Suspension issues
JK Super Freak
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Vallejo, CA
Front:
Caster Left: 3.1. Right: 3.3
This is the reason for your drift. Factory is 4.2*
So going with more castor angle than stock since your lifted will help with drift.
Some go as high as 6* but don't go too high as this will cause front drive shaft vibrations.
Caster Left: 3.1. Right: 3.3
This is the reason for your drift. Factory is 4.2*
So going with more castor angle than stock since your lifted will help with drift.
Some go as high as 6* but don't go too high as this will cause front drive shaft vibrations.
JK Junkie
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: CT
Here are the final results AFTER an alignment.
Please have a look and explain what is wrong and how I can correct.
Here are my alignment results.
Front:
Caster Left: 3.1. Right: 3.3
Camber Left: -0.7. Right: -0.2
Toe Left: 0.10. Right:0.10
Rear:
Camber Left: -0.6 .Right: 0.0
Toe Left: 0.18 .Right: 0.02
Please have a look and explain what is wrong and how I can correct.
Here are my alignment results.
Front:
Caster Left: 3.1. Right: 3.3
Camber Left: -0.7. Right: -0.2
Toe Left: 0.10. Right:0.10
Rear:
Camber Left: -0.6 .Right: 0.0
Toe Left: 0.18 .Right: 0.02
.018 looks kind of funky.
What size tires you running ?
Might want to add a little toe. I found mine to drive better 1/16-0
JK Super Freak
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From: Vallejo, CA
JK Freak
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This might help you get a more solid understanding of what everyone is saying. It sure helped me.
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?3...-End-Alignment
Ol' Bob
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?3...-End-Alignment
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JK Newbie
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: cbs newfoundland
This might help you get a more solid understanding of what everyone is saying. It sure helped me.
Basic Do-it-Yourself Jeep JK Wrangler Front End Alignment
Ol' Bob
Basic Do-it-Yourself Jeep JK Wrangler Front End Alignment
Ol' Bob
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JK Newbie
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 75
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From: cbs newfoundland
Time to get rid of the RC lift???
Between a rock and hard place here....
Here are what I have been thinking about.
Getting better springs as my current kit uses stock with spacers.
Getting Bilsteins 5100's as I hate the way the RC 2.0 handle over washboard in the road, they take some time to react and stabilize.
Getting Adjustable LCA's
Now if I buy all of this individually,I may as well just junk the RC crap all together, and get either an AEV full kit or Rock Krawler kit.
What are your thoughts on the two options above?
Here are my stats:
Perfectionist when it comes to appearence,performance and handling of every toy I own.
No kids.
Daily commuter....Highway.
Like the ability to jump off the road most travelled, and be adventurous at times, without sacraficing highway handling.
Because of the perfectionist side of me, money is not a barrier when spent properly on the correct items to satisfy my hunger to have a lifted jeep, capable of handling highway and a little trail driving.
2.5 - 3 lift is acceptable for me, as I do not wish to change out all 10 of my factory 17'' wheels, I kinda like them.
What to do, what to do??
Here are what I have been thinking about.
Getting better springs as my current kit uses stock with spacers.
Getting Bilsteins 5100's as I hate the way the RC 2.0 handle over washboard in the road, they take some time to react and stabilize.
Getting Adjustable LCA's
Now if I buy all of this individually,I may as well just junk the RC crap all together, and get either an AEV full kit or Rock Krawler kit.
What are your thoughts on the two options above?
Here are my stats:
Perfectionist when it comes to appearence,performance and handling of every toy I own.
No kids.
Daily commuter....Highway.
Like the ability to jump off the road most travelled, and be adventurous at times, without sacraficing highway handling.
Because of the perfectionist side of me, money is not a barrier when spent properly on the correct items to satisfy my hunger to have a lifted jeep, capable of handling highway and a little trail driving.
2.5 - 3 lift is acceptable for me, as I do not wish to change out all 10 of my factory 17'' wheels, I kinda like them.
What to do, what to do??
Last edited by Newfie; Feb 25, 2013 at 08:08 AM.
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JK Newbie
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 75
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From: cbs newfoundland
Between a rock and hard place here....
Here are wht I have thinking about.
Getting better springs as my current kit uses stock with spacers.
Getting Bilsteins 5100's as I hate the way the RC 2.0 handle over washboard in the road, they take some time to react and stabilize.
Getting Adjustable LCA's
Now if I buy all of this individually,I may as well just junk the RC crap all together, and get either an AEV full kit or Rock Krawler kit.
What are your thoughts on the two options above?
Here are my stats:
Perfectionist when it comes to appearence,performance and handling of every toy I own.
No kids.
Daily commuter....Highway.
Like the ability to jump off the road most travelled, and be adventurous at times, without sacraficing highway handling.
Because of the perfectionist side of me, money is not a barrier when spent properly on the correct items to satisfy my hunger to have a lifted jeep, capable of handling highway and a little trail driving.
2.5 - 3 lift is acceptable for me, as I do not wish to change out all 10 of my factory 17'' wheels, I kinda like them.
What to do, what to do??
Here are wht I have thinking about.
Getting better springs as my current kit uses stock with spacers.
Getting Bilsteins 5100's as I hate the way the RC 2.0 handle over washboard in the road, they take some time to react and stabilize.
Getting Adjustable LCA's
Now if I buy all of this individually,I may as well just junk the RC crap all together, and get either an AEV full kit or Rock Krawler kit.
What are your thoughts on the two options above?
Here are my stats:
Perfectionist when it comes to appearence,performance and handling of every toy I own.
No kids.
Daily commuter....Highway.
Like the ability to jump off the road most travelled, and be adventurous at times, without sacraficing highway handling.
Because of the perfectionist side of me, money is not a barrier when spent properly on the correct items to satisfy my hunger to have a lifted jeep, capable of handling highway and a little trail driving.
2.5 - 3 lift is acceptable for me, as I do not wish to change out all 10 of my factory 17'' wheels, I kinda like them.
What to do, what to do??