We have a 2007 with the Full Traction 3" Ultimate kit. The upper mount of the track bar (where it connects to the chassis) is loose -- the bolts have worn their holes too big. It's only 1 or 2 mm at the most, but it's enough to affect the handling. At freeway speeds, it's just too hairy -- it steers itself to one side as the axle drifts over, then the steering catches up with it and you can turn it back, only to have it do the same thing in the other direction.

At first we thought the bushing was worn. Full Traction sent us a replacement, but when I took the mount apart it was clear that the original bushing was still perfect. I put the new one in anyway since I had it (which is a MAJOR pain in the ass without a hydraulic press or something), but it was then that I learned the bolt holes had widened themselves. Cranking the bolt incredibly tight solves the problem, temporarily.

What can I do??? Does the bracket have to be cut off and a new one fabricated with proper holes, or what?? Help -- I have to tow a trailer to Death Valley next week, 5 hours each direction, and it's too scary to drive on the freeway.

 

Is it ovaled??

Wallowed or widened tb mounts will lead to death wobble. Quick easy cheap fix is to have grade 8 washers that are the correct dia welded over the holes on the mount. Then just thread everything back together and your good to go.

 

Thanks echo, that what I was trying to explain to him

 

Yup. You guys are right on. Sadly I'm not a welder, maybe I'll see if Mel from ORE can handle this in the next couple of days. :-/

 

You can also buy a brace that slides over the stock bracket that will take care of the problem.

 

Just make sure if you have to wind up replacing the track bar to have it installed and torqued properly. Improper torquing is what causes a lot of what your describing.

 

Can you over torque your track bar? I really tightened mine with a breaker bar.

 

You would probably snap the bolt before that happened. You have to really be laying on it to hit 125ft lbs.