After installing my lift I noticed that my axles stick out farther on the pass side than the driver side. It is a RE 4.5" SF short arm w/ adj uppers and fixed lowers. Is this normal, and if not do I need to fix it?
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Originally posted by Kodiak Spirit View Postdid you install new trackbars, or trackbar riser brackets? maybe the trackbars are pulling it outta wack...
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x2 need track bars. will *not* be a fun drive with the axles wanting to pull their separate directions over bumps. you may also whack bump stops against the springs during flexing making very uncomfortable noises.03 TJ. It'll go 65mph...can't complain.
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Originally posted by maddmike View Postx2 need track bars. will *not* be a fun drive with the axles wanting to pull their separate directions over bumps. you may also whack bump stops against the springs during flexing making very uncomfortable noises.
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do you see a nut? threads?
need I go further??? :dunno:
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Yes just turn it till the axles are centered then tighten the jam nut against it... People might not like this but we just eyeballed mine and then measured the distance from the fender to the outside of the tire to get it centered for the most part.|90 XJ|4.0|AX-15|NP231|RE H&T|TnT Y-Link|RE Coils|BOR Leaves|ACOS|D30/Aussie|8.8/ARB|35" Kevlar MTRs|Custom Exo,Sliders,Bumpers|
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Originally posted by DarkWolfTJ View PostThanks for the pix, what i meant was that i just keep turning it till the axle is even? where do I measure the distance at?
also it looks like you need a bit more help:
you will probably need to remove one end of the track bar from the vehicle to adjust as there is no rotating collar assembly on most adjustable bars. it is preferred to remove the frame end. once removed, either turn the steering wheel or push the body until the axle is centered equally, adjust the track bar until the frame bolt hole lines up with the track bar joint, and then bolt the TB back into the frame. check it again to make sure it's correctly located and if not then take it off and do it again. once it's adjusted properly, make sure all the bolts are tightened down to the proper torque spec, and don't forget the nut on the track bar that you loosened to make the adjustment.03 TJ. It'll go 65mph...can't complain.
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if you ever run a hardtop, adjust the back with it on.
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You'll probably have to adjust it more than once. Seems they'll measure ok, then when you drive it and check it again it will be a little off. Being an XJ guy I only had to deal with one.
Looks like they still have that crappy tie-rod design on the TJ.
I swapped my stocker for the HD Rubicon Express kit which changed the axis of the upper trackbar mount.
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