how to make WJ trackbar adjustable?

[xj9140]

What is the best way to make this t-bar adjustable?
I would like to have @ least 2-3 inches of adjustment.

 

[Littlewhitexj]

sell it and buy an adjustable one. Its more work than its worth.

 

[MyJeepXJ]

sell it and buy an adjustable one. Its more work than its worth.

Of if you got more time (and skills) than money, make a pair. I think buying a set is the best option though.

BTW, Im getting ready to do a bit of a lift myself, anyone got a link (for the two of us) for adjustable lower control arms??

TIA!
Andrew

 

[BrettM]

first question is what size tubing is it? Get some 3/4" or better grade 8 fine thread (either a long bolt or all-thread) and a weld in bung with matching threads. measure twice, cut once, then measure twice, weld once.

 

[xj9140]

It 1" thick solid.
I cut it @ the axel end.
I Could sleave it with 1" ISD tubing, But i think would be two thick and cause clearance issues?

Could I have fine threads...Threaded male and female on the bar. I have picture but dnohow to post.

Also BTW the t-bar had a Lead wieght clamped on the axel end side. I gessing is has somthing to do with unsprung wieght??

I want to kepp the factory hard rubber bushings.

 

[RCP Phx]

All this for what, to end up with a trackbar that still binds up when flexed??????

 

[xj9140]

It won't bind because of the wrist jiont.

I like the factory bends for diff. housing clearance.\

The main reason I need it adjustable is so when I ad a winch and or when the 8" SkyJaker coils settle I can Center the axel.
Also the frame(unibody)end has the same bushing as the axel end. Not a ball joint like the factoruy xj\zj\tj.

I will be changeing my draglink to pitman are ataching point:
from a ball joint to Track bar bushing with no down travel bind.

I'm anticepating needind limit straps/cable or chain to protect my shocks from bottoming out.

This jeep will be launched into the air from time to time. Going off jumps/rairoad tracks, ect.

Any input on cutting threads in my 1" thick trackbar? could this be done mabye with a lathe?

 

[xj9140]

i'm thinking i'll use 3/4 inch fine thread all thread.
Drill and tap both ends of the track bar.
add grease zerk.
weld on one end.
Where should i look to buy all thread in the size i need