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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 11:05 PM
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What I'm working with at the moment:
01 XJ
LP D30
~4" of lift: OME springs/shocks, ~1" spacers/shackles
1" t-case drop (not ideal, I know, but a SYE will have to wait a while)
IRO double shear track bar
IRO Adjustable upper and lower arms
IRO Tie rod
IRO extended sway bar links
30x9.5 BFG AT's

After putting the lift on, I battled serious DW and finally won with the help of IRO parts. Once DW was cured I noticed some bad driveline vibes so I'm running without a front driveshaft until I can get it figured out.

I went to the dealer and got a road force balance and alignment done and the numbers on the sheet seem to be incorrect (from what I've been reading from you guys) for a lift of my height. I am far from an expert on this stuff, so I'd really appreciate some second opinions of the numbers. Thanks in advance!

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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 05:53 AM
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The numbers look fine to me. I use the same system at work. I'm just surprised that the castor is that high. What looks wrong?
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 08:42 AM
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The numbers look fine to me. I use the same system at work. I'm just surprised that the castor is that high. What looks wrong?
I was thinking the caster is too high so my pinion angle must be terrible (I'm assuming thats whats causing my driveline vibes).
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by TheMayer
I was thinking the caster is too high so my pinion angle must be terrible (I'm assuming thats whats causing my driveline vibes).
I run around a 9 degree castor with no vibes what so ever in the front.
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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If it's a LP, then it may be a fuzz high. Shouldn't be a issue on a HP. I normally see 3-5' with no problems but I like it closer to 5'.
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by holycaveman
I run around a 9 degree castor with no vibes what so ever in the front.
holy poop that thing must be all over the road
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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What would be the ideal caster angle to keep the driveshaft happy, but not induce death wobble? If that is even possible with 4" of lift.
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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A lot of guys post this link. http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm
I'm still trying to learn but seem like around 5 - 5.5 degrees.
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 11:25 AM
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That's a good site! I guess the only way to know what my rig is happy with is trial and error, I'll get it set to 5 and see how it goes
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