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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 03:48 PM
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I recently installed the teraflex 2.5 coil lift in my 2012. The steering is a bit flighty. Should I get an adjustable track bar next? Adjustable control arms? Not sure how each effects the geometry and which if either would help tighten up the steering. Also have Duratrac 315/75/16 on order, if that has any bearing.
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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Trackbar centers your axle, lca's would help with firming up the handling
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 03:56 PM
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Might try a draglink flip kit
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 04:02 PM
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So what's first? I know the axle isn't very far off center with my 2.5 lift, or at least doesn't appear to be... So LCAs? Or should I just bite the bullet and do both now? What does the drag link flip change?
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 04:09 PM
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Changes your steering geometry by raising your trackbar 3". I went with a drop pitman arm to correct my bump steer but have since learned(and ordered) that the flip kit is a better solution. You are really not supposed to need one with only 2.5" of lift so I am pretty positive that someone else will chime in with a better solution.
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 04:13 PM
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The ultimate goal is to eventually add either 1" spacers or 3.5" coils... But it's a money process, as I'm sure you know. I'm still running stock shocks, so another inch is going to call for better shocks, probably a new front drive shaft, well, you know the drill

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Changes your steering geometry by raising your trackbar 3". I went with a drop pitman arm to correct my bump steer but have since learned(and ordered) that the flip kit is a better solution. You are really not supposed to need one with only 2.5" of lift so I am pretty positive that someone else will chime in with a better solution.
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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I'd say check your caster, I believe but not 100% that caster is suppose to be between 4 & 6. If its too low lca's will help
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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i have a 2.5in BB and i too have very flighty steering and was advised by david at northridge4x4 to get the adjustable front lower control arms.
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 04:40 PM
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Thanks all! This is why I love this forum.
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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Have to agree with Atch. Check your caster. I was told to run mine between 5.5 & 6 degrees positive and my toe in to about 3/16". Have you had an alignment?
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