Hands down the nicest second gen track bar on the market, the Thuren track bar fixes the flawed and weak 2nd gen track bar that is so famous for causing sloppy steering and unnecessary vibration and wobble by completely changing the mounting point and bar geometry. Simply put, this is one of the single most important upgrades to improve the handling and steering feel of your 2nd gen Ram, and will stop unwanted flex and play that results from the axle shifting under the truck with the flawed factory design.
Thuren uses a heim joint on the axle side, and a Delrin bushing on the frame side to ensure trouble free use and no play.
0-4" suspension lift and is designed for a factory pitman arm. This setup can support up to 13" suspension travel, and can allow the suspension to use factory bump travel. SHOULD clear larger diff covers but that has not been tested yet.
Includes track bar, frame bracket, and all hardware needed. This track bar is fully bolt on, no welding required.
Fits 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002 Ram 2500 / 3500 trucks and SHOULD FIT 1994-2002 Ram 1500 4x4 trucks.
FITMENT NOTES:
Please note, this track bar doesn't work with the inverted orientation of the factory sway bar that Carli and many other brands require for their 2nd gen sway bar end links for 1994-1998 trucks. Thuren does not offer end links for 94-98 2nd gens but they most be run with longer travel coils.
This track bar does work on 98.5 and newer trucks running either the Carli/Thuren sway bar end links, or complete replacement Thuren sway bar. On the older 94-97 trucks, you must cut off your factory axle side sway bar mounbts to convert to the 98.5+ axle mounts and sway bar using these weld on DT Pro Fab tabs, or run the DT Pro Fab track 2nd gen bar which is compatible with all year models, sway bars configurations, and generations.
Some of the later 1999-2002 3500 trucks have a larger diameter Sway Bar, with a more curved shape to it. This bar has a inward "kick" to it, moving it closer to the frame. This style bar will not work with our Track bar Kit. Please email us pictures of your factory 3500 Sway Bar if you are unsure or the clearance needed, or, plan on purchasing our Sway Bar kit. Out of many hundred 1994-2002 Trackbar kits sold, we have only seen this issue pop up a few times. If you have this issue, we recommend a DT Pro Fab track 2nd gen bar which is compatible with all year models, sway bars configurations, and generations.
If you have the PSC Big Bore SG851 gearbox kit, you will need a M14 x 2.0 x 120mm long and 10.9 rated.
Customer Reviews
I ordered and installed this package on my 2001 Ram 2500. My truck was running the ori steering equipment and now with ~150k miles it was loose and difficult to control. My wife absolutely hated driving it for this reason. I’m a DIY nubie and installing this equipment pushed the limits of my comfort zone. Especially the ball joints. My lesson learned is to make sure that the shop you use for alignment knows what they’re doing. It took two shops, but the second one dialed everything in. I love the steering now. It’s responsive and comfortable to drive. For my situation the investment was not trivial, but definitely worth it as I intend to keep this truck for many years. Good stuff. One additional side note, for some reason one of my axle seals started leaking after I pulled the axle to install the ball joints so I had to have those replaced as part of this project too.
Installed in about 3.5 hours, fairly simple install. Minor trimming but not much. Steering wheel has never been tighter. Wheel feels the same as my gf’s Camry. Couldn’t be happier with the results
Easy install, and by far the best improvement of the steering in this truck. Even after a PSC steering box, and the synergy steering linkage and mevotech ball joints and 4 oem replacement track bars. This one thing changed the way this truck drove more than all those combined. I would have paid more if I knew it would make the truck feel this good to drive.
Kit is super nice as expected from Thuren. Giving 4 stars since install was more involved than expected and not quite bolt on. More grinding and drilling needed than I like for how much this costs. Replaced a rare parts adjustable trackbar and the difference is night and day. Wish I would have bought this sooner.
Customer service was great. Install was pretty smooth, but I would highly recommend having a second person as the directions mention. I’ll definitely be ordering more from CJC. Waiting for the updated 2nd gen Carli system to be released.
