Don't you have to do an alignment after doing a lift?

 

This is a JK and not a TJ. On a TJ, because of how the steering is designed with the drag link and tie-rod being physically connected to each other, you do need to do a toe-in alignement. However, on a JK, the drag link is separate from tie-rod and so the toe-in will not change after installing a lift. All you really need to re-center your steering wheel and/or depending on how high you go, set your caster as well.

 

doesn't the jeep have to be perfectly straight for the esp/bas light to turn off?

I have the ruib axles now. ESPOFF light comes on when lockers are engaged ... but ESP/BAS lights are still on, also when driving too. If i recenter my steering will it fix the problem? i had it before ai got the axles also.

I have a 4.5" RE LAK with 35" MT Baja Claws.

 

i did my alignment the best i could with a tape measure and some wood but i brought it to a local shop and they did it with the lasers.. a lot better. i feel safer driving now when going over 55 with no steering shake. i would def take it to have it done you can only do it so well with the eye and a tape measure

 

wayoflife, I have the 3 ich ft lift with adj fronts (upper and lower), also the rear and front adj trackbars. Im running 35' tires. I was thinking that somebody said the camber needed to be 6 or 7 degrees. Is that correct?

 

I know I am not wayoflife but....

Camber needs to be a lot less then 6 or 7 degrees. I think it needs to be between .1 degree and -.6 degrees with a max difference of .5 degrees between the two front tire

Currently I have -1.1 degrees camber in my left front. The dealer says that front end alignment is only covered through 12,000 miles and I have 15,555 miles. I expect to have a disagreement tomorrow with my dealer.