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Old 04-23-2015, 12:40 PM
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I'm installing a 3.5 inch rubicon express adjustable track bar on my 99 xj and am confused on how exactly you center your axel under the vehicle. Any advice on easy installation and centering of the axel is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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I like how the guy in the instructional video can't get it right. He has a pretty good sounding method to figuring it out, though. I plan to take the Jeep to have it professionally aligned after the lift and track bar go in, just to make sure.
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Thanks guys!
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I use a 4' level.
Get front wheels straight. Place level on sidewall of rear tire (or hub face, between studs if wheels are off) at hub height, horizontal to ground. Sight along length of level to front tire. Then do same on other side. Any difference is easily noticed and can be dialed in exact.
This method works better than measuring off the front end somewhere.

DIY alignments are easy, then you can take it to a shop for a free 'printout'. Make any additional adjustments back at home.
Here is a link to wheel alignment. The latter link is for 'stringing'. I use this method when front and rear suspension has been replaced.
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm
http://www.stockcarracing.com/techar...try_stringing/

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^ We used the second link on our Circle Track cars in an SS Class, it works. ^
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