87 MJ track bar interchanges with ???

[mvusse]

What all vehicles/years will a track bar for an 87 MJ interchange with?

 

I'm assuming mine's messed up/bent as the front axle is 1/2" off center. DS tire top sidewall is even with outside of fender flare, PS sits in 1"... Same tires, same pressure.

[86FUBAR]

is it lifted ? been in an accident?

[mvusse]

No lift. Sideswiped a deer at 55 mph dead center on the front. Grenaded the header panel/grill assembly, bumper looked like a crumpled up pop can, ds fender in front of wheel also, ps fender mostly okay. Panel underneath radiator also bent. Frame, surprisingly, is straight and square within 1/8". New header panel, bumper and fender bolted on with all holes lining up perfectly (except bottom center bracket on header as panel underneath radiator is bent back).

 

It is possible the impact bent the track bar. The straight part is straight, though, and the mounting brackets on frame and axle also seem fine.

 

Tomorrow I'll measure the length of the track bar. Don't know what it is supposed to be, though.

[Drahcir495]

No lift. Sideswiped a deer at 55 mph dead center on the front. Grenaded the header panel/grill assembly, bumper looked like a crumpled up pop can, ds fender in front of wheel also, ps fender mostly okay. Panel underneath radiator also bent. Frame, surprisingly, is straight and square within 1/8". New header panel, bumper and fender bolted on with all holes lining up perfectly (except bottom center bracket on header as panel underneath radiator is bent back).

 

It is possible the impact bent the track bar. The straight part is straight, though, and the mounting brackets on frame and axle also seem fine.

 

Tomorrow I'll measure the length of the track bar. Don't know what it is supposed to be, though.

Do you need my old one? If so, I can get it out to you this week - Rich

[Eagle]

It directly interchanges with any XJ or MJ 1984 thru 1990. The part number changed effective 1991, but I have a 1993 trackbar in my '88 XJ and all it did was put the steering wheel off-center by maybe 1/8 of a turn. I have had the two track bars on the counter at the dealership and you cannot see the difference.

 

So, basically -- you can use any track bar from any XJ or MJ. Not certain, but I believe you can also use a ZJ bar.

[mvusse]

Do you need my old one? If so, I can get it out to you this week - Rich

 

Can I get back to you on that? I might be able to get a j-y one locally for less than shipping from FL.

 

Will be headed to the Great White North to visit the folks for Easter, so I won't be able to check until a week from Saturday.

[Drahcir495]

Do you need my old one? If so, I can get it out to you this week - Rich

 

Can I get back to you on that? I might be able to get a j-y one locally for less than shipping from FL.

 

Will be headed to the Great White North to visit the folks for Easter, so I won't be able to check until a week from Saturday.

Sure, that will be fine.

If you want, pm me your address and I will just sent it out to you at my expense. Just return the favor to another jeeper when you have the opportunity :cheers: - Rich

[500 MJ]

Also pretty sure you can use a TJ one...

[mvusse]

I did manage to get the ball joint tightened today; we'll see if that fixes the death wobble. Did some more careful measuring with a plumb bob, and the axle is off centre 3/8". (3/4" difference between left and right).

 

I also measured the track bar to check against a s known good one to see if it's messed up (Drahcir?) Mine measures 33" end to end, or 31 3/16" from the center of the grease fitting to the center of the bolt hole. I could be off a bit as I had to measure around the differential.

 

As far as matching ones, it looks like 84 through 90 MJ and XJ, probably 91 and up XJ, MJ and ZJ and maybe TJ?