2.5" BB fix
08-21-2011, 03:07 PM
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Stock caster is around 4. As you lift higher, that number gets lower, and the ride gets flightier. Adjustable control arms will let you raise the casterr, but they are not a 'must have' with a only 2.5" BB. Drive it a while and see what you think before dropping more money.
Did you get trackbar brackets for both ends? Or just the rear? As you lift higher, both axles will get further and further offset to one side. Again, drive it and see what you think before correcting it.
Links, brackelines, bumpstops, driveshaft angles, etc. Lots of things to consider when you lift. Did I mention driveshafts? Be sure to keep an eye on the joints at the tcase.
Did you get trackbar brackets for both ends? Or just the rear? As you lift higher, both axles will get further and further offset to one side. Again, drive it and see what you think before correcting it.
Links, brackelines, bumpstops, driveshaft angles, etc. Lots of things to consider when you lift. Did I mention driveshafts? Be sure to keep an eye on the joints at the tcase.
08-21-2011, 05:03 PM
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08-21-2011, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by TeraFlex
Front lower control arms will allow you to actually set your alignment and that will improve how it handles on the road.
Good choice on the lift. Dave at Northridge 4x4 is the go to guy
08-21-2011, 06:02 PM
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Considering I just picked this up brand new on friday with the dealer installed aftermarket equip do you think I should buy these adjustable arms or maybe I just need to take it back and have them put an alignment on it. Like I said the steerring wheel is also at 10 o clock when you are driving straight down the road.
Stock trackbars are non-adjustable - they can't center your axles.
Camber is not adjustable - nothing they can do.
The only thing they might adjust is the Toe-In, but odds are, there is no need to.
You can center the steering wheel in 5 minutes with just a wrench.
Here is a great DIY Alignment write-up for the steering wheel and the toe-in, if you want to check it.
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...-end-alignment
Center the steering wheel and drive it before dropping money on adjustable arms!!
