I didn't know this was an English class. I had no problems reading and understanding.

 

I would think trying to maintain good caster would increase the angle between the pinion and drive shaft.
Conversely, trying to maintain a good pinion/drive angle, would cause a bad caster angle.

 

Very true Ron. My comment was more generic- bad caster angles on JK housings are the cause of many failures. While trying to maintain decent steering manners, these poor angles lead to improper DS angles.

 

Yes, I see. We've had this conversation before about the need to rotate the center housing in relation to the C's.
I didn't make that connection from your post.

 

Thats why you can't tow a JK with a front wheel car dolly. Lub problems me thinks

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Back in the old day's it use to be 3 deg now they say 6 deg, make me think of a driveshaft catch loop off the punkin, even stock this make's me scared. Don't need to be flipping on the interstate.

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Had my JK 3 years now still stock with an AEV 2.5" lift going on this year.
So where exactly do I grease the U Joints & will that be able to be done on both front & rear plus what will I require to do this ?
Also what about the rubber boots. Do they require some maintanence ?
What should be the OK angles for alignment.

Still learning all this stuff as you can tell.

Oh buy the way Ron I'm off to Duxford again this year for 'Flying Legends'
What did you want me to look for in that Concord again ?
Didn't get a chance last time. Too many Spitfires & Mustangs to watch

Thanks

 

What angles should a JK strive for?

 

Did you see this article? Project-JK.com - Jeep JK Wrangler Resource » Jeep JK & Caster: What is it? How do I measure it and how does it affect my Jeep?

JK caster isn't great from the factory at just over 4*. When a JK is lifted, even just a little, the DS angle can be adversely affected. With a 4" lift, the DS angle must be corrected. To correct the DS angle you're taking away caster. 2* of cater is marginal but it's pretty common when you see a corrected DS angle.

 

The "lubing the u-joints" I spoke of refers to aftermarket drive shafts. They have grease fittings on them.
The stock cv joints would have to be disassembled to properly lube them.

I envy you the Duxford trip. I really enjoy that stuff.
Look for a MAINEiac sticker on the side of the Concord. It was put there back in the '80s when it came through Bangor, Maine.
(I'll post a pic of a sticker as soon as I find one on my computer.)