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Mar 14, 2013 | 01:09 PM

#26386

xj_maniac_newb

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From: Summerville, Ga

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I need adjustable lowers. Closest they could get the castor was 3.30 and 3.32. Rough Country lied.

Mar 14, 2013 | 01:26 PM

#26387

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should be 5-7*. I dunno how they couldn't shim it enough to get it set correctly...you're only on what...3" of lift?

Mar 14, 2013 | 02:01 PM

#26388

xj_maniac_newb

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should be 5-7*. I dunno how they couldn't shim it enough to get it set correctly...you're only on what...3" of lift?

4 1/2" with RCX drop brackets. Now the control arms are close to how they're supposed to be, but the mother****er pulls to the right. I'm getting royally ill.

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Mar 14, 2013 | 02:05 PM

#26389

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4 1/2" with RCX drop brackets. Now the steering is how its supposed to be, but the mother****er pulls to the right. I'm getting royally ill.

Grab a buddy a 12 pack a tape measure and a monkey wrench it's alignment time

Mar 14, 2013 | 02:14 PM

#26390

xj_maniac_newb

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Would a bad wheel bearing on the drivers side make the jeep pull to the right?

Mar 14, 2013 | 02:33 PM

#26391

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Would a bad wheel bearing on the drivers side make the jeep pull to the right?

Did on my buddies Chevy but you'd know your wheel bearing was bad from the noise just grab a tape measure and check the alignment it takes like 5 mins and will keep you from throwing parts at it

Mar 14, 2013 | 02:37 PM

#26392

xj_maniac_newb

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Did on my buddies Chevy but you'd know your wheel bearing was bad from the noise just grab a tape measure and check the alignment it takes like 5 mins and will keep you from throwing parts at it

Oh I know the wheel bearing is bad, its been bad for a while. I just dont see the wheel bearing making it pull this much.

And i'll get out there and check it in a few minutes. I'm disgusted with it right now.

Mar 14, 2013 | 03:14 PM

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Shouldn't pull terribly have you ruled out a sticking caliper

Mar 14, 2013 | 03:19 PM

#26394

xj_maniac_newb

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Shouldn't pull terribly have you ruled out a sticking caliper

Not yet. It's pulled to that side when i hit the brakes hard forever, but it didnt pull going down the road until after this alignment today. I'm thinking my caster is definitely off, or at least i hope.

Mar 14, 2013 | 03:20 PM

#26395

mitchlikesbikes

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i just ordered the gasket kit for the oil filter adapter.
is this just an "unscrew - replace gaskets - reinstall" type of thing or is there anything else i need to know?

on a 96 4.0 btw

Mar 14, 2013 | 03:23 PM

#26396

xj_maniac_newb

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i just ordered the gasket kit for the oil filter adapter.
is this just an "unscrew - replace gasket - reinstall" type of thing or is there anything else i need to know?

on a 96 4.0 btw

You might need a T60 torx bit to remove it.

Mar 14, 2013 | 03:29 PM

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i just ordered the gasket kit for the oil filter adapter.
is this just an "unscrew - replace gaskets - reinstall" type of thing or is there anything else i need to know?

on a 96 4.0 btw

It's that simple but that bolt is a royal pita to break free

Mar 14, 2013 | 03:29 PM

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Hopefully it's that simple I'd take it back to the shop and tell em it's still not aligned

Mar 14, 2013 | 03:34 PM

#26399

xj_maniac_newb

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Hopefully it's that simple I'd take it back to the shop and tell em it's still not aligned

I had to show them you could even adjust the castor on a jeep.. Then show them how to move the bolt with the adjustment shoe. Lol i'd rather take it anywhere but there.

Mar 14, 2013 | 03:35 PM

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I had to show them you could even adjust the castor on a jeep.. Then show them how to move the bolt with the adjustment shoe. Lol i'd rather take it anywhere but there.

I woulda told em never mind and taken my money elsewhere