Axle shift

[DarkWolfTJ]

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?

[Kodiak Spirit]

did you install new trackbars, or trackbar riser brackets? maybe the trackbars are pulling it outta wack...

[blkTJ]

did you install new trackbars, or trackbar riser brackets? maybe the trackbars are pulling it outta wack...

not maybe, definately. you need adjustable track bars. if you've already got them, they need to be adjusted. :wink: :wrench:

[maddmike]

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.

[blkTJ]

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.

good points dirtbag. :thumbs_up :wink: :yay: :cactus: errr... I mean mike...

[DarkWolfTJ]

Please explain how I need to adjust, I get why just dont know how.

[blkTJ]

do you see a nut? threads?

need I go further??? :dunno:

[swbooking]

Adjust it...

[medicmahem]

Adjust it...

By loosening the nut and rotating the rod end in or out you will move your axle left or right. On most tracbars every turn is 1/16th of an inch in or out.

[DarkWolfTJ]

Thanks 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?

[swbooking]

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.

[maddmike]

Thanks 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?

center point of the tire at the top of the tire, from a similar point of the frame on each side.

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.

[blkTJ]

if you ever run a hardtop, adjust the back with it on.

[markw]

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.

[pdw]

Adjust it...

:yay: Hee! Hee! Hee!:yay: Sorry, couldn't help it.