Rugged Ridge HD Adj. Front Track Bar, 84-01 Jeep Cherokee - Manual

18205.05 Adjustable Trac-Bar
XJ - MJ - ZJ
Jeep® Adjustable Trac-Bar with Frame Mount Bracket (XJ - MJ - ZJ)
Contents: (1) Frame Mounting Bracket
(1) Adjustable Trac-Bar
(1) Mounting Bolt
(1) Nylock nut
(2) Flat Washers
1. Please read instructions fully prior to installing the Adjustable Trac-Bar. The Trac-Bars
function is to properly locate the front axle under the Jeep body. This kit is designed to help
correct this misalignment that can develop with lifts as little as 2" and up to 6". Not all lifts
are the same and all final adjustments will be different for every vehicle.
2. Properly secure vehicle by using blocking and applying the emergency brake. This must be
done before proceeding with installation.
3. Remove OE bolt and nut securing trac-bar to axle. Take note of the direction the tabbed nut
is mounted before removal. DO NOT DISPOSE of the bolt and nut. They will be reused later to
install the new track-bar.
4. There are (4) mounting points securing the OE frame bracket to the vehicle. Two are located
at the top of the OE frame bracket and two are extending from a plate located just behind the
coil spring tower. Remove the bolts from the top (nuts are welded to the mounting surface)
and the nuts from the mounting plate located behind spring tower. Carefully lower the bracket
from vehicle. DO NOT DISPOSE of the these bolts and nuts. They will be reused later.
NOTE: On some XJ's it may be necessary to use a tie-rod puller to remove the OE tie-rod
from factory OE bracket if this is required for your installation.
5. Remove all dirt and grease from the frame bracket mounting locations. Position the new H/D
trac-bar mount starting from the bottom of the frame and sliding the mount over the two
downward facing bolt hole locations. Secure using two original bolts removed in step 4.
DO NOT TIGHTEN!
Lift H/D trac-bar mount into position over upper mounting holes and insert bolts saved in step
4. Due to the tight fit it may be necessary to use a drift, punch or a strong Phillips head screw
driver to pry mount into position using one of the mounting holes while inserting one of the top
bolts. DO NOT TIGHTEN!
6. With all bolts installed (but not tightened) remove each bolt one at a time and add high quality
thread lock to each (not supplied). Reinstall and repeat for the next bolt. When complete tighten
all bolts to OE spec of 85ft-lbs each.
7. Prior to installing the trac-bar to new frame mount check to see if the front axle is aligned under
the vehicle. When looking straight ahead at the vehicle the axle should be centered under the
body. To align axle with body unlock steering wheel (DO NOT CRANK) and turn the wheel to the
left or right until the body has shifted into the center location. On some vehicles, this can be
accomplished by "bouncing" the front end of the vehicle at the bumper.
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(2) Threaded Lock Nuts
(1) Threaded Bushing End
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