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Old 04-17-2013, 12:23 PM
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Old 04-17-2013, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by danh63

Thanks! I suppose I need to get started. Was your caster way off before the lower control arms? Also, what is a good brand to get?
I had 4.1 caster before I installed the TF arms and 5.9 on the left and 6.0 on the right after. I have the arms that are in the link Jk-ford provided.
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Just remember u don't want to add to much caster(make the front lower arms lower), or u will get a driveshaft vibe.
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6 seemed to be the sweet spot on mine. We had it a little higher originally because we installed the arms to the recommended length but it did have a slight vibration but after shortening the arms slightly everything smoothed out.
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I was the same as kssting. Same lift and tires. I did the lift and checked my caster and it was I want to say around 2.8-3.2 range. Rig handled pretty well just like that. Was a little flighty but tolerable. Added the front lowers and got my caster up to a little over 5. That was the sweet spot for me. You can drive it with one finger on the wheel now. If you do them yourself start at 23" eye to eye and adjust 1/8" until you get it dialed in right. But like RinkishJK said you don't want to have to high of a caster or your pinion angle will be off and you don't want that but at 5-6 degrees you should have no problems.
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Are you guys measuring your pinion angle as well or just worrying about dialing in the caster.
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Originally Posted by SpicedCrusher
I was the same as kssting. Same lift and tires. I did the lift and checked my caster and it was I want to say around 2.8-3.2 range. Rig handled pretty well just like that. Was a little flighty but tolerable. Added the front lowers and got my caster up to a little over 5. That was the sweet spot for me. You can drive it with one finger on the wheel now. If you do them yourself start at 23" eye to eye and adjust 1/8" until you get it dialed in right. But like RinkishJK said you don't want to have to high of a caster or your pinion angle will be off and you don't want that but at 5-6 degrees you should have no problems.
I see you have a 4 dr. Would starting at 23" still be the same for a 2dr or doesn't that matter? Wasn't sure if everything was the same between the 2
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Yes I would. The factory front lower control arms measure 22-5/8″ in length eye to eye. So starting at 23″ long which is 3/8″ longer than stock gave me a good starting point then just adjusted from there. It's easy, you'll have no problems.
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Originally Posted by SpicedCrusher
Just follow this how to. I know it may seem overwhelming and difficult until you do it the first time but its really simple. But if you don't feel comfortable and confident take it to the professionals. However not maybe the ones you've mentioned though so they sound a little umm dumb.

Project-JK.com - Jeep JK Wrangler Resource » Basic Do-it-Yourself Jeep JK Wrangler Front End Alignment
Awesome link, thanks for sharing! You get a star by your name for the day!

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Old 04-18-2013, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by SpicedCrusher
Yes I would. The factory front lower control arms measure 22-5/8″ in length eye to eye. So starting at 23″ long which is 3/8″ longer than stock gave me a good starting point then just adjusted from there. It's easy, you'll have no problems.
Thanks again for all your help! Going to order the control arms here in a few


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