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Went to get alignment and they told me that my axle is offset?

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Old 05-22-2013, 09:22 PM
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Default Went to get alignment and they told me that my axle is offset?

And now that I look at it, it sits about two inches further to the passenger side. You can easily see it from looking at the position of the tires in relation to the wheel wells. Any advice on how to fix this, and what would cause it?
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track bar<----google that
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front or rear axle.... the front is squared to the rear... if its the rear then someone hit it realy hard to make it shift... if its the front then yes ^^^^ first go to the trac bar... also look good and hard at your suspension and steering links and mounts for bends
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Yes it's the front. So what do I do to correct the track bar?
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That's it, buy a new one? So I guess I bent this one?
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Track bars are only about $61 from Advance. Quick, cheap, easy fix.
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Ok, is that something I can do myself in the garage or do I need a lift?
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Happened to me to if you have a lift make sure it fits your lift other wise itll happen again I got mine from rough country for 139 or something. I did it completely my self in my garage you might want to buy a 14 dollar tie rod end puller to make it easier.
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Will do. I guess I'll attemp this in my garage tomorrow. Thanks for the help!
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check the upper and lower mounts to, if its soo off that they cant get It straight on the machine then it could be really off. good luck
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Is your jeep lifted if it is you need an adjustable track bar you will not find one of those at advance.
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No it's not lifted. It's got the upcountry suspension package so it sits an inch or so higher than a regular one.
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Originally Posted by jeepride
Is your jeep lifted if it is you need an adjustable track bar you will not find one of those at advance.
This.

How did no one ask if it is lifted or any basic suspension questions?

OP- tell us about your Jeep. Lifted? If so how high?


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