Pure performance 8" questions

bad magic · 11-01-2009, 10:57 PM

I am running the pure performance 8" coilover kit on the truck in my sig. Anyway, i started to get a little play in what i thought were the heim joints in the sway bar end links, and in the track bar. Started making a rattling noise. I ordered new heims for the sway bar links, and a heim and bushing for the track bar. Last night i tore into it to replace everything and found that the heims were just fine, but that the brackets for both the track bar and the sway bar have been ovaled out to the point of letting things move around, and make alot of noise.
Is this normal for this kit? It only has about 17,000 miles on it. Is it something that would be covered under their "abuse proof lifetime guarantee"? I'm a little dissapointed right now.

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timmys 03 cummins · 11-01-2009, 11:45 PM

um rock krawler makes that lift its junk as the come i had rock krawler on my jeep took it off

timmys 03 cummins · 11-01-2009, 11:48 PM

i know the dodge is diffrent than a jeep wrangler but they use the same arms and all of my springs and arms where coming apart. find out whats braking take it off call rock krawler and ask for the owner his name is matt nice guy chilled with him in moab he will take care of you

bad magic · 11-02-2009, 12:13 AM

I wouldn't call the lift junk. The components (control arms, track bar, etc.) are very stout pieces. Much, much beefier than stock. The only issue i am having is what is stated above, and i am looking for someone else who has had real world experience with this particular lift to see if they have seen the same.

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Mocho · 11-02-2009, 12:25 AM

I only have their track bar but 1 year and 9,000 miles and i've having issues with it to. From the day I installed the track bar it has been nothing but problems....and they are less then eager to help.

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bad magic · 11-02-2009, 12:49 AM

what kind of problems are you having?

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**Skyd Ram** · 11-02-2009, 11:07 AM

This is a common problem with many track bar drop brackets when the bolts are not torqued down. Even the slightest movement can allow the bolt to start moving back and forth thus eventually ovaling the hole out.

There is ton's of force exerted against the track bar. That is why the factory one wear out so quickly as well.

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Satan's Chariot · 11-02-2009, 01:19 PM

I welded my track bar bracket, and I haven't had any other problems with the arms or track bar.

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timmys 03 cummins · 11-02-2009, 06:06 PM

ur right its not junk i just wasnt happy with my lift but it flexes like crazy i just hated road manners it had

mudslinger · 11-02-2009, 06:28 PM

My end links have a little bit of slop, but there is no noise while driving and no noticed change in function.

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**sofakingbad** · 11-02-2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmys 03 cummins

um rock krawler makes that lift its junk as the come i had rock krawler on my jeep took it off

i beg to differ...i have had several of there 6" long arm kits on my TJ an Rubicon an never had any problems with ther product.....

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DustinB · 11-02-2009, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mocho

I only have their track bar but 1 year and 9,000 miles and i've having issues with it to. From the day I installed the track bar it has been nothing but problems....and they are less then eager to help.

sounds like you shoulda went with a thuren bar!!

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11-01-2009, 10:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
bad magic Cummins Fan Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 83 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post bad magic's Truck Pics	Pure performance 8" questions I am running the pure performance 8" coilover kit on the truck in my sig. Anyway, i started to get a little play in what i thought were the heim joints in the sway bar end links, and in the track bar. Started making a rattling noise. I ordered new heims for the sway bar links, and a heim and bushing for the track bar. Last night i tore into it to replace everything and found that the heims were just fine, but that the brackets for both the track bar and the sway bar have been ovaled out to the point of letting things move around, and make alot of noise. Is this normal for this kit? It only has about 17,000 miles on it. Is it something that would be covered under their "abuse proof lifetime guarantee"? I'm a little dissapointed right now. __________________ 2007.5 6.7 mega cab. laramie. 68RFE. 8" Rock Krawler coilover 22" badlands. 37" toyos. 2005 Quad 4x4. sport yellow. 6 speed. bone stock.

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11-01-2009, 11:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
timmys 03 cummins Cummins Fan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts timmys 03 cummins's Truck Pics	um rock krawler makes that lift its junk as the come i had rock krawler on my jeep took it off

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timmys 03 cummins Cummins Fan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts timmys 03 cummins's Truck Pics	i know the dodge is diffrent than a jeep wrangler but they use the same arms and all of my springs and arms where coming apart. find out whats braking take it off call rock krawler and ask for the owner his name is matt nice guy chilled with him in moab he will take care of you

11-02-2009, 12:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
bad magic Cummins Fan Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 83 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post bad magic's Truck Pics	I wouldn't call the lift junk. The components (control arms, track bar, etc.) are very stout pieces. Much, much beefier than stock. The only issue i am having is what is stated above, and i am looking for someone else who has had real world experience with this particular lift to see if they have seen the same. __________________ 2007.5 6.7 mega cab. laramie. 68RFE. 8" Rock Krawler coilover 22" badlands. 37" toyos. 2005 Quad 4x4. sport yellow. 6 speed. bone stock.

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Mocho Cummins Nut Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 422 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Mocho's Truck Pics	I only have their track bar but 1 year and 9,000 miles and i've having issues with it to. From the day I installed the track bar it has been nothing but problems....and they are less then eager to help. __________________ 2004.5 3500 Quad Cab 4x4 CTD Laramie 6 spd std A few mods

11-02-2009, 12:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
bad magic Cummins Fan Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 83 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 1 Post bad magic's Truck Pics	what kind of problems are you having? __________________ 2007.5 6.7 mega cab. laramie. 68RFE. 8" Rock Krawler coilover 22" badlands. 37" toyos. 2005 Quad 4x4. sport yellow. 6 speed. bone stock.

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Skyd Ram 07 MegaCummins Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Macomb Twp/Lewiston,MI Posts: 1,256 Thanks: 74 Thanked 61 Times in 55 Posts Skyd Ram's Truck Pics	This is a common problem with many track bar drop brackets when the bolts are not torqued down. Even the slightest movement can allow the bolt to start moving back and forth thus eventually ovaling the hole out. There is ton's of force exerted against the track bar. That is why the factory one wear out so quickly as well. __________________ Your 3rd Gen source for products from: Carli/Bilstein/Pure Performance/RIZE/Lightforce BMF Wheels/Edge/SMARTY/Snow Performance/MBRP AFE/Randy Ellis Designs/H&S/Dynatrac/Shibby Engineering Addictive Desert Designs/S&B www.8LUGTruckGear.com 888-886-2480

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Satan's Chariot Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown/San Marcos, TX Posts: 275 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts Satan's Chariot's Truck Pics	I welded my track bar bracket, and I haven't had any other problems with the arms or track bar. __________________ 2006 Reg Cab 4x4 Auto, 9.5" Long arm, Thuren Shackles, 40" MT/R's, Engine Stuff - PDP 1984 Chevy K10, D44 Welded, 14FF, 4" Lift, 38.5x15.5 PJ's

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timmys 03 cummins Cummins Fan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts timmys 03 cummins's Truck Pics	ur right its not junk i just wasnt happy with my lift but it flexes like crazy i just hated road manners it had

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mudslinger Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 189 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts mudslinger's Truck Pics	My end links have a little bit of slop, but there is no noise while driving and no noticed change in function. __________________ '03, 3500, 4x4, built auto, PDR Twins, Cool duals, TST,EZ, Smarty, FASS150,DDP 90's, Arson3, HID, 12" Rock Krawler Desert Race lift, 20* indexing ring, OUO drop kit, DSS, 14.5r Michelin XL's on 20" Black Widows, Thuren HD steering kit, Fox steering stabilizer