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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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I actually don't see the need for an alignment on a JK. Been 36k with it, still within factory spec, -1/8" toe for the 35s.
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Suffolk JK
I actually don't see the need for an alignment on a JK. Been 36k with it, still within factory spec, -1/8" toe for the 35s.
I have to disagree, if he had some camber issues when stock, he just magnified the effect the camber produces by lifting it. Pulls can be one of a few reasons, camber must be considered when talking about solid axles. Get some specs and post them up. Also, rotate all your tires around, sometimes, though more common in the past, radial tires if defected could pull to one side or the other, are you using directional tires, etc. Mine hugs the crown pretty tightly, so I get a pull to the right, do you guys drive on the left side of the road over there?

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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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have you had your tires checked? try putting your left side tires on the right, and vice versa, and see if it pulls to the right afterwards. a broken belt in a tire will cause a pull. also, have you had your brakes checked? a sticking caliper will also cause a pull.
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryanc
I have to disagree, if he had some camber issues when stock, he just magnified the effect the camber produces by lifting it. Pulls can be one of a few reasons, camber must be considered when talking about solid axles. Get some specs and post them up. Also, rotate all your tires around, sometimes, though more common in the past, radial tires if defected could pull to one side or the other, are you using directional tires, etc. Mine hugs the crown pretty tightly, so I get a pull to the right, do you guys drive on the left side of the road over there?
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Yes we drive on the left. So mine is a right hand drive.

Originally Posted by MarcusRTJ
Did the alignment shop leave something loose under there???
I checked every little thing under there myself

Originally Posted by Bacon
have you had your tires checked? try putting your left side tires on the right, and vice versa, and see if it pulls to the right afterwards. a broken belt in a tire will cause a pull. also, have you had your brakes checked? a sticking caliper will also cause a pull.
I did rotate tyres but will have the caliper checked out.




I have on emore thing to ask. What should my alignment reading be? I have the stock tyres.
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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i ordered Lower front adjustable control arms. I hope this can help a bit?
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