They’re definitely a convenience and might sacrifice some longevity for some. Everything is a consumable item though.
That's by design....
A feature reminding you of how much you paid for a track bar that’s probably stronger than the points it’s mounted to lol.That's by design....
Everyone talks about the convenience. How much are you adjusting them after you get them dialed in? I haven’t touched my control arms or track bars in 3 years. Plenty of people have issues twisting ends on control arms with pinch bolts.
I’m not everyone and it’s only once. To some, the install back and forth might be too much of a pain in the ass with no vice on a sturdy and heavy bench.
For the record...I really wanted to install TF front and rear trackbars to complete my frankenlift. But after hearing/reading about the unresolved clunking issue, I went with front and rear Icon trackbars.
They are adjustable on the vehicle, no jam-nuts, and have a locking system similar to Teraflex's. They are also maintenance free.
They have been 100 solid, quiet and bolts have not moved in 2,500 miles with some serious offroading.
Just providing that as an alternative if you want maintenance free, on-vehicle adjustable and no jam nuts. They are also always in stock at Quadratec, Northridge, etc. Mine actually arrived too quickly (way ahead of other components that I ordered ahead).
This is a piece of lousy engineering. The adjustment ability is great. The joint and clearance issues make it a looser for me. After a year of listening to it rattle and actually knock when hitting a sharper obstacle, i took it out and replaced it today. I have all T-Flex Alpine rods etc at all 4 corners. The rest of the radius arms, steering stab etc seem ok. This POS has driven me nuts for a year till I couldn’t stand it anymore.I have both TF front and rear. The front does rotate slightly along it's axis. For what it's worth, when first installed I heard noise from the front traction bar for a day or so. I haven't heard it in a while and I went wheeling last weekend, did not hear any noise and I must add, this is the best handling/steering Jeep I have owned.
After installation I initially was so agitated at the rotation that I was going to replace it...and this thread may get me there again
Would I buy it again...had I known about this prior to purchase, I would have looked elsewhere.
I went with Steer Smarts and LOVE it. Plus, when the bushings wear out, you just buy new ones for $35 and have them pressed in.
