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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 03:46 AM
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I just lifted my 2012 JKU using the AEV 2.5 with control arm relo brackets. My Jeep now pulls pretty hard to the left. The rear axle is just about centered less than a 1/4 inch off. The front axle is shifted to the drivers side by about 3/4 of an inc or more. Would this cause the Jeep to pull left? Everything else is tight and good to go. I plan on taking everything loose and re torquing to see if that would help. Do you think I should run an adjustable track bar in the front? FYI, the Jeeps alignment was not an issue before the lift and everything was torqued while the jeep was on the ground. Thanks.
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Badpirate
I just lifted my 2012 JKU using the AEV 2.5 with control arm relo brackets. My Jeep now pulls pretty hard to the left. The rear axle is just about centered less than a 1/4 inch off. The front axle is shifted to the drivers side by about 3/4 of an inc or more. Would this cause the Jeep to pull left? Everything else is tight and good to go. I plan on taking everything loose and re torquing to see if that would help. Do you think I should run an adjustable track bar in the front? FYI, the Jeeps alignment was not an issue before the lift and everything was torqued while the jeep was on the ground. Thanks.
You're still gonna need an alignment done!
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 04:17 AM
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You're still gonna need an alignment done!
How do you do an alignment with this lift? what is there to adjust? i think everything is bolted and the only thing that can be adjusted is the toe?

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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 04:28 AM
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Yes, you need to center that front axle. You have an adjustable track bar or drop bracket? I am not familier with that kit.
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by jeep2007
Yes, you need to center that front axle. You have an adjustable track bar or drop bracket? I am not familier with that kit.
I have neither. I am going to purchase an adjustable track bar. I was looking at a JKS. I that a good choice? That should take care of my issue correct? Thanks.
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by pjk

How do you do an alignment with this lift? what is there to adjust? i think everything is bolted and the only thing that can be adjusted is the toe?

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Well you probable have the aev drop brackets. If you do make sure the lower control arms are bolted to the highest hole out of the three that are there. Then just get an alignment. However, did you upgrade the steering stabilizer? If you did and its a bilstein, it will pull left slightly. They are known for it
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by rockkrawler628
Well you probable have the aev drop brackets. If you do make sure the lower control arms are bolted to the highest hole out of the three that are there. Then just get an alignment. However, did you upgrade the steering stabilizer? If you did and its a bilstein, it will pull left slightly. They are known for it
Yes on the drop brackets. Yes on the top most hole. No on the stabilizer. I don't understand how the alignment would be out with the bolt on equipment.
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Badpirate

Yes on the drop brackets. Yes on the top most hole. No on the stabilizer. I don't understand how the alignment would be out with the bolt on equipment.
Sounds lipke something is wrong with the install to me. I have the AEV 2.5 with geometry correction brackets and my Jeep tracks dead staraight. Something is off
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 06:40 AM
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Sounds lipke something is wrong with the install to me. I have the AEV 2.5 with geometry correction brackets and my Jeep tracks dead staraight. Something is off
Sorry for the typos. I also wanted to mention that I did have an alignment done after install. You should always realign after lifting IMO
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 06:45 AM
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Its most likely your trackbar. Alignment should fix her
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