Abstract: An equalizer bar for a tracked vehicle is connected to the track roller frames via an arrangement comprising a pin which is swivel ably mounted to the equalizer bar and held rigidly by the track roller frame. The pin is positively held by the track roller frame, for example by channels in which the pin sits such that the side load is at least partially absorbed by the channel walls rather than the fasteners. The fasteners are located such that they experience minimal side load and aid a positive location of the pin in the channels.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for connecting a track frame of a work machine to an equalizer bar are provided. The method may include aligning a connection pin into a partial open first bore formed on a connection structure of a frame member and aligning the connection pin into a partial open second bore formed on a cap member. The method may further include coupling the cap member to the connection structure so that the connection pin is held between the first and second bores and so that a cap shoulder, which may be arranged on the cap member, is disposed between the connection pin and the connection structure. Moreover, the method may include coupling the cap member to the connection structure so that the connection pin is held between the first and second bores and so that the cap member deforms about a deformation region, which may be disposed on the cap member.