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I got an alignment done, now I need more imput.

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Old 10-14-2008 | 04:41 PM
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I have the track bar bracket on and sometimes when I hit this dip in the road that is deeper on the right my traction light comes on, usually doin 55+mph. This happen to anybody???
Old 10-14-2008 | 07:44 PM
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I really appreciate all the imput on this subject. I just want to make sure I'm understanding this right. I should get the adjustable control arms, and have them set to 6-7 degrees of castor.
Old 10-14-2008 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by NITRORC pilot
I really appreciate all the imput on this subject. I just want to make sure I'm understanding this right. I should get the adjustable control arms, and have them set to 6-7 degrees of castor.
I don't see any other way to acheive that kinda caster, so, yes, I believe that's gonna be the only option. You may need to compromise because of driveshaft vibration.Remember, as you adjust the control arms for more caster, you are rotating the entire axle housing. This changes the working angle of the driveshaft and may result in a vibration. It may not....but you won't know until you try. At any rate, you should be able to reach a happy median where you get good handling and no vibration.

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Old 10-15-2008 | 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark Doiron
... BTW: I'm running 30 pounds of tire pressure. That, by itself, has not significantly improved the flighty steering problem. I think you should still do it for better tire wear, but don't expect it to fix your steering.
Originally Posted by RedneckJeep
Caster is a non tire wearing angle. It has absolutely no affect on tire wear at all. Now camber on the other hand..........
Hey, RedneckJeep, how are you? BTW: I was referring to tire pressure, not caster. Darned pronouns.
Old 10-15-2008 | 06:46 AM
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[QUOTE=RedneckJeep;737644]QUOTE]


i like the pic of Nancy & Ron, but i miss the other pic

back to topic.....
Old 10-15-2008 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark Doiron
Hey, RedneckJeep, how are you? BTW: I was referring to tire pressure, not caster. Darned pronouns.
I'm ok. How bout you? Done any good wheelin lately? I haven't, deadgummit. No biggie. Them pronouns can be a beeotch.
Old 10-15-2008 | 07:27 AM
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[QUOTE=MI MudBoss;737992]
Originally Posted by RedneckJeep
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i like the pic of Nancy & Ron, but i miss the other pic

back to topic.....
Which one? Certainly not of me and the Jeep??? You gotta be kiddin.




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