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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by JeepersCreepers
Ok I will give it a shot.
Where are you located BTW?
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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I am assuming we are talking about lining up the trackbar? If so here's the method I have used before that works..Just to add to what others said ontop of turning steering wheel with axle end unbolted you also can bounce the front end up, down, left and right and it will settle in it's natural position or it should anyways..Anyways just another thought and addition to whats been said already..
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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I jacked mine up and disconnected the original trackbar and let the frontend find it's center and then checked it with a tape measure. adjusted the trackbar and put it in place and bolted it down. Lowered it to the ground and then double checked the two trackbar bolts and called it good to go. I have checked it numerous times and it remains tight.
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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I jacked mine up and disconnected the original trackbar and let the frontend find it's center and then checked it with a tape measure. adjusted the trackbar and put it in place and bolted it down. Lowered it to the ground and then double checked the two trackbar bolts and called it good to go. I have checked it numerous times and it remains tight.
I have a car lift. Does what blue did a good way to adjust it???
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by JeepersCreepers
I have a car lift. Does what blue did a good way to adjust it???
I'm not so sure. I adjusted mine in the air the first time, and when I set it back on the ground it was way off. I've been adjusting them on the ground ever since with no problems (and i've read and been told my many it's supposed to be done on the ground).
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JeepersCreepers
I have a car lift. Does what blue did a good way to adjust it???
Try it then measure to make sure...that's the best you can do and if it's off try another method. First rule no one jeep will ever be the same as another.. What works for one may not work for another..
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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ok. i will adjust it on the ground.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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When I said I measured it I was measuring the old trackbar and adjusting the new one to be close to tha length. Everything has to be tightened up after it is on the ground and centered. Sorry I re-read what I posted and it sounds misleading, in retrospect I should mention that weight needs to be on the front end when things ars cinched down.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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well i talked to a place near me that only does jeeps and they gave me a name of an alignment shop that i can get everything aligned properly so im just going to do that. I will try my best to get it as close to center and then let the shop finish the rest.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Let us know how that goes Jeeper.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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i will. thanks everyone
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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Ok so I went to the Advance Auto Parts and got all new upper and lower ball joints, inner and outer tie rod ends, a new steering stablizer (which im going to put on after I fix the death wobble, and the rest of the bushings that didnt come with the lift kit. Im hoping to come into work tomorrow and install everything minus the stablizer. I dont want to mask the wobble.

Quick Question: My back end of my jeep is lower that my front. Can I throw a block 1" block on the back to even it out???
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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Yes you can use blocks...Correction blocks are also available to adjust pinion angle.

If it were me, I would put longer shackles on like the boomerang ones and possible reweld on the spring perches to adjust the pinion angle. Also cut and reweld up the shock mounts to keep them from hanging down.

Where are you located anyways???? Your location isn't filled out.
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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I live in Orlando, FL
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Old Aug 15, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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Well alright then...I used to live in Winter Park.
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