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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 08:37 AM
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Ive been sitting on the stock control arms with 4.5 inches of lift,I'm putting in adjustable control arms today, should I get the Jeep aligned after? I have a long haul tomorrow and would like to know.
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 08:38 AM
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Definitely, you need to get an alignment, no question about it.
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 09:05 AM
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 01:22 PM
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Alright, well what length should I adjust them too?
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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You should be able to do this yourself if you have some basic tools, such as a tape measure and angle finder. Tape measure for toe, measure the inside of both the front of the front tires and the rear of the from tires. Spec is 1/8-1/16" toe IN.
Caster angle is approx 5-7degress IIRC. Get your lowers to where you want the axle, then use your angle finder (there are apps for phone if you need/want to go that route) and get the uppers to get the axle in that range.
If you take it somewhere, it shouldn't cost anymore than 50$ tho.
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