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

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Old May 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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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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track bar<----google that
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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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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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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:34 PM
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Yes it's the front. So what do I do to correct the track bar?
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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:37 PM
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buy a new one
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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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That's it, buy a new one? So I guess I bent this one?
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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:42 PM
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Track bars are only about $61 from Advance. Quick, cheap, easy fix.
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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:43 PM
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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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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:46 PM
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you can do it!
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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:48 PM
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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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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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Will do. I guess I'll attemp this in my garage tomorrow. Thanks for the help!
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Old May 22, 2013 | 10:08 PM
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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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Old May 22, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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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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Old May 22, 2013 | 10:26 PM
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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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Old May 22, 2013 | 10:27 PM
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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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