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Old 06-14-2013, 01:31 PM
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I'm getting 32x11.50r15 tires and I was lookin at gettjn cragar v5's, should I get 15x10 or 15x8? Both only come with 3.75" back spacing
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Originally Posted by 1998CherokeeXJ
I'm getting 32x11.50r15 tires and I was lookin at gettjn cragar v5's, should I get 15x10 or 15x8? Both only come with 3.75" back spacing
I would go with the 15x8.
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whats the easiest way to realign front axle after changin the track bar? just disconnect the bottom and bounce the front end around till centered right??
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Originally Posted by bruni86xj
whats the easiest way to realign front axle after changin the track bar? just disconnect the bottom and bounce the front end around till centered right??
To connect it? Turn the steering wheel. To align for a proper length measurement? Yeah, what you said.
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Originally Posted by bruni86xj
whats the easiest way to realign front axle after changin the track bar? just disconnect the bottom and bounce the front end around till centered right??
I eyeball it. Then measure from outer edge of the flare to the outer edge of the tire. Plumb bob makes that simple.
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Ok I just lifted fro 3" to 4.5" new UCA and LCA to match lift size , new track bar. Question is front pinion angle looks bad and I have vibes past 30 MPH (confirmed by removing front driveshaft)
So it must be the pinion angle right? It's at the shop getting aligned to see if that helps, but if it doesn't whats next? What about a TC drop to bring it back down (it was perfectly smooth with the 3" lift) any ideas? Thanks
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
I eyeball it. Then measure from outer edge of the flare to the outer edge of the tire. Plumb bob makes that simple.
plumb bob?
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Originally Posted by bruni86xj

plumb bob?
Or a straight edge or 4' level
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Originally Posted by ptreaster
Or a straight edge or 4' level
ita level just shifted to the passenger side about an inch or 2 cause i still have the stock track bar on at 5 inches of lift been waitin for mine to come in the mail gettin it today
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Originally Posted by bruni86xj
plumb bob?
https://www.google.com/search?q=Plum...KKnv0QH1uIDADQ

Or something with weight tied to the end of a string...
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I live close to Moab, Utah and have a 99 jeep sport. What lift kit would be best to start with for a great price?
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I live close to Moab, Utah and have a 99 jeep sport. What lift kit would be best to start with for a great price?
Clayton or RK long arm 4-5" lift and some 37's.

That sure is a vague question.
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
https://www.google.com/search?q=Plum...KKnv0QH1uIDADQ

Or something with weight tied to the end of a string...
ohhhh i get it nowww
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Originally Posted by ptreaster
Ok I just lifted fro 3" to 4.5" new UCA and LCA to match lift size , new track bar. Question is front pinion angle looks bad and I have vibes past 30 MPH (confirmed by removing front driveshaft)
So it must be the pinion angle right? It's at the shop getting aligned to see if that helps, but if it doesn't whats next? What about a TC drop to bring it back down (it was perfectly smooth with the 3" lift) any ideas? Thanks
Ok here is the bad news, shop says I need shims to adjust caster??



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Originally Posted by ptreaster

Ok here is the bad news, shop says I need shims to adjust caster??
Having a grand cherokee makes it different...idk how you would shim it? You can shim leaf springs though...


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