New Ball Joints... Swerving
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Year: 1999
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Engine: Golen 4.6 Stroker, AFE Headers, 62mm TB, 24 LB Injectors, Brown Dog kit, HF Cat, 3" Exhaust
Also made sure SS was good and tight (aftermarket steering)
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Alright guys... I think what I have is called bump steer. I had never heard that term until Reading more and more... If all my angles were fine before the new ball joints, how could the new joints mess it up? The track bar and the drag link are supposed to be parallel correct?
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Alright guys... I think what I have is called bump steer. I had never heard that term until Reading more and more... If all my angles were fine before the new ball joints, how could the new joints mess it up? The track bar and the drag link are supposed to be parallel correct?
Parallel -yes
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http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm
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One more question... the front axle should be centered correct? mine is off a little bit to one side now after allignment
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