Artec TJ2016 Weld-On Stock Front Trackbar Bracket for Jeep TJ/LJ/XJ/ZJ 97-06

Vehicle Fitment

• 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ/LJ (front Dana 30 or Rubicon Dana 44 axle)
• 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ (front axle)
• 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ (front axle)

Fitment Notes

• Front axle position - replaces the factory front trackbar bracket on Dana 30 and Rubicon Dana 44 axles
• Not bolt-on - installation requires cutting off the factory bracket and welding this one in its place
• Requires general welding and fabrication skills; welding should only be performed by a competent welder
• Joint width is 1.66" - if building a custom trackbar, pair with Artec's narrow misalignment spacers sized for 7/8" heim joints

Features

• Directly addresses a known factory weak point: the stock bracket's hole commonly wallows out over time, allowing axle shifting and contributing to "Death Wobble"
• Heavy-duty replacement designed to eliminate that failure mode for genuine peace of mind
• 1/4" thick construction, CNC precision cut and formed for a quality, heavy-duty solution
• Precisely designed to seat against the coil spring mount and sway bar mount for a clean, factory-integrated fit

Specifications

• Part Number: TJ2016
• Position: Front
• Material: 1/4" Steel
• Joint Width: 1.66"
• Installation: Weld-On (Cut and Replace)
• Category: Trackbar/Panhard Brackets

Included Components

• TJ2016-1, TJ2016-2, TJ2016-3 Bracket Components

Product Description

The Artec TJ2016 is a heavy-duty replacement for the factory front trackbar bracket on the Jeep TJ, LJ, XJ, and ZJ - a bracket with a well-known design flaw. Over time and mileage, the factory bracket's mounting hole tends to wallow out, allowing the axle to shift laterally and contributing directly to the dreaded "Death Wobble" that plagues these platforms, especially once larger tires or a lift are added.

Built from 1/4" thick steel and CNC precision cut and formed, this replacement bracket is engineered to eliminate that failure mode entirely rather than just delay it. It's designed to roll into position against the coil spring mount and sway bar mount for a proper, factory-integrated fit before being fully welded in place - a joint width of 1.66" also makes it a useful reference point for anyone building a custom trackbar to match.

This is a targeted fix for TJ/LJ/XJ/ZJ owners experiencing trackbar-related axle shift or death wobble symptoms, rather than a generic suspension upgrade. Because installation involves cutting off the factory bracket entirely and welding the new one in its place, this is a job for a competent welder - Artec is explicit that improper installation isn't covered under warranty, and the structural role this bracket plays makes precision during the weld genuinely important.