lifting a 2 wheel drive jk unlimited
01-05-2010, 02:52 PM
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Just because you don't have a front differential doesn't absolve you from all of the rules and limitations that govern the steering and suspension. 
Look at the FAQ in this forum for the alignment specs which are 6-7 deg of Caster.
Directional stability should drive your Caster angle, not turning radius or pinion angle, particularly because you say will be on the road almost all of the time.
BTW if you have/install a locker in the rear, the right gears and a set of MT tires, you maintain your momentum (which requires some practice and planning) and you plan ahead where to stop, there are plenty of places off road you can go with a 2WD vehicle.
Look at the FAQ in this forum for the alignment specs which are 6-7 deg of Caster.
Directional stability should drive your Caster angle, not turning radius or pinion angle, particularly because you say will be on the road almost all of the time.
BTW if you have/install a locker in the rear, the right gears and a set of MT tires, you maintain your momentum (which requires some practice and planning) and you plan ahead where to stop, there are plenty of places off road you can go with a 2WD vehicle.
I will Just set the control arms to 23" as recomended in the wright up.
thanks for the input though
01-18-2010, 01:28 PM
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Hey looks good, I think it will look sick when you put larger tires on it. Way to do what you want, because in the end, well it's yours and you gotta make yourself happy.
01-18-2010, 01:48 PM
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01-18-2010, 02:14 PM
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It does look good and it will look great once you get some tires.
And just think you won't have to worry about the front pinion angle
Can you post a few pics of the front end suspension and steering linkage?
And just think you won't have to worry about the front pinion angle
Can you post a few pics of the front end suspension and steering linkage?
01-18-2010, 03:45 PM
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