Rear track bar mount replacement

[TJBend]

Hello, I have a significant crack in my track bar mount on the rear axel of my TJ and the weld is completely detached from the Dana 44. I have a Rubicon Express lift and MT 35’s and the tires were being scraped badly which is how I discovered the issue. From my research, it looks like I need to find a good welder but what parts would you recommend to replace the OEM axel mount? I want to be sure to have the correct part for when I tow my Jeep to a shop. Thank you

 

[06TJ35's]

You can buy from quadratec or directly form auto rust.

https://www.quadratec.com/p/auto-ru...MI-428mJPG3wIVkONkCh1YPgt-EAkYESABEgJgy_D_BwE

 

[tworley]

Have a welder clean it up, and run another bead along it. That would be the easiest thing to do.

 

[TJBend]

You can buy from quadratec or directly form auto rust.

https://www.quadratec.com/p/auto-ru...MI-428mJPG3wIVkONkCh1YPgt-EAkYESABEgJgy_D_BwE

Perfect, thank you! Would you recommend that I go ahead a purchase a new track bar mounting kit/extender for the Rubicon Express lift or do you think the existing one will be salvageable?

 

[TJBend]

Have a welder clean it up, and run another bead along it. That would be the easiest thing to do.

Thank you. I appreciate the advice and will let you know how it all turns out once I meet with the welder.

 

[06TJ35's]

Perfect, thank you! Would you recommend that I go ahead a purchase a new track bar mounting kit/extender for the Rubicon Express lift or do you think the existing one will be salvageable?

Your track bar relocation mount looks salvageable to me. Just needs to get cleaned up and welded.

 

[TJBend]

Your track bar relocation mount looks salvageable to me. Just needs to get cleaned up and welded.

Thanks! Do you know anything about this mount? Wondering if the angled version would take care of the OEM mount and the add on mount from Rubicon Express https://www.artecindustries.com/Adjustable-Panhard-Mount-for-Axle_p_288.html

 

[06TJ35's]

Thanks! Do you know anything about this mount? Wondering if the angled version would take care of the OEM mount and the add on mount from Rubicon Express https://www.artecindustries.com/Adjustable-Panhard-Mount-for-Axle_p_288.html

It won’t work. The rear track bar mount is also a mount for a control arm. I recommend you either fix the mount or buy the one I linked in post #2 and then bolting and welding the rear trac bar relocation bracket.

 

[TJBend]

It won’t work. The rear track bar mount is also a mount for a control arm. I recommend you either fix the mount or buy the one I linked in post #2 and then bolting and welding the rear trac bar relocation bracket.

Perfect, exactly what I needed to know. Thank you!

 

[ToddL]

You should also consider adding one of these braces from tri-county. It would have prevented this.

 

[T_Hase89]

I would recommend replacement over repairing current. Odds are it’ll just split again along the welded area. Do it once and be done and not worry.

 

[TJBend]

I would recommend replacement over repairing current. Odds are it’ll just split again along the welded area. Do it once and be done and not worry.

Agreed, I just order the part from Rusty’s in order to have it welded on next week. Thanks!

 

[TJBend]

You should also consider adding one of these braces from tri-county. It would have prevented this.
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Great suggestion! After I get the initial weld done I will order this and have it installed at one of the local shops. Didn’t even know this existed. Thanks!

 

[k-huevo]

Here's a reinforced angled relocation bracket from Synergy.

 

[TJBend]

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Here's a reinforced angled relocation bracket from Synergy.
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Thanks, from the picture it looks like it would replace the need to either reuse or repurchase the Rubicon Express track bar bracket. Do you think this is the case?

 

[k-huevo]

If you need an angled relocation bracket, then yes.

 

[LONGJP2]

Looks like you would have to reroute the brake line for Synergy.

 

[k-huevo]

Nope