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Mar 18, 2008 | 10:23 AM

#16

WJChris

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From: Santa Rosa

Year: 1999

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: V8 4.7

rear wheels close to the rocker is ideal, as the wheel will center as it flexes (tucks).

Pinion angle will determine proper axle location. Same with fronts.

Mar 18, 2008 | 10:11 PM

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tsconver

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From: Durham, NC

Year: 2003

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L, 63mm TB, FIPK, Gibson Exhaust

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Originally Posted by WJChris

rear wheels close to the rocker is ideal, as the wheel will center as it flexes (tucks).

Pinion angle will determine proper axle location. Same with fronts.

yeah but it can then hit when the wheel flexes down you have to worry about it in both directions.

Mar 18, 2008 | 10:12 PM

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tsconver

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From: Durham, NC

Year: 2003

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L, 63mm TB, FIPK, Gibson Exhaust

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Originally Posted by nick_n_ii

I have adjustable lowers in the rear, but stock uppers, and I need adjustable uppers also, other wise my pinion angle is too steep.

that makes since, so once you get eh uppers you can move teh wheel back with the lowers and then bring teh pinion back with the uppers?

Mar 19, 2008 | 10:32 AM

#19

nick_n_ii

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From: Kalkaska, Michigan

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

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Originally Posted by tsconver

that makes since, so once you get eh uppers you can move teh wheel back with the lowers and then bring teh pinion back with the uppers?

Yep that's the plain. I already have a set of JKS linked up from a buddy I shoudl be getting installed in the next few weeks....

Thanks for all the comments. This thing has been a work in progress and I'm finally getting happy with the look...