Words cannot describe this steering / track bar setup...

[Gollywomper]

Why the hiem joints on something that does not move?

 

[freedom_in_4low]

the word is mi krop.

south park fans will get it.

 

[Blackjack]

Why the hiem joints on something that does not move?

It needed to be adjustable and rod ends look cool.

 

[jjvw]

Why the hiem joints on something that does not move?

Not that heims are the answer, but a double adjustable link is helpful in preloading the brace.

This is the one I added to mine a couple years ago after my frame bracket cracked which then turned into the front stretch with a replacement factory TB frame bracket. I wasn't expecting it, but the TB brace did add a noticeable amount of pleasant stiffness to steering. So the idea of reinforcing the track bar mount isn't a crazy idea.

 

[Gollywomper]

That is crazy there is enough movement there to be noticeable from the drivers seat.

 

[Apparition]

Not the first time we have seen this https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/weird-track-bar-contraption.34718/

This makes more sense now. And I see @jjvw favorite tire!!!! in the other thread pic.

 

[jjvw]

That is crazy there is enough movement there to be noticeable from the drivers seat.

I've helped on enough steering tests with the engine running to notice that the frame side TB mount moves side to side quite a bit. I've also seen a few cracked mounts other than mine.

This movement is a significant reason to add hydro assist. It takes stress off of the TB mount.

 

[Gollywomper]

I've helped on enough steering tests with the engine running to notice that the frame side TB mount move moves side to side quite a bit. I've also seen a few cracked mounts other than mine.

This movement is a significant reason to add hydro assist. It takes stress off of the TB mount.

Yes it is on the short list for sure. Everything I have upgraded in The steering has been toward adding assist.
Just need the BMB cylinder kit now.

 

[jjvw]

This makes more sense now. And I see @jjvw favorite tire!!!! in the other thread pic.

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The perfect tire to complement a garbage ProComp suspension!

 

[WWII Jeeper]

Hats off to you guys that dissected all of that. The only words I came up with was WTF ????

Learn something new every day on this site !