JEEP FRONT TRACKBAR REPLACEMENT/UPGRADE (ROUGH COUNTRY PART#1181) th-cam.com/video/aTlUyhKMTOA/w-d-xo.html TRACK BAR REPLACEMENT (1993-1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE) th-cam.com/video/bafDqBC_8QI/w-d-xo.html
I will say I watched a few other videos but your lack of cussing and great explanations of all the parts make this a really good video. Thank you for that.
Thxs for the motivation! I’ve also had the same rear track bar sitting on the shelf waiting to be installed on my 3” lifted 96 ZJ since winter….the tip on placing the flat ended fitting up was a help. I’ll also replace that fuel filter (also on the shelf) as well…..👍
Good tip on the fuel filter. I have a 1998 and when I installed a new fuel pump I was looking for the filter to replace while I was in there but couldn't find it, now I know why.
Thanks man I thinking something looked strange in the back of my 96zj I've been driving it without a track bar in the back that explains a lot I will be order one now . Can't believe I forgot the back track bar .
FIRST I want to thank you cause i get a 5.9 and thks to you i get the balls to make my hands dirty on it. Here, in Europe, not a piece of the skill you have. Just following your instruction and it comes to life BUT in SECOND I watched this video and i have the same problem and you have the solution but you didn't tell us = How did you manage the rear track bar hitting your exhaust please ? Thanks again for your very tuned vids
You know, after having watched damn near all your videos, i can not say enough man. Thank you, thank you, thank you. But @#% that POS welded nut for breaking the weld and making this job a two day ordeal.
Or spray that second one with some PB Blaster. Threadlocker or no oh, that thing still has 25 years of rust on it so I would absolutely throw some PB on there
I’m in the process of getting my 96 zj dialed in I just put a 3.5” trail master lift on, but my ball joints and tie rods are worn so I couldn’t get my alignment done. Also need to order my adjustable track bars for front and rear. When reading on everything it always states that the front axle probably will shift to driver side and rear to passenger side but both of my axles shifted to driver side, is there something I should be looking for that caused them both to shift to driver side??
+One-Forty-Four Outdoors the chassis mount for the front track bar is on the drivers side and the chassis mount for the rear track bar is on the passengervside so i dont know why yours is being pulled in the same direction. It may have something to do with worn suspension parts. Before installing all my lifts on my Jeeps I aleays replace the steering linkage, ball joints, front and rear loeer conttol arms and u-joints. I have videos on all these repairs on my channel to provide a visual refrence. Sorry I cant be more help
BARRICADE GARAGE in my kit it came with springs, shocks, lower control arms front and rear, and sway bar end links for the front, I had replaced my rear end links because they snapped during the lift install. I’m going to do all new upper control arms front and rear as wel just so everything is new. My kit also came with a bracket to relocate the rear track bar to use the stock one, but I’m going to do an adjustable for front and rear to see if that helps. I’m thinking maybe the relocating bracket for the rear track bar might have something to do with it? I’m not sure it confuses me as to how mine all shifted to the driver side and every video I watch they shifted opposite directions. Thanks for the help tho man I love your vids they truly are extremely helpful!
Thanks for the info. I'm replacing my frame on my 2001 Jeep Wrangler TJ with a 2 inch spring lift to a 2004 Wrangler TJ frame. I'm having the same problem. I was wondering why the axle was shifting to the passenger side.
@@barricadegarage5361 Thank you and keep up the great work!! I have also have a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee and have had to replace pretty much everything that you have replaced in these videos. The videos have been a great help in getting all of this work done.
Question, my ZJ is lifted 3.5" and I have 33 x 12.5 x 15's. My rear tires are not centered in the wheel wells, being closer to the front of the Jeep. Did I understand you to say that an adjustable rear track bar could re-center the tires/axel in the wheel well area? Thanks!
What did the vehicle do as a result of the track bar being to short ? I have a 96 ZJ it came with a lift ( spacers above the springs ) that wanders all over the road. I bought it as a project / spare vehicle. I had ball joints and track bar replaced in the front and lower control arms in the rear, both track bars are stock according the reputable shop that replaced these parts All other components were OK. Should I replace the front lower control arms and both track bars to account for the lift ? What's your opinion ? and your video I just watched is very informative and easy to understand. Two thumbs up
Ted Zerbe the '96 Jeep ZJ in the video has a 3.5 inch lift and at the height, your front axle will be shifted to the drivers side and your rear axle will kick out towards the passenger side due to the stock Track Bars not being long enough for that lift height. this caused my vehichle to wonder at highway speeds and increases my tire wear. the only way to fix this is by upgrading to adjustable track bars, which you can lengthen to fit your specific lift height so your axles will be centered under your Jeep... If I were you I would replace the front lower control arms and check for a loose front track bar. also, lifting that Jeep effected your caster and having the ball joints replaced change your toe, which effects how your vehichle tracks down the road so you should have an alignment done.
@@barricadegarage5361 Thanks, Now another question. Does it make a difference if the control arms are adjustable ? I am going to order the RC track bars and I'm trying to decide on fixed or adjustable controls arms.
Ted Zerbe adjustable control arms are great if your going over 3.5 in the future, but my jeep drives fine without them. im on stock control arms and my caster is good and pinion angle is good. My ZJ tracks down the road fine and does great on the highway at high speeds... now if you off road any, adjustable control arms are stronger than the factory set up and will last longer. I will probably get the rough country fixed control arms when its time for me to replace the ones i have tho
Thanks for this video. I was about to take a crack at this until I noticed my gas tank is in the way of the lower bolt. How'd you get your impact in there?
I just watched your other video installing a 2" lift kit, and I was thinking of doing the same. Is this upgrade necessary for that much lift too or only for 3"+?
Im putting one on that Jeep I lifted 2 inches because you can see the axle sits more toward the passenger side, not by a lot, but enough to drive me crazy when I look at it so if your going up 2 inches its not necessary but I still recommend it
JEEP FRONT TRACKBAR REPLACEMENT/UPGRADE (ROUGH COUNTRY PART#1181)
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TRACK BAR REPLACEMENT (1993-1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE)
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BARRICADE GARAGE How did u get that double din monitor to fit? I have a 98 zj and can only get a single din to fit
I will say I watched a few other videos but your lack of cussing and great explanations of all the parts make this a really good video. Thank you for that.
I dont say this often but, this is probably the best video I’ve seen in this category. Great job.
Couldn’t agree more...
Thxs for the motivation! I’ve also had the same rear track bar sitting on the shelf waiting to be installed on my 3” lifted 96 ZJ since winter….the tip on placing the flat ended fitting up was a help. I’ll also replace that fuel filter (also on the shelf) as well…..👍
Good tip on the fuel filter. I have a 1998 and when I installed a new fuel pump I was looking for the filter to replace while I was in there but couldn't find it, now I know why.
I appreciate your attention to details like nut/bolt sizes, thorough explanations and no unnecessary b.s. Thank you for your time and effort!
Thanks man I thinking something looked strange in the back of my 96zj I've been driving it without a track bar in the back that explains a lot I will be order one now . Can't believe I forgot the back track bar .
Thank you to this vidéo. Each time I am searching a tip to my zj, I fall on your vidéos. Thx from France 👍👍👍
Great video and superb clear and precise instructions! Thank you sir.
Just got my lift done! Used like four of your videos in the process haha. Love all your videos, thanks again man!
Congrats on getting the job done!
Man this jeep is so clean
We have a stock 93 Grand Cherokee, just wanted to say love your videos.
Pickle fork, good idea! Nice job bra
Thanks for passing along the skills enjoy!
Hell I dont have a jeep, and watched it , good stuff kid
Love the vids man. Yes keep them coming.
I don’t have a zj but keep the videos comin bro👊🏾💯
Good video. I like that this dude gets right to it. Too many people jabbering on YT wasting my time
Great video, very informative. Thank you
Great stuff I just don't ever jack mine up for this or control arms either but i also don't mind a small working space ...also stock hight
Folks, dont use ratchet extensions with impact wrenches, they're not made for that torque, they can crack
Good video man. Thank you!
Quality video.
Great video man. Very good detailed information . Thank you.
FIRST I want to thank you cause i get a 5.9 and thks to you i get the balls to make my hands dirty on it. Here, in Europe, not a piece of the skill you have. Just following your instruction and it comes to life BUT in SECOND I watched this video and i have the same problem and you have the solution but you didn't tell us = How did you manage the rear track bar hitting your exhaust please ? Thanks again for your very tuned vids
Good video...only use an extension if you have to.
Great vids man , really appreciate you taking the time to show us. Just bought a 96 zj 😅
you forgot to say after "some of these weld's break" " we only have solutions" lol
I think they needed to put some more bends in that stock bar... it didn't look springy enough.
Very well explained, great video
You know, after having watched damn near all your videos, i can not say enough man. Thank you, thank you, thank you. But @#% that POS welded nut for breaking the weld and making this job a two day ordeal.
Cool
Or spray that second one with some PB Blaster. Threadlocker or no oh, that thing still has 25 years of rust on it so I would absolutely throw some PB on there
I’m in the process of getting my 96 zj dialed in I just put a 3.5” trail master lift on, but my ball joints and tie rods are worn so I couldn’t get my alignment done. Also need to order my adjustable track bars for front and rear. When reading on everything it always states that the front axle probably will shift to driver side and rear to passenger side but both of my axles shifted to driver side, is there something I should be looking for that caused them both to shift to driver side??
+One-Forty-Four Outdoors the chassis mount for the front track bar is on the drivers side and the chassis mount for the rear track bar is on the passengervside so i dont know why yours is being pulled in the same direction. It may have something to do with worn suspension parts. Before installing all my lifts on my Jeeps I aleays replace the steering linkage, ball joints, front and rear loeer conttol arms and u-joints. I have videos on all these repairs on my channel to provide a visual refrence. Sorry I cant be more help
BARRICADE GARAGE in my kit it came with springs, shocks, lower control arms front and rear, and sway bar end links for the front, I had replaced my rear end links because they snapped during the lift install. I’m going to do all new upper control arms front and rear as wel just so everything is new. My kit also came with a bracket to relocate the rear track bar to use the stock one, but I’m going to do an adjustable for front and rear to see if that helps. I’m thinking maybe the relocating bracket for the rear track bar might have something to do with it? I’m not sure it confuses me as to how mine all shifted to the driver side and every video I watch they shifted opposite directions. Thanks for the help tho man I love your vids they truly are extremely helpful!
Thanks for the info. I'm replacing my frame on my 2001 Jeep Wrangler TJ with a 2 inch spring lift to a 2004 Wrangler TJ frame. I'm having the same problem. I was wondering why the axle was shifting to the passenger side.
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After you get done installing the track bar how do you know how high or low to set your jack stands to preload it at the right height?
Does this fix camber issues? Both rear tires are pointing out on the top so the outer walls wearing faster than anything else, showing wires.
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Track Bar Frame Bracket Nut.............100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.)
Track Bar Axle Bracket Bolt...............100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.)
What is the the name of and where did you get the vice that goes into the trailer hitch? That thing is awesome!
NC Prepper Wilton Hitch Vise $150 on Ebay
@@barricadegarage5361 Thank you and keep up the great work!! I have also have a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee and have had to replace pretty much everything that you have replaced in these videos. The videos have been a great help in getting all of this work done.
Question, my ZJ is lifted 3.5" and I have 33 x 12.5 x 15's. My rear tires are not centered in the wheel wells, being closer to the front of the Jeep. Did I understand you to say that an adjustable rear track bar could re-center the tires/axel in the wheel well area? Thanks!
I was just looking at buying one of these RC adj rear tracbars - how is/did it hold up for you?
Did you have to drop the gas tank to get to the axle side bolt?
Where did you get that wicked vice for your Jeep hitch
What did the vehicle do as a result of the track bar being to short ? I have a 96 ZJ it came with a lift ( spacers above the springs ) that wanders all over the road. I bought it as a project / spare vehicle. I had ball joints and track bar replaced in the front and lower control arms in the rear, both track bars are stock according the reputable shop that replaced these parts All other components were OK. Should I replace the front lower control arms and both track bars to account for the lift ? What's your opinion ? and your video I just watched is very informative and easy to understand. Two thumbs up
Ted Zerbe heres my "FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM" video for refrence: th-cam.com/video/9R98oBtY91g/w-d-xo.html
Ted Zerbe heres my '97 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2 INCH LIFT INSTALLATION" video for refrence
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Ted Zerbe the '96 Jeep ZJ in the video has a 3.5 inch lift and at the height, your front axle will be shifted to the drivers side and your rear axle will kick out towards the passenger side due to the stock Track Bars not being long enough for that lift height.
this caused my vehichle to wonder at highway speeds and increases my tire wear.
the only way to fix this is by upgrading to adjustable track bars, which you can lengthen to fit your specific lift height so your axles will be centered under your Jeep...
If I were you I would replace the front lower control arms and check for a loose front track bar.
also, lifting that Jeep effected your caster and having the ball joints replaced change your toe, which effects how your vehichle tracks down the road so you should have an alignment done.
@@barricadegarage5361 Thanks, Now another question. Does it make a difference if the control arms are adjustable ? I am going to order the RC track bars and I'm trying to decide on fixed or adjustable controls arms.
Ted Zerbe adjustable control arms are great if your going over 3.5 in the future, but my jeep drives fine without them. im on stock control arms and my caster is good and pinion angle is good. My ZJ tracks down the road fine and does great on the highway at high speeds...
now if you off road any, adjustable control arms are stronger than the factory set up and will last longer. I will probably get the rough country fixed control arms when its time for me to replace the ones i have tho
Brother I have a 94 zj I wish I could have you come and help me with this 5.2
What head unit was that at the end of the video?
Thats a Boss head unit I ordered through Ebay and they dont make that model no more
Hey Barricade are you still working on Jeeps . If so I need to contact you Bruh
What type of radio headset is that. I've been trying to think of a way to get one to fit.
Its a Boss audio single din head unit. They dont even make them anymore
Thanks for this video. I was about to take a crack at this until I noticed my gas tank is in the way of the lower bolt. How'd you get your impact in there?
Durrr nevermind. Jack up frame, lower axle.
Yo dude love your video’s but quick question what kind of radio you have in this Jeep
Its a Boss Audio head unit I got from Ebay but its discontinued
When you lifted your Jeep did you keep your rear sway bar or remove it?
I kept my rear sway bar
Keep it, watch this:
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Great video!! What kind of car stereo do you have in your Jeep?
+NC Prepper Its a boss audio head unit
I just watched your other video installing a 2" lift kit, and I was thinking of doing the same. Is this upgrade necessary for that much lift too or only for 3"+?
Im putting one on that Jeep I lifted 2 inches because you can see the axle sits more toward the passenger side, not by a lot, but enough to drive me crazy when I look at it so if your going up 2 inches its not necessary but I still recommend it
@@barricadegarage5361 Thanks chief, I'll add it to my shopping list
Man I need your assistance ASAP
Hello,,,I wanted to ask
you need a set of new tires.. where can i donate? :D
Assalam 1aleikum,,, Please help me myself from the Caucasus
Would it fit a 95 grand Cherokee se
GET PUNCAKED yes it will fit. this fits all Jeep Grand Cherokees from 1993-1998 with the straight 6 or V8 motor, 4×4 & RWD
@@barricadegarage5361 I'm in the process of buying one right now
GET PUNCAKED nice! I ordered mine off ebay. what size lift do you have?
@@barricadegarage5361 4in