front axel off by 1/8th after lift
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I recently put a 4" TF lift and noticed my passenger wheel is out 1/8th of an inch further than my driver side. What do I do? Is that a track bar adjustment? This is my first jeep and lift so pardon my lack of knowledge. Thanks for any help or suggestions. Also noticed my new Hd 9550 TF steering damper has fluid all over it...that mean its bad?
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1/8" out is really pretty close. Yes, it's a track bar adjustment 1/2 turn on the track bar will fix it. Also check your wheels and make sure there in the center of the wheel well (Control arm length), you can also check this by making sure the spring perches are in a vertical line. Set the pinion in the rear so that your drive shaft is straight.
Then make sure you do the front end alignment. You can do it yourself. There is a write in the write up section. Check your toe in (tie rod adjustment) and your castor angle. Set your castor angle somewhere between +4.2(stock) and +6 degrees. More castor = better steering, but at the expense of some vibration and driveline wear. Less castor = No vibration and normal wear, but at the expense or steering feel and DS wear. In other words it's a compromise that you'll have to find. I would start at +5 degrees and adjust to your taste from there.
Then make sure you do the front end alignment. You can do it yourself. There is a write in the write up section. Check your toe in (tie rod adjustment) and your castor angle. Set your castor angle somewhere between +4.2(stock) and +6 degrees. More castor = better steering, but at the expense of some vibration and driveline wear. Less castor = No vibration and normal wear, but at the expense or steering feel and DS wear. In other words it's a compromise that you'll have to find. I would start at +5 degrees and adjust to your taste from there.
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Probably. It your Jeep has no suspension/alignment problems, you may not even notice if it's lost all pressure. However, you might check with Teraflex--I believe they will replace it for no charge if it shows no signs of obvious damage (bashed on rocks, etc).
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Thanks...yea I get a lil wobble if I hit potholes when goin over 40mph. Gonna call Northridge 4×4 to see about replacing it for me. Was looking at a drag link flip kit also. As for the track bar ill adjust it when its not raining...got my bikes takin up all the space in my garage.
