bighause Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I need to replace the heim joint and bolt with spacers on the end of my track bar. Any one know where I can get a new set up like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 looks to be a Rubicon Express tracbar. i would give them a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 yup, looks to be the RE1600 track bar, I think the replacement heim is like $43, at least it was when I bought one years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 RE1684 is the hardware kit (retails for $24.95) QA1EXML12 is the Heim Joint (retails for $24.95) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 That really is a bad design. That poor rod end does not have a chance on surviving. Might I suggest you pick up a spare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 The bolt, castle nut, cotter pin and heim joint should also be available at any hardware store, but for the spacers you still have to go to someone that sells RE parts, or RE themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 That really is a bad design. That poor rod end does not have a chance on surviving. Might I suggest you pick up a spare? I have to ask why you say that. My TJ sports an RE front trackbar of the same design, and truth be told, it is the ONLY part (with exception of the springs) from the original RE kit I have not replaced due to failure in the 6 years since I installed it. Yes, even the brake lines failed on me a couple years ago. I do not know much about suspension design/geometry, but I do know that is one piece that seems to have held up over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 heim joint should also be available at any hardware store The heim joint used in the RE1600 trackbar is made by QA1. The RE1600 heim has a reputation to get noisy and fail over time, and that is with a quality QA1 heim. I'd NOT ever recommend going cheaper with a hardware store (Chinese made) bought heim as a fix. I posted the QA1 part number; I'm sure it can be found cheaper than threw RE directly. The issue with the design that I believe cracker is referring to is the fact that it's single shear mounted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighause Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 Thanks for the guidance, I should have a new hardware kit on the way Monday. I have no idea how long the track bar has been on the Jeep but the heim joint is still nice and tight. The bolt was loose when I bought the truck and the threads are mangled from it wobbling around. I'm sure the extreme duty version is beefier since it is a double sheer set up, but I'll take my chances with the current style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 The one I got from my hardware store is USA made, looks beefier than the original I replaced, and is not any cheaper. But I ran out and was back at my house in 20 minutes, as opposed to having to wait 4 weeks to get RE stuff that was supposedly in stock finally shipped out to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfpdm Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Thanks for the guidance, I should have a new hardware kit on the way Monday. I have no idea how long the track bar has been on the Jeep but the heim joint is still nice and tight. The bolt was loose when I bought the truck and the threads are mangled from it wobbling around. I'm sure the extreme duty version is beefier since it is a double sheer set up, but I'll take my chances with the current style. May want to go ahead and change out the frame mount while your at it. If the hole is waddled out it won't take long to mangle your new one. Pull one from the JY from any XJ and if I remember right the TJ's are the same as well. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MjPioneer Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 That really is a bad design. That poor rod end does not have a chance on surviving. Might I suggest you pick up a spare? I have to ask why you say that. My TJ sports an RE front trackbar of the same design, and truth be told, it is the ONLY part (with exception of the springs) from the original RE kit I have not replaced due to failure in the 6 years since I installed it. Yes, even the brake lines failed on me a couple years ago. I do not know much about suspension design/geometry, but I do know that is one piece that seems to have held up over time. I'd also like to kno, I have the same trackbar and have yet to have any problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 That really is a bad design. That poor rod end does not have a chance on surviving. Might I suggest you pick up a spare? I think he was referring to the angle. It is kind of sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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