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Is alignment needed after installing BB and disconnects

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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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Have a 2010 Sahara JK that I want to put a 2inch BB on and install disconnects for the same amount of lift. Will a wheel alignment have to be done. Thanks for all the great info on this site. Great stuff for a newby
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 03:42 PM
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About the only thing you might need to do is recenter your steering wheel. BTW welcome
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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Drive it afterwards and check it out, usually the wheel will be off center but you may not notice any difference in the way it drives. If you can live with the steering wheel like that then nope!
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Rhino64
About the only thing you might need to do is recenter your steering wheel. BTW welcome
Is recentering the steering wheel something I can do?
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Steamboat Jeeper
Is recentering the steering wheel something I can do?

Yes, you will need someone to give you a hand though...they will need to hold the wheel as you make the adjustments or vice versa...
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Southern Girl
Yes, you will need someone to give you a hand though...they will need to hold the wheel as you make the adjustments or vice versa...


Loosen two bolts, turn the turnbuckle until the steering wheel is straight, tighten bolts. One person, less than 5 minutes.


This is in the write-ups area (there is an index at the top)
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...-end-alignment
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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Thanks for all the help. Just what I needed to know in less than a half hour. Fantastic.
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf


Loosen two bolts, turn the turnbuckle until the steering wheel is straight, tighten bolts. One person, less than 5 minutes.


This is in the write-ups area (there is an index at the top)
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...-end-alignment
Well then..I stand corrected. I just don't like mine to be off so I have someone hold it as I tighten the bolts.
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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There is no need for you to have an alignment done unless you remove the front track bar. centering your steering wheel is easy, but may take a few times until you get it right. Good luck and have fun with it!
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