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From: Minnesota
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I lifted my 2001 with the zj coils, spacer and added a cherokee long leaf in the back. About 2"
I'd like to get an alignment done. What am I looking for in an alignment:
*Two wheel (front) only?
*Just toe or are there camber and caster angles that can be adjusted only?
Just wondering be Precision Tune is just list front Toe for $50 and Firestone does the whole thing for $80. I'm tempted to buy the firestone lifetime alignment for $170 in case I keep messing with the suspension.
I'd like to get an alignment done. What am I looking for in an alignment:
*Two wheel (front) only?
*Just toe or are there camber and caster angles that can be adjusted only?
Just wondering be Precision Tune is just list front Toe for $50 and Firestone does the whole thing for $80. I'm tempted to buy the firestone lifetime alignment for $170 in case I keep messing with the suspension.
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From: vanburen
Year: 1995 &2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Just need the toe set unless caster and camber are out but I don't think there is any adjustment for them without adjustable control arms. Least on my 2000 and 94 there isn't.
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From: Riviera, Texas
Year: 1998 Sport
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I lifted my 2001 with the zj coils, spacer and added a cherokee long leaf in the back. About 2"
I'd like to get an alignment done. What am I looking for in an alignment:
*Two wheel (front) only?
*Just toe or are there camber and caster angles that can be adjusted only?
Just wondering be Precision Tune is just list front Toe for $50 and Firestone does the whole thing for $80. I'm tempted to buy the firestone lifetime alignment for $170 in case I keep messing with the suspension.
I'd like to get an alignment done. What am I looking for in an alignment:
*Two wheel (front) only?
*Just toe or are there camber and caster angles that can be adjusted only?
Just wondering be Precision Tune is just list front Toe for $50 and Firestone does the whole thing for $80. I'm tempted to buy the firestone lifetime alignment for $170 in case I keep messing with the suspension.
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From: Minnesota
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Precision tune did the alignment for $50 in about an hour. I got a nifty graphic of before and after. They did try to sell me new ball joints for $400, by putting it up on a lift and wiggling the wheels with a crow bar
I don't think so, besides that it turned out fine.
Precision tune did the alignment for $50 in about an hour. I got a nifty graphic of before and after. They did try to sell me new ball joints for $400, by putting it up on a lift and wiggling the wheels with a crow bar
I don't think so, besides that it turned out fine.
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From: Vestal, New York
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
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The Cherokees are nice when it comes to alignments. Only thing that can be adjusted is the toe. Can be easily done with standard tools and about 20 minutes. Toe should be set at 1/8 if I am not mistaken. Just put a piece of tape in the same location on both tires in the front and back of the front tires and measure. For a good alignment, there should be an 1/8" difference. I know with my old 29s I had it under that. I think it was 64 1/2" front and back. How, I have no idea haha
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Originally Posted by brendancfarrell
The Cherokees are nice when it comes to alignments. Only thing that can be adjusted is the toe. Can be easily done with standard tools and about 20 minutes. Toe should be set at 1/8 if I am not mistaken. Just put a piece of tape in the same location on both tires in the front and back of the front tires and measure. For a good alignment, there should be an 1/8" difference. I know with my old 29s I had it under that. I think it was 64 1/2" front and back. How, I have no idea haha
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From: Ontario, Canada
Year: 1989 Laredo
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Engine: 4.0 L 6 Renix
The camber is fixed, relatively but the adjsut is a major, so consider it fixed.
Insure you have caster, else you will have the Dwobble, after lifting. I run 1/16 toe in at 3.5" lift.
Insure you have caster, else you will have the Dwobble, after lifting. I run 1/16 toe in at 3.5" lift.
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