Currie Johnny Joint Heavy Duty Adjustable Front Trac Bar

 

The trac bar in a Jeep is what moves your axles laterally.  This is an assembly that is adjustable to make your ride and your steering smoother.  The trac bar assembly consists of a rod, bushings and bearings.  Each of these components can wear with use.  There are certain things that will let you know if your trac bar starts to fail.

Pulling to the Side

One sign that your trac bar is beginning to wear if when your Jeep begins to pull on one side.  This is indicative of either the bearings, bushings or trac bar is wearing faster on one side.  If not taken care of, this can lead to suspension components, the axle assembly, the brakes, tire and other components being damaged.

Difficulty Turning

When your Jeep is difficult to turn, this is a good indicator that your trac bar needs to be replaced.  This happens when the trac bar that is located in the front of your Jeep is getting worn out and as a result is making problems with the steering column.

Hesitation in Steering

This is another sign of a worn and aging trac bar.  In this instance, the Jeep will turn in both directions but you will need to turn your steering wheel farther than normal to do it.  You may have heard the term “play” in your steering – this is what that is.

Shimmy in Your Tires

If our tires are starting to wobble, shudder or shimmy then you might have a worn out trac bar that needs to be replaced.  This particular symptom occurs when the bearings or bushings that are located in the assembly of the trac bar get worn out.  The bushings for the tie rod or for the trac bar just have too much play or space from your steering assembly.  While this might not be too noticeable at lower speeds, once you speed up the tires can start dancing to their own rhythm.

Currie Johnny Joint Heavy Duty Adjustable Front Trac Bar

This trac bar is new and improved.  It is meant for the Jeep MJ/LJ/XJ and TJ.  It features a rod end that is offset.  This puts the entire bar further forward and as a result it gives you more clearance between the trac bar and the differential.  It has a construction that is chrome moly and measures one and a quarter inch by .250 wall.  There is a gusset that goes from the Johnny Joint to the bar that is welded.  There is also an adjuster end that has a steel insert sleeve and a bushing.  These bolt into your factory installed housing bracket.  The entire thing has been given a powder coat in black.