Rockfrog Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 We're there any differences between track bars between 2wd and 4wd MJ's? Reason is I have a standard Moog replacement, 4wd front Springs, 1"spacers, stock control arms and an 89 Cherokee frame bracket (stock one was wallowed) ... And the axle is pushed about 3/4" to the passenger side still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 No difference. There was a part number change somewhere around 1990 or 1991, though, and that made a difference. The old part number was superseded, so they only sell one, and both I and the parts guru at my dealership assumed (we all know how dangerous that can be) that the difference was that the frame end on the newer ones has a zerk -- the original track bar on my '88 didn't have a zerk. However, when I installed the new one, my steering wheel was suddenly about a quarter turn off center. Easy enough to adjust, and I don't see visual evidence that the axle is off center, but it DID move. But nowhere near 3/4 of an inch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockfrog Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Looks like I've been good to lift it 2"... Although they are used Springs, the old 2wd spring were worse. It's just odd, threw me off guard. It's really noticeable without the flares on. And this is after a 248km drive so the suspension should have settled by now. Not like anything was new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 No difference. There was a part number change somewhere around 1990 or 1991, though, and that made a difference. The old part number was superseded, so they only sell one, and both I and the parts guru at my dealership assumed (we all know how dangerous that can be) that the difference was that the frame end on the newer ones has a zerk -- the original track bar on my '88 didn't have a zerk. However, when I installed the new one, my steering wheel was suddenly about a quarter turn off center. Easy enough to adjust, and I don't see visual evidence that the axle is off center, but it DID move. But nowhere near 3/4 of an inch. 1991 was the change. All were the same for 2WD / 4WD / LHD 87-90, BAR, Track, 52000970 91-01, BAR, Track, 52007118 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockfrog Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Well, damn, there goes that theory. Guess I may just grab my double sheer bracket, and an old RE Tracbar I have and either have it made to fit using a GM tie rod end and ream the stock bracket, or find a new heim and tube end to fit and use the double sheer bracket. Would be fitting, as so far not much stock stuff fits anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertmike Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I've been through a few track bars and the early ones (xx to about 91,92) had smaller joints on the frame end and the bracket is smaller than later ones. What started all this was that I bought a track bar from somebody and it would not fit into the frame bracket. After some work I figured out the later ones had bigger joints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I had the same issue on my 86. I bought a Teraflex TB and it wouldn't fit my mount. Luckily I had a spare later model mount laying around. I never knew there was a difference in the mounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I had no issues (other than the steering wheel centering) when I installed the newer style track bar in my '88 XJ. I also put one in the '88 MJ after I tossed the Rusty's adjustable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 It checks out. 87-90, 52004346, BRACKET, Track Bar91-99, 52007121, BRACKET, Track Bar00-01, 52007121AC, BRACKET, Track Bar You would think the aftermarket track bar manufacturers would do test fits on all the vehicles they claim their product fits before marketing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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