Pothole collision follwed by a Death Wobble

[Craig S.]

What is the correct name for the front end part?

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[Bakerman42]

That is the track bar

 

[Walldo]

Adjustable front track bar

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

What is the correct name for the front end part?

Adjustable track bar.

Jam nut must have came loose.

 

[rharr]

any idea what brand that was?

You can use this as a replacement.
https://metalcloak.com/durotrak-track-bar-solid-chromoly-front-jl-wrangler.html

 

[Badunit]

Doesn't matter how hard you hit, it isn't supposed to do that. No wonder you had death wobble afterward. Seeing what happened to you, I'd be concerned if I had that same lift.

If it has an adjustable rear trackbar from the same company, you might want to consider replacing it too, or at least inspecting it.

 

[Stan H]

Found the problem. The internal threads were rusted and stripped so badly that it just came apart when I hit the pothole. Don't know how I didn't see this the first time I inspected. This problem was as plain as day.

That right there is why @WILDHOBO HATES DOM . I DO as well, I have all forged stuff on mine screw DOM.

 

[WILDHOBO]

That right there is why @WILDHOBO HATES DOM . I DO as well, I have all forged stuff on mine screw DOM.

Yep. I tired for way too long. So sick of it happening. Now it stays put. I should have done it ages earlier.

 

[WILDHOBO]

That right there is why @WILDHOBO HATES DOM . I DO as well, I have all forged stuff on mine screw DOM.

I also hate jam nuts. Maybe I need anger management.

 

[UTRocky]

I also hate jam nuts. Maybe I need anger management.

So if one were to get these:

https://www.synergymfg.com/synergy-jeep-jl-hd-adjustable-front-track-bar.html
https://www.synergymfg.com/jeep/jeep-jt/synergy-jeep-jl-jlu-jt-titan-series-heavy-duty-steering-kit
https://www.synergymfg.com/jeep/jeep-jl-jlu/synergy-jeep-jl-hd-adjustable-rear-track-bar.html


All should be good if on a 3 inch lift and 37 or smaller tires?

 

[Craig S.]

Here is the one I purchased from Extreme Terrain. It had good reviews, but only four of them. There were some $300 ones that had both good and bad reviews. This one is forged. Hopefully it holds up. The vehicle is mostly used for street driving.

 

[WILDHOBO]

So if one were to get these:

https://www.synergymfg.com/synergy-jeep-jl-hd-adjustable-front-track-bar.html
https://www.synergymfg.com/jeep/jeep-jt/synergy-jeep-jl-jlu-jt-titan-series-heavy-duty-steering-kit
https://www.synergymfg.com/jeep/jeep-jl-jlu/synergy-jeep-jl-hd-adjustable-rear-track-bar.html


All should be good if on a 3 inch lift and 37 or smaller tires?

Synergy makes nice stuff, but I’m a fan of forged, as @Stan H said. I have a hodgepodge now. I love my forged teraflex drag link, and it’s an indexed clamp instead of a jam nut.

 

[UTRocky]

Synergy makes nice stuff, but I’m a fan of forged, as @Stan H said. I have a hodgepodge now. I love my forged teraflex drag link, and it’s an indexed clamp instead of a jam nut.

I have been leaning on Teraflex, but lots to look at I guess I havent looked at everything yet, again my plan is a lift and up to 35s on this truck and for it to last my life.

https://teraflex.com/3-5-trail-select-adventure-kit-w-falcon-2-1-shocks-jt-gladiator-2020-2026.html

What else should I get from them?

 

[WILDHOBO]

I have been leaning on Teraflex, but lots to look at I guess I havent looked at everything yet, again my plan is a lift and up to 35s on this truck and for it to last my life.

https://teraflex.com/3-5-trail-select-adventure-kit-w-falcon-2-1-shocks-jt-gladiator-2020-2026.html

What else should I get from them?

That’s pretty comprehensive from a lift standpoint. I personally would also upgrade drag link and tie rod. More force on Oem parts kills steering stuff.

 

[Stan H]

I also hate jam nuts. Maybe I need anger management.

I honestly dont know a guy that would claim they like jammed nuts either . If they do maybe they need therapy

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