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LOWER or UPPER Control Arms??

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Old 10-09-2007, 10:28 AM
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Isn't that a track bar issue?
Old 10-09-2007, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by R33F
Isn't that a track bar issue?

You reminded me that I did want to buy the adjustable track bar too. Just ordered it. All of these components should fix this up.
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Old 10-09-2007, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by R33F
Isn't that a track bar issue?
No, track bars adjust the axle side to side under the jeep. Control arms do front to back.
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Some one explain to me why you would want to shorten the uppers to get more caster?
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I posted a similar thread recently and somebody (I don't remember who??) said that even shortening their adjustable uppers all the way, they still couldn't get the appropriate caster. Only after adding adjustable lowers were they able to get it dailed in perfectly.
Old 10-09-2007, 01:35 PM
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Ok, silly question.

The angle of the front driveshaft is called the ____________? And it affects _____?
The angle of the rear driveshaft is called the _____________? And it affects _____?
Old 10-09-2007, 03:05 PM
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So if a person were to go and buy adjustable uppers and lowers, is it possible to dial these in for the correct caster or are you pretty much stuck taking it to an alignment shop? Just curious if there is a method or place to measure from to get the 7,8, or 9 degrees your're looking for.
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Originally Posted by Rubidonn
So if a person were to go and buy adjustable uppers and lowers, is it possible to dial these in for the correct caster or are you pretty much stuck taking it to an alignment shop? Just curious if there is a method or place to measure from to get the 7,8, or 9 degrees your're looking for.
Yes, in fact, it's the only way to dial it in correctly. As for where and how you should check your caster angle goes, click on the link below and see step #90 on down

http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ation-write-up

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Old 10-09-2007, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
Yes, in fact, it's the only way to dial it in correctly. As for where and how you should check your caster angle goes, click on the link below and see step #90 on down

http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ation-write-up
That URL did not work. I added a "www." to it and Presto... it worked.
http://www.project-jk.com/jeep-jk-wr...ation-write-up
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Originally Posted by simon
That URL did not work. I added a "www." to it and Presto... it worked.
http://www.project-jk.com/jeep-jk-wr...ation-write-up
Oops, thanks for fixing that for me


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