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Old 10-04-2008, 09:46 PM
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Question Possible Camber problem?

After installing a 3" lift(Teraflex) my JK pulls to the left. I had the alignment checked twice. I have a full set of adj control arms and a front adj trackbar.

I was told that everything was normal on the first try.

I had the alignment checked again. Here are the results:

Caster: 6.7L 6.6R
Camber: -0.6L -0.8R
Toe: 0.11L 0.11R

I was told that the camber is a bit off. Will this cause the JK pull to the left?
Does this mean I have a bent axel?
Previous suggestions: switch front tires or to lengthen the drivers front lower CA a 1/8".

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I had a friend who had a 2dr Rubicon with the same problem the dealer put a new axle housing in.
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Originally Posted by retired
I had a friend who had a 2dr Rubicon with the same problem the dealer put a new axle housing in.
I have an appointment at the dealer this coming saturday. There I have the axel housing checked.

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did they do a 4 wheel alignment, and not just a front end alignment. since you have adjustable control arms...how many miles on the jeep....is it pulling or twitchy or wondering.....
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Originally Posted by blkpearl
did they do a 4 wheel alignment, and not just a front end alignment. since you have adjustable control arms...how many miles on the jeep....is it pulling or twitchy or wondering.....
The second time around the alignment was 4 wheel. Its been a week since I have installed the 3" lift with new set of tires and wheels. It pulls to the left slightly when letting go of steering wheel. Keep in mind that I have a full set of control arms and a front adj trackbar.
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just pulled my firestone reciepts....my jk is close to your either both have bent housings...mine drives streight and does well......

i have the fixed length lower control arms...with a 4.5 sj lift with 3/4 spacers running 37s with a drop pitman arm....if that helps

camber -.4 left -.8 right

toe .12 left .10 right

is it perfect, idk....but drives good, and good tire wear....the tow needs to be in a little slightly with larger tires....if set to factory perfect.... will be a little flighty
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didn't unfold the paper.....here is the rest

my front cross camber is -.4

front total toe is .25

rear cross camber was .5
rear total toe was -.02
and thrust angel was -.10


as long as your arms are good and tight.....should be no worries....just make the alignment shop.... do it right

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Originally Posted by blkpearl
just pulled my firestone reciepts....my jk is close to your either both have bent housings...mine drives streight and does well......

i have the fixed length lower control arms...with a 4.5 sj lift with 3/4 spacers running 37s with a drop pitman arm....if that helps

camber -.4 left -.8 right

toe .12 left .10 right

is it perfect, idk....but drives good, and good tire wear....the tow needs to be in a little slightly with larger tires....if set to factory perfect.... will be a little flighty
Originally Posted by blkpearl
didn't unfold the paper.....here is the rest

my front cross camber is -.4

front total toe is .25

rear cross camber was .5
rear total toe was -.02
and thrust angel was -.10


as long as your arms are good and tight.....should be no worries....just make the alignment shop.... do it right
This makes me think that I'm suffering from radial left push/pull. If I'm right, then hopefully crossing the front tires might resolve my issue unless it starts to push/pull to the right. I that case I'm going to have to exchange one of the tires.

Does this make any sense?
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Originally Posted by blkpearl
just pulled my firestone reciepts....my jk is close to your either both have bent housings...mine drives streight and does well......

i have the fixed length lower control arms...with a 4.5 sj lift with 3/4 spacers running 37s with a drop pitman arm....if that helps

camber -.4 left -.8 right

toe .12 left .10 right

is it perfect, idk....but drives good, and good tire wear....the tow needs to be in a little slightly with larger tires....if set to factory perfect.... will be a little flighty
Originally Posted by blkpearl
didn't unfold the paper.....here is the rest

my front cross camber is -.4

front total toe is .25

rear cross camber was .5
rear total toe was -.02
and thrust angel was -.10


as long as your arms are good and tight.....should be no worries....just make the alignment shop.... do it right
The tire swap didn't work. Still pulls left. What was your caster? I think I might have to play with my front lower control arms. Either that or I have a bent axel c


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