Crack in Trackbar Mount
02-08-2007, 12:51 AM
#21
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Re: Crack in Trackbar Mount
On Jan 29, 10:07 pm, jbjeep <jbj...@saw.net> wrote:
> Yes
> Yes
> Depending on how bad it is,and how they approach is (weld it, patch it, whatever)
> aprox $100-200. Remember that most shops are charging roughly $65-100 an hour.
> I have a mechanic who is also Jeeper and welds too. He does it, or else I take it to
> a fab shop. Just depends on where I am and how bad it is. I've ripped mine off 3-4
> times now. First time was damned scary and I was a couple hundred miles from home on
> a Sunday morning - some freinds of freinds fixed it up for me with a couple hours
> work and some welding. Last time I got chewed out by everyone at my shop because I
> took it in with "death wobble", not knowing whatwas causing it and it turned out to
> be the rear track bar ripped off again. I never felt the rear end moving around that
> time.
> -jenn
>
> On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 03:17:58 GMT, wb <wbow...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>I have a small crack developing in the weld where the track bar mount
> >>connects to the rear axle. Is this something that can be spot welded
> >>back together, and do you think someone can do that without removing the
> >>axle (due to the proximity of the fuel tank)? What would you consider a
> >>reasonable rate and where do you go to have that sort of work done?
>
> >>-Will
>
> >>'88 Jeep Wrangler
Thanks for the replies. I am taking it this weekend to one of my
father-in-laws buddies who does welding. The crack is actually bigger
than I thought. On one side of the mount it is cracked almost
through. The other side looks to be intact. I will let you know how
it goes.
> Yes
> Yes
> Depending on how bad it is,and how they approach is (weld it, patch it, whatever)
> aprox $100-200. Remember that most shops are charging roughly $65-100 an hour.
> I have a mechanic who is also Jeeper and welds too. He does it, or else I take it to
> a fab shop. Just depends on where I am and how bad it is. I've ripped mine off 3-4
> times now. First time was damned scary and I was a couple hundred miles from home on
> a Sunday morning - some freinds of freinds fixed it up for me with a couple hours
> work and some welding. Last time I got chewed out by everyone at my shop because I
> took it in with "death wobble", not knowing whatwas causing it and it turned out to
> be the rear track bar ripped off again. I never felt the rear end moving around that
> time.
> -jenn
>
> On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 03:17:58 GMT, wb <wbow...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>I have a small crack developing in the weld where the track bar mount
> >>connects to the rear axle. Is this something that can be spot welded
> >>back together, and do you think someone can do that without removing the
> >>axle (due to the proximity of the fuel tank)? What would you consider a
> >>reasonable rate and where do you go to have that sort of work done?
>
> >>-Will
>
> >>'88 Jeep Wrangler
Thanks for the replies. I am taking it this weekend to one of my
father-in-laws buddies who does welding. The crack is actually bigger
than I thought. On one side of the mount it is cracked almost
through. The other side looks to be intact. I will let you know how
it goes.
02-08-2007, 11:35 AM
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Re: Crack in Trackbar Mount
On Feb 7, 11:51 pm, wbow...@gmail.com wrote:
> On Jan 29, 10:07 pm, jbjeep <jbj...@saw.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Yes
> > Yes
> > Depending on how bad it is,and how they approach is (weld it, patch it, whatever)
> > aprox $100-200. Remember that most shops are charging roughly $65-100 an hour.
> > I have a mechanic who is also Jeeper and welds too. He does it, or else I take it to
> > a fab shop. Just depends on where I am and how bad it is. I've ripped mine off 3-4
> > times now. First time was damned scary and I was a couple hundred miles from home on
> > a Sunday morning - some freinds of freinds fixed it up for me with a couple hours
> > work and some welding. Last time I got chewed out by everyone at my shop because I
> > took it in with "death wobble", not knowing whatwas causing it and it turned out to
> > be the rear track bar ripped off again. I never felt the rear end moving around that
> > time.
> > -jenn
>
> > On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 03:17:58 GMT, wb <wbow...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>I have a small crack developing in the weld where the track bar mount
> > >>connects to the rear axle. Is this something that can be spot welded
> > >>back together, and do you think someone can do that without removing the
> > >>axle (due to the proximity of the fuel tank)? What would you consider a
> > >>reasonable rate and where do you go to have that sort of work done?
>
> > >>-Will
>
> > >>'88 Jeep Wrangler
>
> Thanks for the replies. I am taking it this weekend to one of my
> father-in-laws buddies who does welding. The crack is actually bigger
> than I thought. On one side of the mount it is cracked almost
> through. The other side looks to be intact. I will let you know how
> it goes.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Another option would be to simply remove the trackbar. Older model
jeeps with leaf springs did not have them.
> On Jan 29, 10:07 pm, jbjeep <jbj...@saw.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Yes
> > Yes
> > Depending on how bad it is,and how they approach is (weld it, patch it, whatever)
> > aprox $100-200. Remember that most shops are charging roughly $65-100 an hour.
> > I have a mechanic who is also Jeeper and welds too. He does it, or else I take it to
> > a fab shop. Just depends on where I am and how bad it is. I've ripped mine off 3-4
> > times now. First time was damned scary and I was a couple hundred miles from home on
> > a Sunday morning - some freinds of freinds fixed it up for me with a couple hours
> > work and some welding. Last time I got chewed out by everyone at my shop because I
> > took it in with "death wobble", not knowing whatwas causing it and it turned out to
> > be the rear track bar ripped off again. I never felt the rear end moving around that
> > time.
> > -jenn
>
> > On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 03:17:58 GMT, wb <wbow...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>I have a small crack developing in the weld where the track bar mount
> > >>connects to the rear axle. Is this something that can be spot welded
> > >>back together, and do you think someone can do that without removing the
> > >>axle (due to the proximity of the fuel tank)? What would you consider a
> > >>reasonable rate and where do you go to have that sort of work done?
>
> > >>-Will
>
> > >>'88 Jeep Wrangler
>
> Thanks for the replies. I am taking it this weekend to one of my
> father-in-laws buddies who does welding. The crack is actually bigger
> than I thought. On one side of the mount it is cracked almost
> through. The other side looks to be intact. I will let you know how
> it goes.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Another option would be to simply remove the trackbar. Older model
jeeps with leaf springs did not have them.
02-08-2007, 11:35 AM
#23
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Re: Crack in Trackbar Mount
On Feb 7, 11:51 pm, wbow...@gmail.com wrote:
> On Jan 29, 10:07 pm, jbjeep <jbj...@saw.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Yes
> > Yes
> > Depending on how bad it is,and how they approach is (weld it, patch it, whatever)
> > aprox $100-200. Remember that most shops are charging roughly $65-100 an hour.
> > I have a mechanic who is also Jeeper and welds too. He does it, or else I take it to
> > a fab shop. Just depends on where I am and how bad it is. I've ripped mine off 3-4
> > times now. First time was damned scary and I was a couple hundred miles from home on
> > a Sunday morning - some freinds of freinds fixed it up for me with a couple hours
> > work and some welding. Last time I got chewed out by everyone at my shop because I
> > took it in with "death wobble", not knowing whatwas causing it and it turned out to
> > be the rear track bar ripped off again. I never felt the rear end moving around that
> > time.
> > -jenn
>
> > On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 03:17:58 GMT, wb <wbow...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>I have a small crack developing in the weld where the track bar mount
> > >>connects to the rear axle. Is this something that can be spot welded
> > >>back together, and do you think someone can do that without removing the
> > >>axle (due to the proximity of the fuel tank)? What would you consider a
> > >>reasonable rate and where do you go to have that sort of work done?
>
> > >>-Will
>
> > >>'88 Jeep Wrangler
>
> Thanks for the replies. I am taking it this weekend to one of my
> father-in-laws buddies who does welding. The crack is actually bigger
> than I thought. On one side of the mount it is cracked almost
> through. The other side looks to be intact. I will let you know how
> it goes.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Another option would be to simply remove the trackbar. Older model
jeeps with leaf springs did not have them.
> On Jan 29, 10:07 pm, jbjeep <jbj...@saw.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Yes
> > Yes
> > Depending on how bad it is,and how they approach is (weld it, patch it, whatever)
> > aprox $100-200. Remember that most shops are charging roughly $65-100 an hour.
> > I have a mechanic who is also Jeeper and welds too. He does it, or else I take it to
> > a fab shop. Just depends on where I am and how bad it is. I've ripped mine off 3-4
> > times now. First time was damned scary and I was a couple hundred miles from home on
> > a Sunday morning - some freinds of freinds fixed it up for me with a couple hours
> > work and some welding. Last time I got chewed out by everyone at my shop because I
> > took it in with "death wobble", not knowing whatwas causing it and it turned out to
> > be the rear track bar ripped off again. I never felt the rear end moving around that
> > time.
> > -jenn
>
> > On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 03:17:58 GMT, wb <wbow...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>I have a small crack developing in the weld where the track bar mount
> > >>connects to the rear axle. Is this something that can be spot welded
> > >>back together, and do you think someone can do that without removing the
> > >>axle (due to the proximity of the fuel tank)? What would you consider a
> > >>reasonable rate and where do you go to have that sort of work done?
>
> > >>-Will
>
> > >>'88 Jeep Wrangler
>
> Thanks for the replies. I am taking it this weekend to one of my
> father-in-laws buddies who does welding. The crack is actually bigger
> than I thought. On one side of the mount it is cracked almost
> through. The other side looks to be intact. I will let you know how
> it goes.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Another option would be to simply remove the trackbar. Older model
jeeps with leaf springs did not have them.
02-08-2007, 11:35 AM
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Re: Crack in Trackbar Mount
On Feb 7, 11:51 pm, wbow...@gmail.com wrote:
> On Jan 29, 10:07 pm, jbjeep <jbj...@saw.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Yes
> > Yes
> > Depending on how bad it is,and how they approach is (weld it, patch it, whatever)
> > aprox $100-200. Remember that most shops are charging roughly $65-100 an hour.
> > I have a mechanic who is also Jeeper and welds too. He does it, or else I take it to
> > a fab shop. Just depends on where I am and how bad it is. I've ripped mine off 3-4
> > times now. First time was damned scary and I was a couple hundred miles from home on
> > a Sunday morning - some freinds of freinds fixed it up for me with a couple hours
> > work and some welding. Last time I got chewed out by everyone at my shop because I
> > took it in with "death wobble", not knowing whatwas causing it and it turned out to
> > be the rear track bar ripped off again. I never felt the rear end moving around that
> > time.
> > -jenn
>
> > On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 03:17:58 GMT, wb <wbow...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>I have a small crack developing in the weld where the track bar mount
> > >>connects to the rear axle. Is this something that can be spot welded
> > >>back together, and do you think someone can do that without removing the
> > >>axle (due to the proximity of the fuel tank)? What would you consider a
> > >>reasonable rate and where do you go to have that sort of work done?
>
> > >>-Will
>
> > >>'88 Jeep Wrangler
>
> Thanks for the replies. I am taking it this weekend to one of my
> father-in-laws buddies who does welding. The crack is actually bigger
> than I thought. On one side of the mount it is cracked almost
> through. The other side looks to be intact. I will let you know how
> it goes.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Another option would be to simply remove the trackbar. Older model
jeeps with leaf springs did not have them.
> On Jan 29, 10:07 pm, jbjeep <jbj...@saw.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Yes
> > Yes
> > Depending on how bad it is,and how they approach is (weld it, patch it, whatever)
> > aprox $100-200. Remember that most shops are charging roughly $65-100 an hour.
> > I have a mechanic who is also Jeeper and welds too. He does it, or else I take it to
> > a fab shop. Just depends on where I am and how bad it is. I've ripped mine off 3-4
> > times now. First time was damned scary and I was a couple hundred miles from home on
> > a Sunday morning - some freinds of freinds fixed it up for me with a couple hours
> > work and some welding. Last time I got chewed out by everyone at my shop because I
> > took it in with "death wobble", not knowing whatwas causing it and it turned out to
> > be the rear track bar ripped off again. I never felt the rear end moving around that
> > time.
> > -jenn
>
> > On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 03:17:58 GMT, wb <wbow...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>I have a small crack developing in the weld where the track bar mount
> > >>connects to the rear axle. Is this something that can be spot welded
> > >>back together, and do you think someone can do that without removing the
> > >>axle (due to the proximity of the fuel tank)? What would you consider a
> > >>reasonable rate and where do you go to have that sort of work done?
>
> > >>-Will
>
> > >>'88 Jeep Wrangler
>
> Thanks for the replies. I am taking it this weekend to one of my
> father-in-laws buddies who does welding. The crack is actually bigger
> than I thought. On one side of the mount it is cracked almost
> through. The other side looks to be intact. I will let you know how
> it goes.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Another option would be to simply remove the trackbar. Older model
jeeps with leaf springs did not have them.
02-08-2007, 11:35 AM
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Re: Crack in Trackbar Mount
On Feb 7, 11:51 pm, wbow...@gmail.com wrote:
> On Jan 29, 10:07 pm, jbjeep <jbj...@saw.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Yes
> > Yes
> > Depending on how bad it is,and how they approach is (weld it, patch it, whatever)
> > aprox $100-200. Remember that most shops are charging roughly $65-100 an hour.
> > I have a mechanic who is also Jeeper and welds too. He does it, or else I take it to
> > a fab shop. Just depends on where I am and how bad it is. I've ripped mine off 3-4
> > times now. First time was damned scary and I was a couple hundred miles from home on
> > a Sunday morning - some freinds of freinds fixed it up for me with a couple hours
> > work and some welding. Last time I got chewed out by everyone at my shop because I
> > took it in with "death wobble", not knowing whatwas causing it and it turned out to
> > be the rear track bar ripped off again. I never felt the rear end moving around that
> > time.
> > -jenn
>
> > On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 03:17:58 GMT, wb <wbow...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>I have a small crack developing in the weld where the track bar mount
> > >>connects to the rear axle. Is this something that can be spot welded
> > >>back together, and do you think someone can do that without removing the
> > >>axle (due to the proximity of the fuel tank)? What would you consider a
> > >>reasonable rate and where do you go to have that sort of work done?
>
> > >>-Will
>
> > >>'88 Jeep Wrangler
>
> Thanks for the replies. I am taking it this weekend to one of my
> father-in-laws buddies who does welding. The crack is actually bigger
> than I thought. On one side of the mount it is cracked almost
> through. The other side looks to be intact. I will let you know how
> it goes.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Another option would be to simply remove the trackbar. Older model
jeeps with leaf springs did not have them.
> On Jan 29, 10:07 pm, jbjeep <jbj...@saw.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Yes
> > Yes
> > Depending on how bad it is,and how they approach is (weld it, patch it, whatever)
> > aprox $100-200. Remember that most shops are charging roughly $65-100 an hour.
> > I have a mechanic who is also Jeeper and welds too. He does it, or else I take it to
> > a fab shop. Just depends on where I am and how bad it is. I've ripped mine off 3-4
> > times now. First time was damned scary and I was a couple hundred miles from home on
> > a Sunday morning - some freinds of freinds fixed it up for me with a couple hours
> > work and some welding. Last time I got chewed out by everyone at my shop because I
> > took it in with "death wobble", not knowing whatwas causing it and it turned out to
> > be the rear track bar ripped off again. I never felt the rear end moving around that
> > time.
> > -jenn
>
> > On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 03:17:58 GMT, wb <wbow...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>I have a small crack developing in the weld where the track bar mount
> > >>connects to the rear axle. Is this something that can be spot welded
> > >>back together, and do you think someone can do that without removing the
> > >>axle (due to the proximity of the fuel tank)? What would you consider a
> > >>reasonable rate and where do you go to have that sort of work done?
>
> > >>-Will
>
> > >>'88 Jeep Wrangler
>
> Thanks for the replies. I am taking it this weekend to one of my
> father-in-laws buddies who does welding. The crack is actually bigger
> than I thought. On one side of the mount it is cracked almost
> through. The other side looks to be intact. I will let you know how
> it goes.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
Another option would be to simply remove the trackbar. Older model
jeeps with leaf springs did not have them.
02-08-2007, 12:05 PM
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Re: Crack in Trackbar Mount
"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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....
> Another option would be to simply remove the trackbar. Older
> model jeeps with leaf springs did not have them.
>
This depends on the use to which the Jeep is put. A crack in the trackbar
mount could mean that he doesn't need it, or that he does. ;^) Without
knowing for sure, I would recommend fixing it.
Earle
news:1170952553.791887.263920@m58g2000cwm.googlegr oups.com...
....
> Another option would be to simply remove the trackbar. Older
> model jeeps with leaf springs did not have them.
>
This depends on the use to which the Jeep is put. A crack in the trackbar
mount could mean that he doesn't need it, or that he does. ;^) Without
knowing for sure, I would recommend fixing it.
Earle
02-08-2007, 12:05 PM
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Re: Crack in Trackbar Mount
"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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....
> Another option would be to simply remove the trackbar. Older
> model jeeps with leaf springs did not have them.
>
This depends on the use to which the Jeep is put. A crack in the trackbar
mount could mean that he doesn't need it, or that he does. ;^) Without
knowing for sure, I would recommend fixing it.
Earle
news:1170952553.791887.263920@m58g2000cwm.googlegr oups.com...
....
> Another option would be to simply remove the trackbar. Older
> model jeeps with leaf springs did not have them.
>
This depends on the use to which the Jeep is put. A crack in the trackbar
mount could mean that he doesn't need it, or that he does. ;^) Without
knowing for sure, I would recommend fixing it.
Earle
02-08-2007, 12:05 PM
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Re: Crack in Trackbar Mount
"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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....
> Another option would be to simply remove the trackbar. Older
> model jeeps with leaf springs did not have them.
>
This depends on the use to which the Jeep is put. A crack in the trackbar
mount could mean that he doesn't need it, or that he does. ;^) Without
knowing for sure, I would recommend fixing it.
Earle
news:1170952553.791887.263920@m58g2000cwm.googlegr oups.com...
....
> Another option would be to simply remove the trackbar. Older
> model jeeps with leaf springs did not have them.
>
This depends on the use to which the Jeep is put. A crack in the trackbar
mount could mean that he doesn't need it, or that he does. ;^) Without
knowing for sure, I would recommend fixing it.
Earle
02-08-2007, 12:05 PM
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Re: Crack in Trackbar Mount
"nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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....
> Another option would be to simply remove the trackbar. Older
> model jeeps with leaf springs did not have them.
>
This depends on the use to which the Jeep is put. A crack in the trackbar
mount could mean that he doesn't need it, or that he does. ;^) Without
knowing for sure, I would recommend fixing it.
Earle
news:1170952553.791887.263920@m58g2000cwm.googlegr oups.com...
....
> Another option would be to simply remove the trackbar. Older
> model jeeps with leaf springs did not have them.
>
This depends on the use to which the Jeep is put. A crack in the trackbar
mount could mean that he doesn't need it, or that he does. ;^) Without
knowing for sure, I would recommend fixing it.
Earle
02-08-2007, 01:44 PM
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Re: Crack in Trackbar Mount
And adding reinforcements so it doesn't crack again.
"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
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> "nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> ...
>> Another option would be to simply remove the trackbar. Older
>> model jeeps with leaf springs did not have them.
>>
> This depends on the use to which the Jeep is put. A crack in the trackbar
> mount could mean that he doesn't need it, or that he does. ;^) Without
> knowing for sure, I would recommend fixing it.
>
> Earle
>
>
"Earle Horton" <apodo@gracioso.usa> wrote in message
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> "nrs" <neale_rs@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1170952553.791887.263920@m58g2000cwm.googlegr oups.com...
> ...
>> Another option would be to simply remove the trackbar. Older
>> model jeeps with leaf springs did not have them.
>>
> This depends on the use to which the Jeep is put. A crack in the trackbar
> mount could mean that he doesn't need it, or that he does. ;^) Without
> knowing for sure, I would recommend fixing it.
>
> Earle
>
>