Rubicon Axle Trueness
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JK Freak
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Rubicon Axle Trueness
I was doing some research on sleeves and gussets for ol' Rubi today, and i came across a note that said if the axle is not straight it will be difficult or impossible to slide the sleeves in. Makes sense. When i look at the front of my Jeep, i cant tell if the tire is actually leaning or if i'm out of my mind. Doesnt help my insanity that they used a black JKU in the example photo either.
Anyways, any tips on doing a rough check on the straightness of this axle? Any tips or advice from people who have performed this upgrade?
Anyways, any tips on doing a rough check on the straightness of this axle? Any tips or advice from people who have performed this upgrade?
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From: Some Place in Africa
JK Enthusiast
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From: Some Place in Africa
alignment computers at garages give specifications on how the jeep/car/truck comes from the factory.
having any kind of lift will alter your alignment specifications. let alone adding larger tires.
and having a jeep axle in general, you have to upgrade suspension components in order to tune in/ dial in your alignments. . .
having any kind of lift will alter your alignment specifications. let alone adding larger tires.
and having a jeep axle in general, you have to upgrade suspension components in order to tune in/ dial in your alignments. . .
JK Enthusiast
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x2 on the shops!
most shops where i live will not drop track bars to properly center axles and will not and sometimes do not even know that adjustable control arms could adjust caster specifications.
most shops where i live will not drop track bars to properly center axles and will not and sometimes do not even know that adjustable control arms could adjust caster specifications.
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JK Freak
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From: Seattle, WA
To see if it is really bad then just snap a level to the axle, if it is crazy off then you'll see but if it is slightly off then this style won't show. A level up against your wheel would also show the tire trueness- but aware the tire bulges more towards the bottom than at the top.
I had 4" and 35s on my bronco and had no problem with an alignment, I see no reason why they can't fix the jeep. Granted there are certain specs that aren't easily adjustable on the the jeep.....toe is the only easy one- the other 2 need new pieces, ball joints and control arms.
Sidenote- I've been up there and loved it. You are quite lucky with your location.
I had 4" and 35s on my bronco and had no problem with an alignment, I see no reason why they can't fix the jeep. Granted there are certain specs that aren't easily adjustable on the the jeep.....toe is the only easy one- the other 2 need new pieces, ball joints and control arms.
Sidenote- I've been up there and loved it. You are quite lucky with your location.
