Alignment questions
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JK Newbie
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From: Seattle
Alignment questions
Advice on alingment please. Mods: Rough Country 2.5 (premium) BB, Adjustable Track Bar, #4 1.5" Wheel Spacers , 275/70R18 Cooper Discoverer stt ANY opinons on aligning this set up? My alingment guys are saying not much they can do? But, the stock alingment was off and caused tire wear bad... any help?
-Matt
Pic of new set up...
-Matt
Pic of new set up...
Last edited by Karma189; Mar 24, 2011 at 01:49 PM.
JK Super Freak
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From: downingtown, PA
you need to adjust the drag link to re-center the steering wheel, anyone that works on cars for a living should know that, it sounds like you are dealing with a bunch of dumb asses. If you were in my area, I would gladly do the alignment (correctly) for you
JK Enthusiast
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From: Palmdale, CA
A reputable alignment shop should be able to provide you with a print out showing the current Caster, Camber, Toe in, and Thrust Angle. There are several things that can cause your specific issue and without the alignment numbers, you're just guessing.
Straightening the steering wheel is an easy fix but why is it off center to begin with? Need more info to advise.
Can you post the current alignment numbers?
Straightening the steering wheel is an easy fix but why is it off center to begin with? Need more info to advise.Can you post the current alignment numbers?
JK Jedi Master
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From: Austin <--> Colorado Springs
Steering wheel - they can recenter
Toe - they can adjust if needed
Front Axle - adj trackbar, they can center your front axle if needed
Caster - stock ca's, nothing they can do (unless you add components)
Camber - solid axle, nothing they can do (unless you add components)
Rear Axle - relo bracket, nothing they can do
If you want them to do more, you need to add an adj rear trackbar, some form of caster correction, and if your camber is out of spec, another $600 for offset balljoints.
Toe - they can adjust if needed
Front Axle - adj trackbar, they can center your front axle if needed
Caster - stock ca's, nothing they can do (unless you add components)
Camber - solid axle, nothing they can do (unless you add components)
Rear Axle - relo bracket, nothing they can do
If you want them to do more, you need to add an adj rear trackbar, some form of caster correction, and if your camber is out of spec, another $600 for offset balljoints.