Track bar for 02
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I have this one.....for the price you can't beat it. And it's taken a beating, off roading, towing, plowing.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-99-04-For...Parts_Accessories&hash=item4acee23ab6&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-99-04-For...Parts_Accessories&hash=item4acee23ab6&vxp=mtr
dsberman94
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I like the ones from Newton lifts and I'm saving up for them now. Newtons completely replaces the rear block with whatever size block you want (for me will be f350 size) then the bar bolts to it. And the block can have bump stops on it just like factory. Plus the bar has a nice thick look to it because it has a large diameter.
Depending on how high your truck is, (Lifted/leveled/stock) the stock bar will pull the axle off-center. (Left or right, depending on the height.) When I leveled my truck, I added 4" to the front, and the axle was ~1.5" off center. The adjustable bar allowed me to center the axle, so it was in the right spot again.
You can see it here if you look close:http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/...dyear Duratracs and 16x10 Wheels/Tires035.jpg
When I got in to adjust the drag link so I could re-center the steering wheel, it looked like this: http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/...racs and 16x10 Wheels/LiftKitInstalled026.jpg
The actual bar: http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/...racs and 16x10 Wheels/LiftKitInstalled009.jpg
FYI, I bought the truck as it sits with the lift. The steering box was my first fight against the steering wheel being off and play. Now I have teh wobble and of course my Springs are popping again. First thing I did was replace bushings, now it's bad again.
If you're lifted any then yes that is why. Its putting an uneven torsional load on the bushings by the axle not being center.
The one posted earlier is the same track bar I have to. There are probably better ones out there, but that will get the job done for a lot less money.
It could be. Some kits do an adjustable bar, some just drop the bracket. I like adjustable. PMF had a pretty nice one, but it's 3x the cost.
I had already removed the trac bar when I leveled mine since I had an adjustable one, so I can't say for sure if that would cause it. Do you have steering stabilizer? I installed a cheap dual kit just for peace of mind.
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My thought process was this: If one fails, I still have one. When I'm plowing, LOTS of dirt, salt, and grime coat EVERYTHING, worse than normal winter conditions. So better safe than sorry.
Another thing was my shocks. As you can see their all pretty much rusted and some leak. But with a spring pack like I have, is there even a reason for shocks? I mean this thing rides rediculousy harsh. I doubt shocks are even doing their job
