Caster and Control Arm Length
JK Junkie
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From: The San Andreas Fault
If you adjust the 5 links ( 4 CAs and trackbar) randomly or incorrectly, it can lead to binding of the joints during articulation. You just need to be rationale and systematic about adjusting the lengths.
The process in the Alignment Write Up has worked well for many of us.
Regarding the Caster specs, if you can align your wheels to that level of accuracy in your home garage ...
How do you adjust your Camber?
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JK Newbie
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: San Antonio TX
Would it be everyone's opinion that I should make sure that my control arms are of the same length?
If I still drift a bit to the driver side, maybe I should consider an alignment?
If I still drift a bit to the driver side, maybe I should consider an alignment?
JK Jedi Master
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From: Maine
JK Freak
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From: Frazier Park, CA
Yes, The lower CA's should be the same length and the upper CA's are also the same length. I asume that you know that the uppers will be a different length than the lowers.
Look in the write-up section and review lift kit installs and especially the allignment write-up.
I solved my pull to the right by adjusting the track bar.
An alignment is very easy to do on a jeep, you may want to consider doing it yourself.
Look in the write-up section and review lift kit installs and especially the allignment write-up.
I solved my pull to the right by adjusting the track bar.
An alignment is very easy to do on a jeep, you may want to consider doing it yourself.
JK Newbie
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: beachcity, tx
I was just looking over the installation guide from teraflex,
it said the driver side should be 23 7/8
and the passenger side should be 24 1/8 on the 4 door
it also said the front lower passenger and driver control arms are different to eliminate the tendency of the JK's to pull to the right
it said the driver side should be 23 7/8
and the passenger side should be 24 1/8 on the 4 door
it also said the front lower passenger and driver control arms are different to eliminate the tendency of the JK's to pull to the right
JK Freak
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From: Frazier Park, CA
That's kind of interesting, so Teraflex is advising a .25" longer wheelbase on the passenger side. That would induce a constant slow turn to the left. Just curious, does the lift that you got (with the instructions) include an adjustable track bar?
I was just looking over the installation guide from teraflex,
it said the driver side should be 23 7/8
and the passenger side should be 24 1/8 on the 4 door
it also said the front lower passenger and driver control arms are different to eliminate the tendency of the JK's to pull to the right
it said the driver side should be 23 7/8
and the passenger side should be 24 1/8 on the 4 door
it also said the front lower passenger and driver control arms are different to eliminate the tendency of the JK's to pull to the right
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Waldwick, NJ
No, it doesn't. It's to accomadate for the crown in the roads here. Just like I spoke about earlier, and had everyone basically tell me I was an idiot.
JK Junkie
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From: HAWAII
I was just looking over the installation guide from teraflex,
it said the driver side should be 23 7/8
and the passenger side should be 24 1/8 on the 4 door
it also said the front lower passenger and driver control arms are different to eliminate the tendency of the JK's to pull to the right
it said the driver side should be 23 7/8
and the passenger side should be 24 1/8 on the 4 door
it also said the front lower passenger and driver control arms are different to eliminate the tendency of the JK's to pull to the right
...Got my control arms (havent installed my lift yet),but that's what the TF instructions recommends...
JK Newbie
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: beachcity, tx
I just happen to find teraflex installation guide first.
