which side does rear axle shift to
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JK Freak
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From: kunkletown, PA
which side does rear axle shift to
i was wondering which side of the jeep the rear axle shifts towards,
driver or passenger?
i will be removing my skyjacker rear track bar bracket and the brace and replacing it with a adjustable track bar...
driver or passenger?
i will be removing my skyjacker rear track bar bracket and the brace and replacing it with a adjustable track bar...
JK Super Freak
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From: Lawrenceville, NJ
I feel strongly that you go under the jeep, and look at the track bar.
It is attached to the frame at the upper end of the bar, and to the axle at the lower end.
OK, when you LIFT the frame, the axle stays on the ground, BUT, is PULLED TOWARDS the frame by the track bar.
SO - for all the dyslexics out there, if you forget...just LOOK.
The front axle and the rear axle are attached oppositely, so each gets pulled by the frame in opposite directions.
IE: If you want to know which way the axle shifts, its pulled to the frame.
BTW - this ALSO happens when you droop the axle off road, because droop and a lift do the exact same thing.
Hope that helps to understand what you are looking for.
It is attached to the frame at the upper end of the bar, and to the axle at the lower end.
OK, when you LIFT the frame, the axle stays on the ground, BUT, is PULLED TOWARDS the frame by the track bar.
SO - for all the dyslexics out there, if you forget...just LOOK.
The front axle and the rear axle are attached oppositely, so each gets pulled by the frame in opposite directions.
IE: If you want to know which way the axle shifts, its pulled to the frame.
BTW - this ALSO happens when you droop the axle off road, because droop and a lift do the exact same thing.
Hope that helps to understand what you are looking for.
JK Enthusiast
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Whenever teej mentions "being pulled towards the frame" in his explanation, he means towards the side of the frame (driver or passenger) that the track bar bracket on the frame is mounted.
A better (more accurate and precise) way of doing it is by using a plumb bob and string, and hold the string to the fender flare and measure the distance to a fixed object on your axles.
A better (more accurate and precise) way of doing it is by using a plumb bob and string, and hold the string to the fender flare and measure the distance to a fixed object on your axles.