cant get an alignment??
07-26-2012, 04:19 PM
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cant get an alignment??
Hey guys, I have a 3" lift on my jeep and the shop says they can't align it unless I buy a drop pitman arm? does this seem like BS?
07-26-2012, 04:20 PM
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Yes, that's BS.
Now, they may feel like they can't align it properly without a dropped pitman arm. What trac-bar are you running?
Personally, I could 'align' your Jeep with a tube sock for a linkage if I wanted to...
Did they want you to buy the pitman arm from them?
Now, they may feel like they can't align it properly without a dropped pitman arm. What trac-bar are you running?
Personally, I could 'align' your Jeep with a tube sock for a linkage if I wanted to...
Did they want you to buy the pitman arm from them?
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07-26-2012, 04:26 PM
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they didnt want me to but they suggested it. I told them I can do it myself then. Everything In the front is stock, including my drag link.
07-26-2012, 04:29 PM
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Yea there smoking crack when I did my 3in I had a shop align it however I did upgrade my tie rod n track bar but that shouldn't make a difference
07-26-2012, 04:32 PM
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The only reason you'd need a different pitman arm is to put your tracbar and drag link on the same plane. If one is way out of parallel to the other then you may need a dropped pitman arm but at 3"s of lift... I doubt it.
You DO, on the other hand, either need to relocate your current tracbar or invest in a new adjustable one. 3"s of lift on the stock tracbar will have your axle way off center.
You DO, on the other hand, either need to relocate your current tracbar or invest in a new adjustable one. 3"s of lift on the stock tracbar will have your axle way off center.
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Originally Posted by speedballin
Yea there smoking crack when I did my 3in I had a shop align it however I did upgrade my tie rod n track bar but that shouldn't make a difference
07-26-2012, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
The only reason you'd need a different pitman arm is to put your tracbar and drag link on the same plane. If one is way out of parallel to the other then you may need a dropped pitman arm but at 3"s of lift... I doubt it.
You DO, on the other hand, either need to relocate your current tracbar or invest in a new adjustable one. 3"s of lift on the stock tracbar will have your axle way off center.
You DO, on the other hand, either need to relocate your current tracbar or invest in a new adjustable one. 3"s of lift on the stock tracbar will have your axle way off center.
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07-26-2012, 04:36 PM
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allright. my jeep also wobbles horribly. my tie rod was bent, but I installed one in good working condition. I think it is because my alignment. everything seems to be tight upfront. any ideas?
07-26-2012, 04:47 PM
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Get it aligned first and if it's still present we'll diagnose the death wobble. The alignment will most likely fix the issue.
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allright. the owner of the shop told me it woulndt fix the problem. he says I ****ed up doing the lift and now it wobbles because of that. He just wants it in the shop so they can milk my wallet...
07-26-2012, 04:50 PM
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Go to a different shop. This guy is an idiot. Do NOT pay him a dime.
Is there a 4x4 shop anywhere near you?
I HATE old idiots that are set in their ways.
Is there a 4x4 shop anywhere near you?
I HATE old idiots that are set in their ways.