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Stock JK TechBulletin board forum regarding issues with OE (original equipment) components of the Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) such as factory suspension parts, engine, transmission, body parts, interior fixtures and the on-board computer.
I'm in the process of updating some steering components on my 2013 stock height Sahara JK.
No adjustments other than front toe are adjustable and my rear is out of spec.
It looks like i have something bent but not enough to throw the total rear settings off. Can someone speculate by looking at the numbers what can be off? Axle flange? C? Something else?
Well on that rear semi-float axle you pretty much just have the axle shaft's flange holding the wheel on. That's a common thing to bend with larger tires, but I don't think it would be very common on a factory set up. Also, when they bend you get some obvious indications like rotational squeaking/squealing. The axle shaft is also holding the brake rotor which then is not rotating through the brake caliper and pads perfectly as it should (in the situation of a bent flange). I guess there is a change the bearings could be bad and allowing the axle shaft to sit just a bit out of spec. I'd think you'd have some indications of that though. Keep in mind that on a semi-float axle the axle shaft is supporting the load of the rear end, so there is more stress on those bearings. Unless you're seeing some odd tire wear or hearing an audible issue, not sure there's much to worry about nor do. You might just keep some heightened sense and keep an eye on things. That's just my opinion.
Well on that rear semi-float axle you pretty much just have the axle shaft's flange holding the wheel on. That's a common thing to bend with larger tires, but I don't think it would be very common on a factory set up. Also, when they bend you get some obvious indications like rotational squeaking/squealing. The axle shaft is also holding the brake rotor which then is not rotating through the brake caliper and pads perfectly as it should (in the situation of a bent flange). I guess there is a change the bearings could be bad and allowing the axle shaft to sit just a bit out of spec. I'd think you'd have some indications of that though. Keep in mind that on a semi-float axle the axle shaft is supporting the load of the rear end, so there is more stress on those bearings. Unless you're seeing some odd tire wear or hearing an audible issue, not sure there's much to worry about nor do. You might just keep some heightened sense and keep an eye on things. That's just my opinion.
So I should say I bought the Jeep used. So I'm not sure if it ever had bigger tires on.
I haven't noticed any strange tire wear. As a matter of fact I've had this tires for close to 50k miles and the tread looks good.
If it were my jeep I don't think I'd stress about it, but I might keep it in mind and have heightened senses should I ever hear or observe anything abnormal. Just this person's opinion. I think if you had a bent flange you'd have some obvious signs. At least with every bent flange I've seen in person it's been that way.
Well on that rear semi-float axle you pretty much just have the axle shaft's flange holding the wheel on. That's a common thing to bend with larger tires, but I don't think it would be very common on a factory set up. Also, when they bend you get some obvious indications like rotational squeaking/squealing. The axle shaft is also holding the brake rotor which then is not rotating through the brake caliper and pads perfectly as it should (in the situation of a bent flange). I guess there is a change the bearings could be bad and allowing the axle shaft to sit just a bit out of spec. I'd think you'd have some indications of that though. Keep in mind that on a semi-float axle the axle shaft is supporting the load of the rear end, so there is more stress on those bearings. Unless you're seeing some odd tire wear or hearing an audible issue, not sure there's much to worry about nor do. You might just keep some heightened sense and keep an eye on things. That's just my opinion.
So I should say I bought the Jeep used. So I'm not sure if it ever had bigger tires on.
I haven't noticed any strange tire wear. As a matter of fact I've had this tires for close to 50k miles and the tread looks good.
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