LCAs or track bar
03-01-2010, 05:13 PM
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LCAs or track bar
I'm sure this has been asked before but would it be better to go with the adjustable track bar or LCAs first. Also, would either of these help with the jeep slightly pulling to the left? I have a 3.25" susp. lift and 35in tires. The lift has been on for about a week and a half. I had an alignment done after the lift was installed and the tech said the caster adjustment was very close because of the stock LCAs. I guess I might have answered my own question but just want to make sure.
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03-01-2010, 05:19 PM
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The tech said your Caster was very close to what value?
Adjustable LCAs will always give you the ability to adjust the Caster which frequently becomes a factor when you install lift kits.
Just make sure you buy LCAs with quality bushings.
Adjustable LCAs will always give you the ability to adjust the Caster which frequently becomes a factor when you install lift kits.
Just make sure you buy LCAs with quality bushings.
03-01-2010, 05:24 PM
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You need both:
Front lower arms: You will be able to have a good caster (5 to 5.5 deg.)
A low caster can contribute to DW
adj. trac bar: At 3.25", it is strongly recommended (centering the axle)
Front lower arms: You will be able to have a good caster (5 to 5.5 deg.)
A low caster can contribute to DW
adj. trac bar: At 3.25", it is strongly recommended (centering the axle)
03-01-2010, 05:32 PM
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I know i need both. Just wanted to see which one to go with first. As far as the axle goes i just measured and im sitting 1 inch further out on the drivers side.
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03-01-2010, 05:49 PM
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If you don't mind how it rides now, go for the front track bar first. But if your steering wanders alot, go the front LCA's to adjust caster. Both used in conjunction made a world of difference for me.
03-01-2010, 06:31 PM
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I couldn't afford the Teraflex, either. I got front and rear JKS. I like them a lot. No problems at all.
I also needed trackbars and LCAs but didn't know what to do first. I got the track bars first and I still need the LCAs. My steering was flighty, and still is, but I couldn't stand the way the jeep handled bumps. It felt like they rotated the jeep as I went over them, almost like they swung my tail end around a little. After adding track bars, I feel like I roll straight over them.
I also needed trackbars and LCAs but didn't know what to do first. I got the track bars first and I still need the LCAs. My steering was flighty, and still is, but I couldn't stand the way the jeep handled bumps. It felt like they rotated the jeep as I went over them, almost like they swung my tail end around a little. After adding track bars, I feel like I roll straight over them.
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