2014+ Ram 2500 and Power Wagon trucks use a rear coil suspension design, which from the factory is prone to getting a wag or sway feeling as it cycles. At times, it can be so severe that it will even engage the ABS or traction control. If you've experienced this, the Thuren rear track bar is the solution!
This track bar flattens the track bar angle to dramatically reduce the lateral movement of the suspension through the wheel travel. Simply put, this is how Ram should have designed their rear track bar from the factory! This track bar also features spherical end joints, which reduce the bushing slop found in the factory track bar for even further improvements in handling. While not a mandatory part needed for your suspension, most people find the upgrade VERY worth the money.
Fitment Info:
-This fits the 2014+ 2500 Ram and the 2014+ Ram Power Wagon.
-Trackbar length is extended 6.5" and lifted off the axle, to improve the geometry.
-Retains full suspension compression travel so no bump drops required.
-Hardened 4140 Chromoly solid bar.
-Uses same ultra high-end greaseable rebuildable joints as Thuren control arms.
-17-4 Hardened stainless center pivots.
-All grade 8 hardware.
-1/4" Steel CNC laser cut and formed heavy duty adapter bracket
-Only one new hole to drill and 2 existing holes to open up slightly on the 2500. 2 new holes to drill on the Power Wagon.
-This product will function well on any brand suspension from 0"-2.5" actual rear lift.
Customer Reviews
In installed on a 2020 Power Wagon and the instructions for the install were a bit confusing. Do yourself a favor and look at the instructions on the Thuren website. The photos are much more clear than in the printed directions.
The second step in the instructions say to put the 'dogbone' on the stock mounting holes. But as per the Power Wagon specific instructions, you can't use the stock mounting holes and the new holes haven't been drilled yet. And on the new version of this track bar bracket, the dogbone piece on the back must be modified to fit over the old bracket. I had to cut a notch about 1/4 inch wide and maybe 1/2 inch deep to clear the old bracket. It would also be nice if the instructions clearly labeled the parts. That dogbone bracket wasn't even included in the instruction photos showing all parts. But frankly, it’s pretty obvious how it goes together once you hand fit it against the old bracket. Just know, you will probably need to get the angle grinder out for some slight mods.
The oscillating sway does appear to be gone from the back. That's good. But the rear seems to have a little more body roll under normal driving. I'll get used to that and the oscillation was downright scary with the bed loaded down. So, the tradeoff is worth it for me.
In the photos below, the pinch seam in red is what was interfering with the dogbone bracket that goes towards the FRONT of the truck. I had to notch the 'u' in that dogbone bracket to fit it over that ridge. The other photo shows the dogbone bracket after being modified to fit into the holes. One of which was the new 9/16 hold I had to drill in the stock bracket (opposite side of the camera).
Installed the Thuren rear track bar on my 2020 Ram 6.7 with a Carli Commuter 3.0 lift and a rack/tent setup that tows my K5 rock crawler. Drivability was improved amazingly as the stock track bar used to feel like there was a blowout on the rear passenger shock when loaded down. I highly recommend! Immediately noticed a difference and worth the expense. Easy to install other than a little tricky to get to all the hardware to do final torque. A Small notch is needed on the “dog bone” bracket if you run airbags (I have Firestone’s with daystar cradles). Awesome kit!
Super happy with the up grade. Really improved the towing. Removed the wag I was getting well worth the money!
Was quite the process to get everything lined up and snugged up for drilling the final hole, but a very solid upgrade. Rig is more stable on corners and general riding on dirt and washboard logging roads
I didn’t realize how much the rear end of my truck moved around, until It didn’t anymore. It made a big difference towing heavy and driving around unloaded, it’s absolutely worth every penny!
The only unexpected thing was I had to notch out the baseplate of one airbag to make room for axle side track bar bolt, but it was no big deal.
