Jeep wanders on road. Any ideas
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JK Junkie
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Jeep wanders on road. Any ideas
I have the teraflex leveling kit installed. I also installed 285 Cooper at maxx tires. I notice my jeep wanders a bit now and the front really grabs ruts in the road now and it gets tossed pretty good. Any alignment specs I can adjust? It was aligned at the dealership and they said I need shims to correct caster angles.
Any help would be appreciated.
Any help would be appreciated.
#2
JK Freak
Did you center the steering wheel?Caster can not be reset on the stock suspension... think you need lca's. Take a look at the project-jk. writeup section. everything you need is there from WOL
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JK Junkie
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Maybe they are wrong with what needs to be adjusted. The wheel is centered. Would love to get that feeling of wandering out of it. I didn't think a leveling kit would affect anything. I have been blaming my tires. Maybe I will bring it to another place to get an alignment done.
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Maybe they are wrong with what needs to be adjusted. The wheel is centered. Would love to get that feeling of wandering out of it. I didn't think a leveling kit would affect anything. I have been blaming my tires. Maybe I will bring it to another place to get an alignment done.
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JK Jedi Master
Maybe they are wrong with what needs to be adjusted. The wheel is centered. Would love to get that feeling of wandering out of it. I didn't think a leveling kit would affect anything. I have been blaming my tires. Maybe I will bring it to another place to get an alignment done.
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You could also use AEV front drop brackets for the CA's. If you plan on not modding your jeep anymore than what it is. This will also be a little cheaper and effective. Also with the new tires and tread those will grab the road and ruts more noticeably. Especially the wider the tire
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x2 on adjustable control arms - don't let the dealer install shims.
IMO, if your budget is not prepared for the ongoing minor inconveniences you are about to experience with ride and handling, I really suggest put it back to stock and save for a good base lift.
What is your final goal on suspension/lift for your Jeep?
If you decide to get adjustable front control arms, I recommend getting uppers so you only affect caster:
The front lower arms are used to either regain lost wheel base from a lift or to adjust the angle of the front axle for correct caster alignment, or both.
The front upper arms are used to adjust the angle of the front axle for correct caster alignment specs if the front lower arms were used to regain wheel base.
IMO, if your budget is not prepared for the ongoing minor inconveniences you are about to experience with ride and handling, I really suggest put it back to stock and save for a good base lift.
What is your final goal on suspension/lift for your Jeep?
If you decide to get adjustable front control arms, I recommend getting uppers so you only affect caster:
The front lower arms are used to either regain lost wheel base from a lift or to adjust the angle of the front axle for correct caster alignment, or both.
The front upper arms are used to adjust the angle of the front axle for correct caster alignment specs if the front lower arms were used to regain wheel base.
Last edited by jeeeep; 08-28-2011 at 06:38 AM.
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JK Junkie
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I'm only looking to fix this problem. I did not think a leveling kit would throw it off this much. I'm going to be upgrading the guts of my Drivetrain, skid plate everything, a new set of wheels close to stock spec, and some interior stuff. Oh, a set of rancho 9000 xl.
That's it for mods.
That's it for mods.