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Old 10-19-2010, 05:53 PM
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I can't get the holes on my track bar to match up with the holes on the mounting of the axle. I installed a 3 inch zone offroad lift and I just need to know how I'll be able to get some slack on it to place a bolt through and attach it to the passenger's side of the axle. I'm completely stumped on this one...
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With the wheels on the ground have somebody turn the steering wheel just a little bit at a time one way or the other,it should line up no problem,
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put it all together including tires, minus the tracbar. set the jeep down on the ground. you should be able to steer one way or another and be able to line up the hole.
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Alright sounds good I already got all those steps taken care of thank you for the input!
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Not sure if this has helped anyone else but we have always done axle side first...just seemed to go together easier
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did u use this turn ignition key to un lock steering have som on turn wheel with motor off in sert bolt dont forget to adjust the toe
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Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I turned the wheel last night and got it all lined up and together!!!
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kool now go get the cat fixed then drive it like you stole it
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