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Broken rear trackbar mount->safe to drive 15 miles?

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Old 03-08-2009, 11:56 AM
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Default Broken rear trackbar mount->safe to drive 15 miles?

Heard something break loose this morning. Crawled under and saw this:


Rear trackbar mount is broken. Springs and relo bracket are Skyjacker and trackbar is stock. I ordered the JKS gusset and it'll be here in a few days. I need to drive this about 15 miles to get to my welder. I removed the trackbar completely (from the upper mount). If I keep my speed about 30 mph and ginger the corners am I going to be able to drive this without the rear trackbar for 15 mi? Or am I going to launch a complete rear diff assembly one way and the Jeep frame the other?

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Old 03-08-2009, 12:01 PM
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i would get it towed.

everyone who modifies their rear track bar needs to get it reinforced, i would also have them check the front end for weld cracks also as it looks like you have a lift.
Old 03-08-2009, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by goldtr8
i would get it towed.
X2, That could make a serious mess.
Old 03-08-2009, 12:21 PM
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get it towed or have a mobile welder come out and fix it in your driveway.
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Don't drive on it man. it isn't worth it. Like said above have welder come to you, or tow it. it is just too dangerous. You would be counting on your control arms and driveshaft to keep your axle centered, and they are not up to the challenge.
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OK all sounds like good advice. In the driveway it'll stay. Thanks.
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NO! do not drive it... you don't have leaf springs mang!
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Been there done that, like everyone else says have it towed. I just fixed mine. Take a look. https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-show-tell-33/fixed-my-rear-trackbar-bracket-permanantly-76134/
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I wouldn't drive it! If you do, take a camera with you so you can share the pics of what happens!
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this is what i am woried about i have 2.5 rough country lift and bought the rear trac bar bracket to relocate trac bar do i leave it off or install it not shure what to do


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