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Old 05-13-2011, 05:37 PM
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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
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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.
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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
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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".

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Originally Posted by tiwvr1
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.
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.
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