Currie Tow Bar

The tow bar that carries the Currie name is actually in the Rock Jock series of products that Currie makes.  This particular item is imported.  It is a budget friendly tow bar that has a universal fit.  The design is one that is collapsible so that it can be used in straight pull or flat towing applications with your rig.  This tow bar can be used in conjunction with all of the tow bar shackles or kits that are also made by Currie Enterprises.  This includes the CE-9033TJ which is a mounting kit for the tow bar meant for use with the JeepLJ and TJ as well as the CE-9033JK which is the mounting kit for the tow bar meant for use on the JK with a model year from 2007 and up. 

This particular tow bar has been constructed from steel that is extremely sturdy.  It is almost an effortless installation and you can remove it easily as well.  It installs using clips and pins and it will also collapse so that you can easily store it when you are not using it.  Included with this kit is a safety chain along with all of the brackets that are necessary for connecting the tow bar to the tow bar shackles.  If you are not using the tow bar in conjunction with one of the tow bar mounting kits that are mentioned above then you can discard these brackets.  The tow bar weighs in at 38 pounds.  It is 5 inches high by 10 inches long and has a length of 46 inches.

Please Note:

Some of the “sewer pipe” tube style bumpers are not compatible with the tow bar.

Features at a Glance

·         Comes to you complete with a manufacturer’s warranty.  This can be found in the packaging materials.  Make sure to read this information thoroughly to understand what it covers as well as the duration of coverage.

·         This particular tow bar is an import

·         You will find this tow bar in the Rock Jock Series by Currie

·         This tow bar is cost efficient and it has a fit that is universal

·         Collapsible design allows for ease storage when the bar is not being used

·         Can be used in straight pull or flat towing applications

·         Comes with all of the hardware necessary for a safe and proper installation

·         Can be easily used in conjunction with any of the tow bar shackles or kits that are also made by Currie

·         Sturdy steel construction

·         Both installation and removal are simple

·         Comes to you complete with the safety chain

·         Also comes with brackets that are meant to be used to mount it to the tow bar shackles.  When using the tow bar without the Currie tow bar kits, the brackets can be discarded

Currie Johnny Joint Control Arms

Johnny Joint Control Arms by Currie

Common heim joints are able to give you movement up to 22 degrees.  This will be unrestricted movement and can be multi-directional.  That being said, the Johnny Joints that are brought to you by the minds at Currie will give you a full 30 degrees of unrestricted, multi-directional movement.  In the inner part of the rod ends on these Johnny Joints you will find an 88 urethane bushing.  This bushing is tough due to the high amount of density it has.  This is also the type of urethane that the inner ball is encased in.  Urethane of this type is incredibly durable and is also impervious to weather.

The ball has been made from steel and then heat treated so that it will have a strength that is unparalleled.  There are different models of these Johnny Joints.  The 2 and the 2 ½ inch versions have a cross drilled ball that allow for lubrication through the bolt.  The 3 inch version is lubricated through the zerk fitting that is located on the outer shell.  The shells for the balls are also made from a heat treated type of steel.

Speaking of the 3 inch joints, these also come with washers made from chrome moly 4340 that has been machined.  These washers are equipped with a safety in the form of a snap ring that has been integrated into them so that the snap ring will not be able to slip out.  The 3 inch versions can accept a ¾ inch bolt but they do not come with one. 

As far as the 2 inch joints go, they have a thru bolt that measures 7/16 of an inch and this bolt is able to be greased.  In addition, the joints that measure 2 inches can also be purchased with a ¾ inch RH stud that has been threaded and can be welded to the joint itself.

MJ/LJ/XJ/TJ Front End Housing Johnny Joint Conversion Kit

This Currie made kit is what will allow for the installation of the Johnny Joints that measure 2 inches on aftermarket or even stock housings as opposed to the typical bushings for the control arms that are usually mounted onto the housings.  This kits comes to you complete with the Johnny Joint installation tool – another Currie creation – as well as the insert for the Johnny Joint that is meant for use with the ear of the gear case.  There is also a steel upright that is a full inch in thickness and has been flame cut.  Installation does involve a bit of welding and cutting but for the person with the know-how, skills and tools, it is still an installation that can be simple.

Currie Reviews Tow Bar Mounting Kit

The Tow Bar Mounting Kit that is brought to you by the minds at Currie is meant for use on any of the JK Wranglers with a model year of 2007 and up.  This kit comes to you complete with the plate that just bolts on and this plate will act as a direct replacement part for the valance panel made from plastic that the factory installs on these Jeeps.  Also included are the attaching forks that are meant for the tow bar along with all of the necessary hardware for a safe and proper installation.  The plate itself has been given a semi-gloss powder coat in black which gives it more resistance to corrosion.

If you are wondering which tow bars that this kit will be compatible with, wonder no more.  It will work in conjunction with the CE-9033D style tow bars as well as most of the towing bars by Blue OX and the CE-9033F tow bars.

Please Note:

If your Jeep Wrangler JK happens to be a 2010 or later model then there might be a need for a bit of trimming to be done to the lower part of the cross member to ensure proper fitment.  Additionally, some of the 2013 special edition JKs have a front bumper that will not be compatible with the Currie designed Tow Bar Mounting Kit at all.  You can tell if your Jeep fits into this category because the bumper will feature an integrated mount for the fairlead of a winch.

Features at a Glance

·         The Currie Tow Bar Mounting Kit comes to you complete with everything in it that you will need for a safe and proper installation

·         The mounting plates for the tow bar that this kit includes will enhance both the look and the functionality of your Jeep

·         These kits do come to you complete with a manufacturer’s warranty

·         The performance that these tow bar mounting plates will give you is fantastic

·         Anytime you purchase Jeep parts or accessories that have been made by Currie, you are getting them from one of the best names in the country

·         These tow bar mounting kits have been made with pride right here in the USA

·         This component is meant for use on the Jeep JK Wrangler with a model year of 2007 and later

·         This mounting plate is direct replacement part for the factory installed valance panel that is made from plastic and quite flimsy

·         When you get this kit you will also be getting the attaching forks for the actual tow bar

·         The finish of this plate is a semi-gloss powder coat in black that will help in resistance to corrosion

·         This particular tow bar mounting plate can be used with CE-9033D style tow bars, Blue Ox tow bars and CE-9033F tow bars

 

Currie Johnny Joint Adjustable Front Trac Bar

If you have ever wondered which part of a Jeep moves the axles in a lateral direction, wonder no more – the trac bar is responsible for this movement.  The trac bar comes as part of an assembly that is able to be adjusted in order to make both your steering and your ride smoother.  This assembly contains bearings, a rod and the bushings.  Each one of these components can and will be worn with use and over time.  If your trac bar begins to fail, there are certain things that will give you warning signs.

Pulling to the Side

One of the signs that could indicate a worn trac bar is when your Jeep starts to pull to one side or the other.  This can be indicative of the trac bar, bearings or bushings beginning to wear faster on one side as opposed to wearing on both sides evenly.  If you don’t take care of this issue the other components of the suspension – such as the tires, the axle assembly or the brakes – can end up being damaged which will lead to more issues and a more costly fix.

Turning Difficulty

If you notice that your Jeep is harder to turn then this is also an indicator that the trac bar should be replaced.  This turning issue occurs when the front trac bar gets worn and causes issues with the steering column.

Steering Hesitation

Yet another sign of an aging and worn trac bar can be hesitation in the steering response.  Your Jeep will still be able to turn in either direction but for it to do so, you will need to turn the wheel much further than normal.  If you have ever heard the phrase “play in the steering wheel”, this is it.

If you begin to notice any of these things occurring then it is imperative that you get the trac bar checked out before you get stranded out on the trail somewhere with a broken one.

Johnny Joint Adjustable Front Trac Bar by Currie

This is meant for use on the Jeep MJ/XJ/LJ and TJ.  One of the rod ends is offset.  Because of this, the bar is able to be put farther forward which leaves more clearance between the differential and the trac bar itself.  The construction is chrome moly that is 1 ¼ inches thick and .120 wall.  The gusset leading from the bar to the Johnny Joint is welded.  Also, one end of the trac bar is adjustable and it is equipped with an insert sleeve made from steel as well as a bushing.  These will bolt directly in to the housing bracket that was installed by the factory.  The Johnny Joint Adjustable Front Trac Bar has been finished with a powder coat in black that makes it more resistant to corrosion.

Currie Heavy Duty Currectlync JK Steering System

Currie manufactures a great steering system that is heavy-duty and top of the line for the Jeep Wrangler JK series. It is meant as an upgradable part to take over for the cheaper stock model that comes in the Wrangler JK series when you get them fresh from the factory floor. The system is meant to be used in every model of the Wrangler series and can easily be assembled. It comes in a moly heat treated 4130 chrome steel tubing tie rod and drag link tubes. It has a one and a quarter inch greasable steel forged thread tie rod end, and it also has a new steering stabilizer with a shock bracket, as well as U bolt kit. The large tie rod is able to thread into the end of the body so that you can easily replace them without having to remove the entire end of the rod; saving you a lot of time as well as money.

All four points of the steering system use the same kind of thread so you will only need to carry one spare and not have to worry about which one of the parts are stored where. The tie rods as well as the drag links come with a wrench flat attached to them as well as jam nuts to make it much easier to make adjustments.

This unit is meant as an upgraded part for the stock model that comes with the Jeep Wrangler JK series direct from the manufacturing floor. You will not need to worry about making any sort of modifications to the parts as they will be ready to fit into your JK with no problems upon delivery or pick up of the parts as they are guaranteed to be made to fit any jeep and ready to go.

Features at a Glance

·         The steering system will fit any Jeep Wrangler JK system

·         It comes in a moly heated 4130 chrome steel tubing with tie rod and drag links

·         You will not need to make any adjustments to these parts in order to make them fit into your Jeep Wrangler JK series vehicle.

·         It comes with an attached wrench flat and jam nuts for convenient adjustments

·         Meant as an upgrade from stock parts

·         Currie is a well-known top of the line Jeep parts and accessories manufacturer

Currie is a top of the line Jeep parts and accessories manufacturer with guaranteed service and satisfaction to all its customers. Their site has a great feature that allows their customers to click a link and it will help them to easily find a local dealer that supplies their parts, so that they can easily and quickly get the part that they need without having to wait for delivery.