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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 01:37 PM
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I'm sure there is a dozen threads on this, and I hope I don't get in trouble for starting another. After installing a teraflex 2.5 coil lift, bilstein and a 1" teraflex coil spacer on my JK, the front axle is off by 1". I'm just wondering how to re-center the axle. I do NOT have an adjustable track bar at this point. Can I do it without one? Thanks for any help, I truly appreciate it!

It's off on the drivers side.
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 01:44 PM
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If you do not want to buy an adjustable trackbar, your other options are a relo bracket, getting rid of the lift, or leaving it alone. My opinion would be to get an adj.
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 01:50 PM
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That's what I figured. I'm not getting rid of the lift!
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 01:52 PM
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I'd recommend just getting the Adj. Trackbar.
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 01:55 PM
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I know there are several out there. Any recommendations? One that won't break the bank, or get me divorced?? Lol
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 01:58 PM
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Well you alredy sprung for the tera lift mite as well get the tera trackbar too.
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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Should I get an alignment prior to the track bar install? I don't drive it much, but it will take me a couple if weeks to get one. I have abs and esp lights on after driving on the interstate the other day.
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 02:08 PM
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I drove around for a couple of years with the front diff being off center. As long as it handles OK and stays straight you will be fine until you get the Trackbar you want.
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Rolltide66
Should I get an alignment prior to the track bar install? I don't drive it much, but it will take me a couple if weeks to get one. I have abs and esp lights on after driving on the interstate the other day.
Unless you have adjustable control arms, there is no point of having a alignment done. However make sure that you steering wheel is straight.
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Rolltide66
Should I get an alignment prior to the track bar install? I don't drive it much, but it will take me a couple if weeks to get one. I have abs and esp lights on after driving on the interstate the other day.
Don't get an alignment till you finished installing parts.
As for the ABS/ESP lights. You need to recenter your steering wheel.
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