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When you lift the front without changing the stock LCAs (or at least pushing them forward) you probably dont have enough caster which will give you "light" steering. A bad ball joint, tie rod end, stabilizer, etc. might be making it worse, but chances are caster (or the lack of) is your main problem.
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^^^ You can do your own alighnment pretty easy to get by til you can get it into a shop. The only parts you might need are some alighnment shims for your LCA which you should be able to get at any auto parts store.
All you do is loosen your LCA bolts at the frame end. Loosen the two bolts on each alighnment sleeve (on the back of the LCA mounts) and slide the LCAs forward. You'll see there are probably already a couple alighment shims in there (between the alighnment sleeve and the LCA mount). Add a couple more to each side till you get about 7 degrees caster. Torque bolts to spec.
Then you'll need to readjust the toe (how much the front wheels point in). Use a tape measure. Find "common" points on the fronts and backs of the front tires. Make sure you have about 1/8" toe-in (the measurement should be 1/8" less in front of the tires than in back). To adjust you just loosen the bolts and turn the rod connecting the front tires (I forget the name).
Hope this helps. Good luck!
All you do is loosen your LCA bolts at the frame end. Loosen the two bolts on each alighnment sleeve (on the back of the LCA mounts) and slide the LCAs forward. You'll see there are probably already a couple alighment shims in there (between the alighnment sleeve and the LCA mount). Add a couple more to each side till you get about 7 degrees caster. Torque bolts to spec.
Then you'll need to readjust the toe (how much the front wheels point in). Use a tape measure. Find "common" points on the fronts and backs of the front tires. Make sure you have about 1/8" toe-in (the measurement should be 1/8" less in front of the tires than in back). To adjust you just loosen the bolts and turn the rod connecting the front tires (I forget the name).
Hope this helps. Good luck!
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Ok so i got an alingment, being the retard i am totally forgot i had to do that also replaced the steering stabilizer. seems to have fixed the death wobble problem. Took it on state street and the freeway and couldn't get it to shake so we will see how it goes.
No TC drop, the one i got from rat doesn't work with my skid plate, gonna have to do some modifying.
Next mod it adjustable lowers so i can correct the caster like arron said. Damn money pit lol
No TC drop, the one i got from rat doesn't work with my skid plate, gonna have to do some modifying.
Next mod it adjustable lowers so i can correct the caster like arron said. Damn money pit lol
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Ok so i got an alingment, being the retard i am totally forgot i had to do that also replaced the steering stabilizer. seems to have fixed the death wobble problem. Took it on state street and the freeway and couldn't get it to shake so we will see how it goes.
No TC drop, the one i got from rat doesn't work with my skid plate, gonna have to do some modifying.
Next mod it adjustable lowers so i can correct the caster like arron said. Damn money pit lol
No TC drop, the one i got from rat doesn't work with my skid plate, gonna have to do some modifying.
Next mod it adjustable lowers so i can correct the caster like arron said. Damn money pit lol
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well finally got he brake lines done. Broke the god damn bleeder on the caliper didn't get to the rear springs like i wanted, i'm beat so the rear sits a little lower then the front expecially with all the crap in back. I have the big bbq and a bunch off wood for the fire. Should be a good time, can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!
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so since im the new guy coming on the trails with all you i will bring all the meat, aka hotdogs, burgers, for us to eat, just need a grill. I have a inverter if someone has a electro grill else its kool but i will bring enought burgers and hotdogs for every one. just bring you own buns and chips and drinks!
See you all tomarrow
See you all tomarrow