after adding a 2 1/2 lift to my 01 cherokee the stering wheel is a quarter turn out of alignment. Can anyone tell me how to straighten it ?

 

Move your trackbar and get an alignment.

 

there is an adjustment collar on the drag link on the upper end near the pitman arm.

1 make sure wheels are straight, steering wheel can be tilted.
2 loosed clamping screws on collar
3 turn collar so it lengthens drag link (ccw i think)
4 the steering wheel will spin, when its straight, stop, tighten clamping screws.

that will only straighten the steering wheel and recenter your pitman arm in relation to steering travel, it won't do anything for the toe in you just gained from the lift due to the steering geometry. you should still get an allignment.

 

I need to do this too, please excuse my ignorance:
1) where is the "collar" that I'm supposed to loosen the clamping screws to?
2) what is the drag link?
3) do I need to put the car on jack stands for this adjustment?
pictures would help if you have them...
Thanks
Dan

 

1) See pic
2) Attaches pitman arm to tie rod
3) No leave the vehicle on the ground

 

read this

 

I would suggest getting it aligned. Before worying about the steering wheel being centered

 

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Getting a proper alignment will usually put your wheel pretty straight, but if your worried about this kind of stuff, a rough ride, or stuff making noises, it will probably be easier on you to take your lift off.