Replace stock track bar on 2004 TJ with adjustable?
 

I want to replace the stock front track bar on my 2004 TJ with a
Skyjacker Adjustable (SKU #RE34X34R) bar. I've called two suppliers
and got two different answers - can I bolt this adjustable bar onto a
stock, unlifted TJ? And will it be an improvement over the stock bar?


If not this track bar, any recommendations? I don't intend to lift
this vehicle anytime soon, but I do want better stability and longevity
than the stock bar has given.

And what about the rear track bar? A good replacement for that, or do
they just not seem to have the issues the front bar does?

Re: Replace stock track bar on 2004 TJ with adjustable?
 

I highly recommend that you stay with the stock trac bar...The stock trac
bars will last as long or longer than any aftermarket one...especially if
you are staying stock...

Since I replaced my trac bar almost 2 yrs ago I've had nothing but
problems...First I went w/ the Skyjacker one you are looking at and the
lower bushing woudn't last a week or two and in btween getting a new bushing
in I would have a wick'd death wobble...I think I went through 4 bushings
and death wobbles constantly to the point where the bracket holding the trac
bar to the axle broke loose and almost killed me...I then replaced it with a
RockKrawler one and I have blown the lower bushing out once but atleast it
lasted six months before it went... I've even contemplated going back to a
stock trac bar...


Jeff



<justanartist@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1162489056.151350.3360@m73g2000cwd.googlegrou ps.com...
>I want to replace the stock front track bar on my 2004 TJ with a
> Skyjacker Adjustable (SKU #RE34X34R) bar. I've called two suppliers
> and got two different answers - can I bolt this adjustable bar onto a
> stock, unlifted TJ? And will it be an improvement over the stock bar?
>
>
> If not this track bar, any recommendations? I don't intend to lift
> this vehicle anytime soon, but I do want better stability and longevity
> than the stock bar has given.
>
> And what about the rear track bar? A good replacement for that, or do
> they just not seem to have the issues the front bar does?
>

Re: Replace stock track bar on 2004 TJ with adjustable?
 

I highly recommend that you stay with the stock trac bar...The stock trac
bars will last as long or longer than any aftermarket one...especially if
you are staying stock...

Since I replaced my trac bar almost 2 yrs ago I've had nothing but
problems...First I went w/ the Skyjacker one you are looking at and the
lower bushing woudn't last a week or two and in btween getting a new bushing
in I would have a wick'd death wobble...I think I went through 4 bushings
and death wobbles constantly to the point where the bracket holding the trac
bar to the axle broke loose and almost killed me...I then replaced it with a
RockKrawler one and I have blown the lower bushing out once but atleast it
lasted six months before it went... I've even contemplated going back to a
stock trac bar...


Jeff



<justanartist@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1162489056.151350.3360@m73g2000cwd.googlegrou ps.com...
>I want to replace the stock front track bar on my 2004 TJ with a
> Skyjacker Adjustable (SKU #RE34X34R) bar. I've called two suppliers
> and got two different answers - can I bolt this adjustable bar onto a
> stock, unlifted TJ? And will it be an improvement over the stock bar?
>
>
> If not this track bar, any recommendations? I don't intend to lift
> this vehicle anytime soon, but I do want better stability and longevity
> than the stock bar has given.
>
> And what about the rear track bar? A good replacement for that, or do
> they just not seem to have the issues the front bar does?
>

Re: Replace stock track bar on 2004 TJ with adjustable?
 

I highly recommend that you stay with the stock trac bar...The stock trac
bars will last as long or longer than any aftermarket one...especially if
you are staying stock...

Since I replaced my trac bar almost 2 yrs ago I've had nothing but
problems...First I went w/ the Skyjacker one you are looking at and the
lower bushing woudn't last a week or two and in btween getting a new bushing
in I would have a wick'd death wobble...I think I went through 4 bushings
and death wobbles constantly to the point where the bracket holding the trac
bar to the axle broke loose and almost killed me...I then replaced it with a
RockKrawler one and I have blown the lower bushing out once but atleast it
lasted six months before it went... I've even contemplated going back to a
stock trac bar...


Jeff



<justanartist@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1162489056.151350.3360@m73g2000cwd.googlegrou ps.com...
>I want to replace the stock front track bar on my 2004 TJ with a
> Skyjacker Adjustable (SKU #RE34X34R) bar. I've called two suppliers
> and got two different answers - can I bolt this adjustable bar onto a
> stock, unlifted TJ? And will it be an improvement over the stock bar?
>
>
> If not this track bar, any recommendations? I don't intend to lift
> this vehicle anytime soon, but I do want better stability and longevity
> than the stock bar has given.
>
> And what about the rear track bar? A good replacement for that, or do
> they just not seem to have the issues the front bar does?
>

Re: Replace stock track bar on 2004 TJ with adjustable?
 

Jeff -
Good to know. Appreciate the post.
I drive this Wrangler everyday - I got 30,000 miles out of the stock
track bar with no issues, then a moderate wobble for the last 20,000
miles. Not a death wobble, just not steady enough. I find myself
avoiding manhole cover divots and the like.
I may have to rethink this and go stock.
--doug

Jeff (4X4PLAY) wrote:
> I highly recommend that you stay with the stock trac bar...The stock trac
> bars will last as long or longer than any aftermarket one...especially if
> you are staying stock...
>
> Since I replaced my trac bar almost 2 yrs ago I've had nothing but
> problems...First I went w/ the Skyjacker one you are looking at and the
> lower bushing woudn't last a week or two and in btween getting a new bushing
> in I would have a wick'd death wobble...I think I went through 4 bushings
> and death wobbles constantly to the point where the bracket holding the trac
> bar to the axle broke loose and almost killed me...I then replaced it with a
> RockKrawler one and I have blown the lower bushing out once but atleast it
> lasted six months before it went... I've even contemplated going back to a
> stock trac bar...
>
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
> <justanartist@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1162489056.151350.3360@m73g2000cwd.googlegrou ps.com...
> >I want to replace the stock front track bar on my 2004 TJ with a
> > Skyjacker Adjustable (SKU #RE34X34R) bar. I've called two suppliers
> > and got two different answers - can I bolt this adjustable bar onto a
> > stock, unlifted TJ? And will it be an improvement over the stock bar?
> >
> >
> > If not this track bar, any recommendations? I don't intend to lift
> > this vehicle anytime soon, but I do want better stability and longevity
> > than the stock bar has given.
> >
> > And what about the rear track bar? A good replacement for that, or do
> > they just not seem to have the issues the front bar does?
> >

Re: Replace stock track bar on 2004 TJ with adjustable?
 

Jeff -
Good to know. Appreciate the post.
I drive this Wrangler everyday - I got 30,000 miles out of the stock
track bar with no issues, then a moderate wobble for the last 20,000
miles. Not a death wobble, just not steady enough. I find myself
avoiding manhole cover divots and the like.
I may have to rethink this and go stock.
--doug

Jeff (4X4PLAY) wrote:
> I highly recommend that you stay with the stock trac bar...The stock trac
> bars will last as long or longer than any aftermarket one...especially if
> you are staying stock...
>
> Since I replaced my trac bar almost 2 yrs ago I've had nothing but
> problems...First I went w/ the Skyjacker one you are looking at and the
> lower bushing woudn't last a week or two and in btween getting a new bushing
> in I would have a wick'd death wobble...I think I went through 4 bushings
> and death wobbles constantly to the point where the bracket holding the trac
> bar to the axle broke loose and almost killed me...I then replaced it with a
> RockKrawler one and I have blown the lower bushing out once but atleast it
> lasted six months before it went... I've even contemplated going back to a
> stock trac bar...
>
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
> <justanartist@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1162489056.151350.3360@m73g2000cwd.googlegrou ps.com...
> >I want to replace the stock front track bar on my 2004 TJ with a
> > Skyjacker Adjustable (SKU #RE34X34R) bar. I've called two suppliers
> > and got two different answers - can I bolt this adjustable bar onto a
> > stock, unlifted TJ? And will it be an improvement over the stock bar?
> >
> >
> > If not this track bar, any recommendations? I don't intend to lift
> > this vehicle anytime soon, but I do want better stability and longevity
> > than the stock bar has given.
> >
> > And what about the rear track bar? A good replacement for that, or do
> > they just not seem to have the issues the front bar does?
> >

Re: Replace stock track bar on 2004 TJ with adjustable?
 

Jeff -
Good to know. Appreciate the post.
I drive this Wrangler everyday - I got 30,000 miles out of the stock
track bar with no issues, then a moderate wobble for the last 20,000
miles. Not a death wobble, just not steady enough. I find myself
avoiding manhole cover divots and the like.
I may have to rethink this and go stock.
--doug

Jeff (4X4PLAY) wrote:
> I highly recommend that you stay with the stock trac bar...The stock trac
> bars will last as long or longer than any aftermarket one...especially if
> you are staying stock...
>
> Since I replaced my trac bar almost 2 yrs ago I've had nothing but
> problems...First I went w/ the Skyjacker one you are looking at and the
> lower bushing woudn't last a week or two and in btween getting a new bushing
> in I would have a wick'd death wobble...I think I went through 4 bushings
> and death wobbles constantly to the point where the bracket holding the trac
> bar to the axle broke loose and almost killed me...I then replaced it with a
> RockKrawler one and I have blown the lower bushing out once but atleast it
> lasted six months before it went... I've even contemplated going back to a
> stock trac bar...
>
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
> <justanartist@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1162489056.151350.3360@m73g2000cwd.googlegrou ps.com...
> >I want to replace the stock front track bar on my 2004 TJ with a
> > Skyjacker Adjustable (SKU #RE34X34R) bar. I've called two suppliers
> > and got two different answers - can I bolt this adjustable bar onto a
> > stock, unlifted TJ? And will it be an improvement over the stock bar?
> >
> >
> > If not this track bar, any recommendations? I don't intend to lift
> > this vehicle anytime soon, but I do want better stability and longevity
> > than the stock bar has given.
> >
> > And what about the rear track bar? A good replacement for that, or do
> > they just not seem to have the issues the front bar does?
> >

Re: Replace stock track bar on 2004 TJ with adjustable?
 

Right on Doug...I also replaced the one in my '95 ZJ with a Rockkrawler one
and have replaced the lower bushing already once in a year...
I think stock is ur best option...


Jeff
<justanartist@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1162812073.588547.91800@m73g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
> Jeff -
> Good to know. Appreciate the post.
> I drive this Wrangler everyday - I got 30,000 miles out of the stock
> track bar with no issues, then a moderate wobble for the last 20,000
> miles. Not a death wobble, just not steady enough. I find myself
> avoiding manhole cover divots and the like.
> I may have to rethink this and go stock.
> --doug
>
> Jeff (4X4PLAY) wrote:
>> I highly recommend that you stay with the stock trac bar...The stock trac
>> bars will last as long or longer than any aftermarket one...especially if
>> you are staying stock...
>>
>> Since I replaced my trac bar almost 2 yrs ago I've had nothing but
>> problems...First I went w/ the Skyjacker one you are looking at and the
>> lower bushing woudn't last a week or two and in btween getting a new
>> bushing
>> in I would have a wick'd death wobble...I think I went through 4 bushings
>> and death wobbles constantly to the point where the bracket holding the
>> trac
>> bar to the axle broke loose and almost killed me...I then replaced it
>> with a
>> RockKrawler one and I have blown the lower bushing out once but atleast
>> it
>> lasted six months before it went... I've even contemplated going back to
>> a
>> stock trac bar...
>>
>>
>> Jeff
>>
>>
>>
>> <justanartist@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1162489056.151350.3360@m73g2000cwd.googlegrou ps.com...
>> >I want to replace the stock front track bar on my 2004 TJ with a
>> > Skyjacker Adjustable (SKU #RE34X34R) bar. I've called two suppliers
>> > and got two different answers - can I bolt this adjustable bar onto a
>> > stock, unlifted TJ? And will it be an improvement over the stock bar?
>> >
>> >
>> > If not this track bar, any recommendations? I don't intend to lift
>> > this vehicle anytime soon, but I do want better stability and longevity
>> > than the stock bar has given.
>> >
>> > And what about the rear track bar? A good replacement for that, or do
>> > they just not seem to have the issues the front bar does?
>> >
>

Re: Replace stock track bar on 2004 TJ with adjustable?
 

Right on Doug...I also replaced the one in my '95 ZJ with a Rockkrawler one
and have replaced the lower bushing already once in a year...
I think stock is ur best option...


Jeff
<justanartist@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1162812073.588547.91800@m73g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
> Jeff -
> Good to know. Appreciate the post.
> I drive this Wrangler everyday - I got 30,000 miles out of the stock
> track bar with no issues, then a moderate wobble for the last 20,000
> miles. Not a death wobble, just not steady enough. I find myself
> avoiding manhole cover divots and the like.
> I may have to rethink this and go stock.
> --doug
>
> Jeff (4X4PLAY) wrote:
>> I highly recommend that you stay with the stock trac bar...The stock trac
>> bars will last as long or longer than any aftermarket one...especially if
>> you are staying stock...
>>
>> Since I replaced my trac bar almost 2 yrs ago I've had nothing but
>> problems...First I went w/ the Skyjacker one you are looking at and the
>> lower bushing woudn't last a week or two and in btween getting a new
>> bushing
>> in I would have a wick'd death wobble...I think I went through 4 bushings
>> and death wobbles constantly to the point where the bracket holding the
>> trac
>> bar to the axle broke loose and almost killed me...I then replaced it
>> with a
>> RockKrawler one and I have blown the lower bushing out once but atleast
>> it
>> lasted six months before it went... I've even contemplated going back to
>> a
>> stock trac bar...
>>
>>
>> Jeff
>>
>>
>>
>> <justanartist@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1162489056.151350.3360@m73g2000cwd.googlegrou ps.com...
>> >I want to replace the stock front track bar on my 2004 TJ with a
>> > Skyjacker Adjustable (SKU #RE34X34R) bar. I've called two suppliers
>> > and got two different answers - can I bolt this adjustable bar onto a
>> > stock, unlifted TJ? And will it be an improvement over the stock bar?
>> >
>> >
>> > If not this track bar, any recommendations? I don't intend to lift
>> > this vehicle anytime soon, but I do want better stability and longevity
>> > than the stock bar has given.
>> >
>> > And what about the rear track bar? A good replacement for that, or do
>> > they just not seem to have the issues the front bar does?
>> >
>

Re: Replace stock track bar on 2004 TJ with adjustable?
 

Right on Doug...I also replaced the one in my '95 ZJ with a Rockkrawler one
and have replaced the lower bushing already once in a year...
I think stock is ur best option...


Jeff
<justanartist@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1162812073.588547.91800@m73g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
> Jeff -
> Good to know. Appreciate the post.
> I drive this Wrangler everyday - I got 30,000 miles out of the stock
> track bar with no issues, then a moderate wobble for the last 20,000
> miles. Not a death wobble, just not steady enough. I find myself
> avoiding manhole cover divots and the like.
> I may have to rethink this and go stock.
> --doug
>
> Jeff (4X4PLAY) wrote:
>> I highly recommend that you stay with the stock trac bar...The stock trac
>> bars will last as long or longer than any aftermarket one...especially if
>> you are staying stock...
>>
>> Since I replaced my trac bar almost 2 yrs ago I've had nothing but
>> problems...First I went w/ the Skyjacker one you are looking at and the
>> lower bushing woudn't last a week or two and in btween getting a new
>> bushing
>> in I would have a wick'd death wobble...I think I went through 4 bushings
>> and death wobbles constantly to the point where the bracket holding the
>> trac
>> bar to the axle broke loose and almost killed me...I then replaced it
>> with a
>> RockKrawler one and I have blown the lower bushing out once but atleast
>> it
>> lasted six months before it went... I've even contemplated going back to
>> a
>> stock trac bar...
>>
>>
>> Jeff
>>
>>
>>
>> <justanartist@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1162489056.151350.3360@m73g2000cwd.googlegrou ps.com...
>> >I want to replace the stock front track bar on my 2004 TJ with a
>> > Skyjacker Adjustable (SKU #RE34X34R) bar. I've called two suppliers
>> > and got two different answers - can I bolt this adjustable bar onto a
>> > stock, unlifted TJ? And will it be an improvement over the stock bar?
>> >
>> >
>> > If not this track bar, any recommendations? I don't intend to lift
>> > this vehicle anytime soon, but I do want better stability and longevity
>> > than the stock bar has given.
>> >
>> > And what about the rear track bar? A good replacement for that, or do
>> > they just not seem to have the issues the front bar does?
>> >
>