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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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Default DW - Adjustable ball joint vs Offset ball joint

Hello all this is my first time posting on cherokee forum so please be gentle.

I have a 2000 GC WJ 4.0 162k miles 30in tires(temp till i gather enough loot for 31s or 32s) recently installed a 4" Rough Country lift (i know rc isnt the best, dont hate) and i'm currently in the process of diagnosing and fixing my death wobble. I just had an alignment done and my front camber is at LF -.8 RF -1.2

I have done lots of research on DW and i realize that my camber is part of the issue and i need opinions and advice on ball joints. Tie rides recently done also so those are in good condition.

Which is the better option, adjustable or offset ball joints and is that for top or bottom? I do plan on replacing all the front ball joints but i'm uncertain on if i need top or bottom or both adjustable or offset.

All opinions and advice welcome especially if there's something else i might need to be looking into.
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 10:15 PM
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Do you mean the CASTER is out of spec? Did you replace the lower control arms with the 4" lift? Longer lower control arms will help bring the caster back into spec.
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 10:17 PM
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no i DO mean camber and yes i did add longer stronger lca's
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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 11:29 PM
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If the camber is that far out it could mean the ball joints are worn out, or the axle tubes may be bent, or both. It could also mean the shop's alignment machine needs to be calibrated.
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