So I’m having a problem getting the top bolt in all the way. I’ve tried almost every possible combination of using ratchet straps and a jack, but no luck. Any ideas?
Having trouble installing rear track bar bolt
- Thread starter JacksonH
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Jack it up off the ground slightly until the hole starts to get into a better position. I'll usually do that while I pry on the other side with a pry bar to help align it, then I'll slide a bolt through as soon as I can get it lined up enough.
Try both and see which one works. I'd start with jacking it up from the frame though on the opposite side. You don't need to jack it up much, just watch the hole as you do it. It's all a matter of moving things around to get that hole lined up. It helps to have two people of course.
Stick the pointy end of one of these in the hole and move it around until it’s lined up.
dumb question but which way is the trackbar supposed to go in? I think I put it in right but just want to double check? Long side up?
CJ with a TJ
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I have a new rear track bar, just waiting to put it in. Any tips for removing the axle side T55 torx bolt?
Remove the gas tank. It makes it 10 times easier to get an impact or break bar on.
CJ with a TJ
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That's not what I wanted to hear. Every time I remove something, it's 50/50 on whether it breaks.
That's not what I wanted to hear. Every time I remove something, it's 50/50 on whether it breaks.
You could always lift the body and undo the shocks and it might get it low enough to not have to drop the tank.
That's not what I wanted to hear. Every time I remove something, it's 50/50 on whether it breaks.
Jack up the frame and let the rear axle sag. Remove the left rear tire.unbolt the lower shock bolts if you really need more room.I would never remove the gas tank,body or other crazy idea just to take the track bar out.
CJ with a TJ
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My man, this is what I wanted to hear. It's what the plan was, but I like your confirmation.
I have replacement bolts, so if they get destroyed, so be it.
Don’t know how close it is to the gas tank but My stock one was tuff like this,after I installed the jks angle bracket and there adjustable track bar it was a breeze.
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