Track Bar Tales - What I Learned the Hard Way!

Alex here, taking a break from crafting tire covers to share a story that might save you some headaches (and cash). Remember when I bought my first "upgraded" Jeep and thought everything was trail-ready? Well, let me tell you about my track bar adventure...

The Situation: Just like you, I once had a Rubicon Express RE1600 track bar that needed replacing. Seemed simple enough, right? Wrong! 😅

What I Discovered:

• Not all track bars are created equal
• Factory brackets need specific fitment
• Those fancy CavFab bars? They need special mounting brackets
• Double shear setups are worth saving for!

Real Talk from My Experience: Tried to save money by getting a basic adjustable bar - ended up spending more fixing my mistake. Here's what I learned:

The Budget-Friendly Route:

• Reuse your factory mounting points
• Replace just the heim joint (RuffStuff makes good ones)
• Grab a Moog K3147 bushing
• Keep your original ball bolt

The "Save Up For It" Solution:

• Double shear setup
• Proper mounting brackets
• Peace of mind on the trails