Does anyone know the alignment specks for a 97 Cherokee? Is it different if its lifted and has a drop pitmen arm from stock specs

 

Shouldnt be any diffrent. U want as much toe out as possible BUT STILL in spec to reduce the chance of death wobble. Off the top of my head it is around .2+ for Total toe, 6+ degrees caster and -.5 to +.2 on the camber.

 

Also I should say, Camber is not adj on a xj or any other solid axle vehical without adj ball joints. If camber is out BAD u have a bent knuckle or axle tube. Caster is only factory adj. on grand cherokees, the only way it is adj. on xj's is if u have aftermarket lca

 

Caster can be adjusted on XJ's. I had to fit a 5mm shim on the body side of my LCA when the car was lifted just over 2".

Rob

 

Can't give you settings in degress. BUT stock specs except for the toe will be incorrect for a lifted rig. Too much toe out or in can contribute to Death Wobble, which is CAUSED by wear first and incorrect steering and suspension GEOMETRY. Toe should be 0"-1/8" IN, variation is due to Transfer case options 0" IN for the 242 and 1/16"-1/8" IN for the 231. caster is adjustable on a stock XJ, by the use of shims in the LCA body mount 10mm max or adjustable control arms, But with a lifted 4X4 XJ you have to compromise proper caster vs proper pinion angle. Camber is not adjustable without the use of adjustable or degree balljoints.