New Ball Joints... Swerving
04-03-2013 | 04:03 PM
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From: Missoula, MT
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Golen 4.6 Stroker, AFE Headers, 62mm TB, 24 LB Injectors, Brown Dog kit, HF Cat, 3" Exhaust
Also made sure SS was good and tight (aftermarket steering)
04-09-2013 | 07:30 PM
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From: Missoula, MT
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Golen 4.6 Stroker, AFE Headers, 62mm TB, 24 LB Injectors, Brown Dog kit, HF Cat, 3" Exhaust
Alright guys... I think what I have is called bump steer. I had never heard that term until Reading more and more... If all my angles were fine before the new ball joints, how could the new joints mess it up? The track bar and the drag link are supposed to be parallel correct?
04-09-2013 | 07:40 PM
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From: Hutchinson Ks
Year: 1997
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Alright guys... I think what I have is called bump steer. I had never heard that term until Reading more and more... If all my angles were fine before the new ball joints, how could the new joints mess it up? The track bar and the drag link are supposed to be parallel correct?
Parallel -yes
04-09-2013 | 07:43 PM
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From: Missoula, MT
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Engine: Golen 4.6 Stroker, AFE Headers, 62mm TB, 24 LB Injectors, Brown Dog kit, HF Cat, 3" Exhaust
http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm
04-09-2013 | 07:46 PM
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Engine: Golen 4.6 Stroker, AFE Headers, 62mm TB, 24 LB Injectors, Brown Dog kit, HF Cat, 3" Exhaust
One more question... the front axle should be centered correct? mine is off a little bit to one side now after allignment
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