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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 08:48 AM
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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.
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 09:07 AM
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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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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by vespa50sp
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.
Before you spend the extra money. Make sure that they would honor it if you do make any suspension changes. Most place WILL NOT cover it if you make any changes.
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 05:53 PM
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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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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by vespa50sp
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.
typical big chain sell you something you dont need tactic, hoping you were dumb enough to say oh ok, only $400 better do that. took my wifes car to a ntb for 4 new tires, i look out in the bay & they have the hood up , wtf im thinking. soon theres a service writer telling me i need $600 worth of matinence work done, yeah right. on a 06 honda civic w/ only 48k miles. just put the damn tires on & close my hood.
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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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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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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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
Caster is also adjustable with shims
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Caster is also adjustable with shims
True. I forgot about shims. Good call
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 11:32 PM
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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.
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