thuren track bar ?

das_16_2003 · 11-06-2009, 11:29 PM

ok i just bought a thuren track bar but i wanted to know how exactly does that one end go installed in the frame does anyone have pics to help me out. i am going to do it tomorrow when i get off of work. my kit is also the old one not the new style.

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08 2500 4x4 lonestar lwb 6.7 auto, 2.5 inch leveling kit, 285's bfgs, smarty, isspro ev2 boost/trans/egt, egr delete
97 3500 4x4 slt ext. cab 12v 5 speed kdp fix, 0 plate in need of clutch now

colin91 · 11-07-2009, 03:07 AM

you just take off the old one and put the bolt supplied witht the kit in the frame. pretty straight forward. you have to file out the hole in the frame to get the bolt to fit, just take a 1/16" and the olt should slid right up in. Also between the heim joint and the frame there is a collar that goes between the frame and the joint to prevent the joint from being damaged. It should come assembled in the shipping box. There are good directions on Thuren's website, that all i had and it took a little over an hour to swap out

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1996 2500 ECLB, NV4500, 4x4, 4" redneck tb exhaust-5" tip, BD brake, ATS 3pc, #0 plate, 4K GSK, wastegate plugged, SouthBend, welded 5th gear, Isspro pyro&boost, leveled, Thuren track bar, AFC tweaked, BHAF, silencer ring?, 15%/5% tint, 285/75/16 MT ATZ

das_16_2003 · 11-07-2009, 05:59 PM

well it took about an hr in my driveway just next week i need to take it to the alighnment shop.

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08 2500 4x4 lonestar lwb 6.7 auto, 2.5 inch leveling kit, 285's bfgs, smarty, isspro ev2 boost/trans/egt, egr delete
97 3500 4x4 slt ext. cab 12v 5 speed kdp fix, 0 plate in need of clutch now

das_16_2003 · 11-07-2009, 10:18 PM

ok well i just got back from the farm and well driving down the road and a lil in the fields my new track bar made contact with the differental cover what do you all think i did wrong. i circled where it hit.

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08 2500 4x4 lonestar lwb 6.7 auto, 2.5 inch leveling kit, 285's bfgs, smarty, isspro ev2 boost/trans/egt, egr delete
97 3500 4x4 slt ext. cab 12v 5 speed kdp fix, 0 plate in need of clutch now

das_16_2003 · 11-07-2009, 10:45 PM

i just also remember that i drove across some ruts so i think thats where it flexed and hit becuase i turned towards the driverside.

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08 2500 4x4 lonestar lwb 6.7 auto, 2.5 inch leveling kit, 285's bfgs, smarty, isspro ev2 boost/trans/egt, egr delete
97 3500 4x4 slt ext. cab 12v 5 speed kdp fix, 0 plate in need of clutch now

FlashPoint · 11-07-2009, 11:14 PM

Sure it hit there looks like a old mark? not a clean shinny mark. I would jack it up from the axle on each side and check your clearance.or clean your cover and repaint it and drive it over some rough stuff and recheck.

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98 3500 excab 12V 5spd 6ft flatbed under construction
95 3500 12V 5spd
97 3500 12V 5spd cab chassis 4x4

das_16_2003 · 11-07-2009, 11:22 PM

no its fresh hit.

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08 2500 4x4 lonestar lwb 6.7 auto, 2.5 inch leveling kit, 285's bfgs, smarty, isspro ev2 boost/trans/egt, egr delete
97 3500 4x4 slt ext. cab 12v 5 speed kdp fix, 0 plate in need of clutch now

12vbigkermit · 11-08-2009, 02:39 PM

bump for u

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98 2500 4x4 7"38's, 8kh.i.d, pump tweaks, 4gsk, stacks, inline defuser,FASS,gauges,Suncoast billet trans bllt flex plate, tc lck up, timing, k&n, head oringed+ stg3 valve job,60lbs spring,coaltrain 140's soon to be a1's and super b special.

das_16_2003 · 11-08-2009, 02:48 PM

well i think i figured it out i think i have the spacers wrong but thanks for the bump i am going to go try to get this done right now i will keep you all informed.

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08 2500 4x4 lonestar lwb 6.7 auto, 2.5 inch leveling kit, 285's bfgs, smarty, isspro ev2 boost/trans/egt, egr delete
97 3500 4x4 slt ext. cab 12v 5 speed kdp fix, 0 plate in need of clutch now

das_16_2003 · 11-08-2009, 07:45 PM

well i still have a minor hit on the diff cover well i am going to put a leveling kit so it should fit then.

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08 2500 4x4 lonestar lwb 6.7 auto, 2.5 inch leveling kit, 285's bfgs, smarty, isspro ev2 boost/trans/egt, egr delete
97 3500 4x4 slt ext. cab 12v 5 speed kdp fix, 0 plate in need of clutch now

das_16_2003 · 11-09-2009, 08:50 PM

ya well i still cant figure out why its hitting on my differental cover but when i will install the leveling kit and then the alignment i guess i may have to go with a bigger lift or the stock track bar back in.

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08 2500 4x4 lonestar lwb 6.7 auto, 2.5 inch leveling kit, 285's bfgs, smarty, isspro ev2 boost/trans/egt, egr delete
97 3500 4x4 slt ext. cab 12v 5 speed kdp fix, 0 plate in need of clutch now

das_16_2003 · 11-12-2009, 09:19 PM

ok well i took some more pics to show were it hit and how close it is to the differential and to see if the leveling kit i purchased is going to help me out.

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08 2500 4x4 lonestar lwb 6.7 auto, 2.5 inch leveling kit, 285's bfgs, smarty, isspro ev2 boost/trans/egt, egr delete
97 3500 4x4 slt ext. cab 12v 5 speed kdp fix, 0 plate in need of clutch now

11-06-2009, 11:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
das_16_2003 Diesel Freak Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alice Texas Posts: 626 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts das_16_2003's Truck Pics	thuren track bar ? ok i just bought a thuren track bar but i wanted to know how exactly does that one end go installed in the frame does anyone have pics to help me out. i am going to do it tomorrow when i get off of work. my kit is also the old one not the new style. __________________ 08 2500 4x4 lonestar lwb 6.7 auto, 2.5 inch leveling kit, 285's bfgs, smarty, isspro ev2 boost/trans/egt, egr delete 97 3500 4x4 slt ext. cab 12v 5 speed kdp fix, 0 plate in need of clutch now

11-07-2009, 10:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
das_16_2003 Diesel Freak Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alice Texas Posts: 626 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts das_16_2003's Truck Pics	Help ok well i just got back from the farm and well driving down the road and a lil in the fields my new track bar made contact with the differental cover what do you all think i did wrong. i circled where it hit. __________________ 08 2500 4x4 lonestar lwb 6.7 auto, 2.5 inch leveling kit, 285's bfgs, smarty, isspro ev2 boost/trans/egt, egr delete 97 3500 4x4 slt ext. cab 12v 5 speed kdp fix, 0 plate in need of clutch now

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11-07-2009, 03:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
colin91 Diesel Freak Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Posts: 614 Thanks: 2 Thanked 33 Times in 32 Posts colin91's Truck Pics	you just take off the old one and put the bolt supplied witht the kit in the frame. pretty straight forward. you have to file out the hole in the frame to get the bolt to fit, just take a 1/16" and the olt should slid right up in. Also between the heim joint and the frame there is a collar that goes between the frame and the joint to prevent the joint from being damaged. It should come assembled in the shipping box. There are good directions on Thuren's website, that all i had and it took a little over an hour to swap out __________________ 1996 2500 ECLB, NV4500, 4x4, 4" redneck tb exhaust-5" tip, BD brake, ATS 3pc, #0 plate, 4K GSK, wastegate plugged, SouthBend, welded 5th gear, Isspro pyro&boost, leveled, Thuren track bar, AFC tweaked, BHAF, silencer ring?, 15%/5% tint, 285/75/16 MT ATZ

11-07-2009, 05:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
das_16_2003 Diesel Freak Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alice Texas Posts: 626 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts das_16_2003's Truck Pics	well it took about an hr in my driveway just next week i need to take it to the alighnment shop. __________________ 08 2500 4x4 lonestar lwb 6.7 auto, 2.5 inch leveling kit, 285's bfgs, smarty, isspro ev2 boost/trans/egt, egr delete 97 3500 4x4 slt ext. cab 12v 5 speed kdp fix, 0 plate in need of clutch now

11-07-2009, 10:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
das_16_2003 Diesel Freak Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alice Texas Posts: 626 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts das_16_2003's Truck Pics	i just also remember that i drove across some ruts so i think thats where it flexed and hit becuase i turned towards the driverside. __________________ 08 2500 4x4 lonestar lwb 6.7 auto, 2.5 inch leveling kit, 285's bfgs, smarty, isspro ev2 boost/trans/egt, egr delete 97 3500 4x4 slt ext. cab 12v 5 speed kdp fix, 0 plate in need of clutch now

11-07-2009, 11:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
FlashPoint Cummins Fan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Royse city TX Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts FlashPoint's Truck Pics	Sure it hit there looks like a old mark? not a clean shinny mark. I would jack it up from the axle on each side and check your clearance.or clean your cover and repaint it and drive it over some rough stuff and recheck. __________________ 98 3500 excab 12V 5spd 6ft flatbed under construction 95 3500 12V 5spd 97 3500 12V 5spd cab chassis 4x4

11-07-2009, 11:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
das_16_2003 Diesel Freak Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alice Texas Posts: 626 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts das_16_2003's Truck Pics	no its fresh hit. __________________ 08 2500 4x4 lonestar lwb 6.7 auto, 2.5 inch leveling kit, 285's bfgs, smarty, isspro ev2 boost/trans/egt, egr delete 97 3500 4x4 slt ext. cab 12v 5 speed kdp fix, 0 plate in need of clutch now

11-08-2009, 02:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
12vbigkermit Diesel Freak Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 831 Thanks: 7 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts 12vbigkermit's Truck Pics	bump for u __________________ 98 2500 4x4 7"38's, 8kh.i.d, pump tweaks, 4gsk, stacks, inline defuser,FASS,gauges,Suncoast billet trans bllt flex plate, tc lck up, timing, k&n, head oringed+ stg3 valve job,60lbs spring,coaltrain 140's soon to be a1's and super b special.

11-08-2009, 02:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
das_16_2003 Diesel Freak Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alice Texas Posts: 626 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts das_16_2003's Truck Pics	well i think i figured it out i think i have the spacers wrong but thanks for the bump i am going to go try to get this done right now i will keep you all informed. __________________ 08 2500 4x4 lonestar lwb 6.7 auto, 2.5 inch leveling kit, 285's bfgs, smarty, isspro ev2 boost/trans/egt, egr delete 97 3500 4x4 slt ext. cab 12v 5 speed kdp fix, 0 plate in need of clutch now

11-08-2009, 07:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
das_16_2003 Diesel Freak Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alice Texas Posts: 626 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts das_16_2003's Truck Pics	well i still have a minor hit on the diff cover well i am going to put a leveling kit so it should fit then. __________________ 08 2500 4x4 lonestar lwb 6.7 auto, 2.5 inch leveling kit, 285's bfgs, smarty, isspro ev2 boost/trans/egt, egr delete 97 3500 4x4 slt ext. cab 12v 5 speed kdp fix, 0 plate in need of clutch now

11-09-2009, 08:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
das_16_2003 Diesel Freak Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alice Texas Posts: 626 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts das_16_2003's Truck Pics	ya well i still cant figure out why its hitting on my differental cover but when i will install the leveling kit and then the alignment i guess i may have to go with a bigger lift or the stock track bar back in. __________________ 08 2500 4x4 lonestar lwb 6.7 auto, 2.5 inch leveling kit, 285's bfgs, smarty, isspro ev2 boost/trans/egt, egr delete 97 3500 4x4 slt ext. cab 12v 5 speed kdp fix, 0 plate in need of clutch now

11-12-2009, 09:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
das_16_2003 Diesel Freak Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alice Texas Posts: 626 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts das_16_2003's Truck Pics	ok well i took some more pics to show were it hit and how close it is to the differential and to see if the leveling kit i purchased is going to help me out. __________________ 08 2500 4x4 lonestar lwb 6.7 auto, 2.5 inch leveling kit, 285's bfgs, smarty, isspro ev2 boost/trans/egt, egr delete 97 3500 4x4 slt ext. cab 12v 5 speed kdp fix, 0 plate in need of clutch now