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JPFreek - Spring 2008 - Index

All I can conclude is that the extended track bar bracket for the Jeep lift, combined with
the 250-lb tongue weight of the trailer and the short violent weight shift, stressed out the
bracket so much that it gave way. It didn’t come completely off but rather ripped the
bracket just above the axle weld. There was only about a quarter inch of metal remaining
on both sides of the original bracket which was still attached to the axle.
A short field fix was all I could do to get to a repair facility in Steamboat Springs. I
strapped everything down with ratchet straps while pulling the track bar back into
proper position. Fortunately, the bracket and straps held, especially since it was also the
bracket for one of the control arms.
Many phone calls were made during the gentle drive back to town. We found one small
4X4 shop that was able to spend the time to fix my Jeep. At my request, they welded
additional gussets to improve bracket strength.
For obvious reasons, we headed out of town later in the day than expected. Attempting
to stay true to our plans, we tried real hard to find, yet again, a good place to set up camp
late in the day as the sun was setting. We ended up finding a nice place that overlooked
valleys, and the next morning we headed home without further incident.
The first part of our trip was now complete. We arrived at home for a two-day break to
regroup and repack the Jeep and trailer, to shake down the unit, and to get a better feel
for things. It’s nice to know that no matter where I take the Jeep, the trailer will follow.
Factory track bar weld
not always up to the task
Camping among the trees outside of Steamboat Springs, CO
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