STERLING STINGER Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 hi guys, on my 92, where the track bar bolts to the axle, (yes that hard to get part...of course), well the bolt is starting to oval out. the track bar bushing is good, its where the bolt goes through. i was thinking about just getting some thick washers and weld them on there, but I'm also thinking theres a way to just re-fab the whole thing. anyone ever done anything like this or have any other ideas?? Thanks Guys, :thumbsup: Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I've welded washers there before. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STERLING STINGER Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 how the heck did you get the back one welded on Rob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 how the heck did you get the back one welded on Rob? very carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STERLING STINGER Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Is there any other solutions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Is there any other solutions? Replace the track bar bracket is another solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 My buddy repaired the axle end trackbar bracket by welding plate to the FRONT of the bracket only. It cured his DW 2 years ago. He said if the DW come back from the bracket, he will cut it off and weld a new unit in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 My buddy repaired the axle end trackbar bracket by welding plate to the FRONT of the bracket only. It cured his DW 2 years ago. He said if the DW come back from the bracket, he will cut it off and weld a new unit in place. :???: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 My buddy repaired the axle end trackbar bracket by welding plate to the FRONT of the bracket only. It cured his DW 2 years ago. He said if the DW come back from the bracket, he will cut it off and weld a new unit in place. :???: 1. Jeep got death wobble. Upon inspection it was noted the axle end trackbar bracket bolt hole was 'ovaled' out. 2. Drilled stock axle end trackbar bolt hole in plate steel. Welded this piece to the front part of the axle end trackbar bracket. 3. No more death wobble. 4. If the death wobble returns due to the axle end trackbar bracket becoming 'ovaled' out again, the entire bracket will be removed, reinforced, and reinstalled :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STERLING STINGER Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Ya i guess a plate is stronger than a washer....thanks! I'm gonna prob weld a washer on the back hole though If its not crazy hard Thanks again guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubSonic Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Yea, when I moved the bolt hole I also welded a plate in front for added strength. It's worked great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I also welded a washer, to the front only. But my friend works in a VW dealership and at the time VW was issuing some kind of retrofit kit that included some 10mm bolts and VERY thick, oversized washers. Apparently not all the cars needed the bolts and washers, and my friend had a bag full of them. So we grabbed one of the washers and welded it in place. I'm fairly certain it was hardened as well as being extra thick and extra large diameter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STERLING STINGER Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Nice , thanks guys. I Punched oua a hole in a 3/8 Plate And welded it on in the front. Works great so far.... But sinve it was loose i now think the top of my tb needs To be tightened or its bad. Lol Thanks again all!! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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