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Old 03-09-2013, 01:00 PM
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My camber was fine then I added control arm drop brackets to my adjustable arms. Now my camber is off. I know that this can actually be a result of the pinion angle being off, causing your c- joint to be off. And I never put my stock shims back in behind where my lower control arm mounts to the frame. So I think I'll start there. Just wanted some input from maybe one of the master minds we have out there.

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Originally Posted by Richieb9
My camber was fine then I added control arm drop brackets to my adjustable arms. Now my camber is off. I know that this can actually be a result of the pinion angle being off, causing your c- joint to be off. And I never put my stock shims back in behind where my lower control arm mounts to the frame. So I think I'll start there. Just wanted some input from maybe one of the master minds we have out there.
When you install drop brackets the lower arms need to be shortened. Did you adjust them?

Here is good info the control arm specs are at the bottom.

http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/re_db.html.
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When you install drop brackets the lower arms need to be shortened. Did you adjust them?

Here is good info the control arm specs are at the bottom.

http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/re_db.html.
yeah i did shorten them according to the specs that came with the kit. and i have seen that link before but forgot about it, so thanks. let me check it with my lengths and ill get back.
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yeah i did shorten them according to the specs that came with the kit. and i have seen that link before but forgot about it, so thanks. let me check it with my lengths and ill get back.
I just installed drop brackets last weekend so its all fresh in my mind. I follwed the measurements in that link and added another 1/4 inch to push the axle fwd a bit. Worked out perfectly. However my sway bar links hit the coils now. Get pictures if you can.
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yeah i made my lengths the same as what yucca says on that link based on having rough country with 6" of lift and mine are very close to his lengths. i think i just need to shorten my uppers and i should be good...
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If your camber is off, your axle is bent and /or broken.

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