Looking for second opinion
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Joined: Oct 2012
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From: spring grove il
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
The front ds had me skeptical.I think I'll have him can x that. I have two weeks before I have to move from CA to FL and will be driving the XJ. So I think I'd rather pay them to deal w the slip yoke and rear ds. Rear ds pricey? Yeah id have to agree but I think I'll nip that one in the rear so I don't stress about getting the right length myself. Will also handle the alignment out of the shop too. But setting the caster for 230$??? Can I get away with doing myself with a caster gauge? What's it got to be at? 4-6° to the rear?
CF Veteran
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From: West Deptford, NJ
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Where in fl im north of tampa 30min. Im at 5.5" same sye and use a older zj front drive shaft in the rear under $100 for d.s. and rebuilding it, front shaft is stock. Had a local shop specializing in jeeps and correcting tire wear do a 4 wheel alignment readjusting EVERYTHING on the rack for $49
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Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Gainesville,FL
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 989
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From: Gainesville,FL
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Where in fl im north of tampa 30min. Im at 5.5" same sye and use a older zj front drive shaft in the rear under $100 for d.s. and rebuilding it, front shaft is stock. Had a local shop specializing in jeeps and correcting tire wear do a 4 wheel alignment readjusting EVERYTHING on the rack for $49
Where is this place?? I live in Gainesville and will need an professional alignment once I get my jeep finished.
Beach Bum
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Year: 2000 WJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
..From the factory the wheelbase differs from right to left side..
Many tire shops will provide an alignment printout for no charge.
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/chassis...ring-your-car/
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From: West Deptford, NJ
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Yes but, because the rear axle is fixed, it is the reference point for wheelbase, for setting trackbar, and referencing it can determine if there is something tweaked between all four wheels.
..From the factory the wheelbase differs from right to left side..
Many tire shops will provide an alignment printout for no charge.
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/chassis...ring-your-car/
..From the factory the wheelbase differs from right to left side..
Many tire shops will provide an alignment printout for no charge.
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/chassis...ring-your-car/
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Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 228
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From: Lawrence, MI
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Thrust angle alignment is not a thing in most aligners so 4 wheel is what you choose. In fact in the newer Hunter systems like what I have you don't choose between 2 and 4wheel. You simply input the vin or custom specs and do the alignment. Also there are adjustments that can be made in the rear such as tweaking axle to spring location. Or even changing front leaf mount location when installing new leaf spring mounts. I have done all of these over the years.
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From: spring grove il
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
I wasn't suckered into anything, i have long arms, cross over steering, and ota track bar. And the unibody is tweeked from backing into a tree.There shop manager is a jeep guy and specializes in correcting tire wear. My time is worth more then that $49. I can also do 80mph one handed can you? Suncoastautomotiveinc.com
CF Veteran
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From: West Deptford, NJ
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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Posts: 378
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From: spring grove il
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Same here I've built everything myself and installed everything myself. Again with 2 small children my time is worth more then the cost of an alignment.
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From: Over here...
Year: 1986
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 2.8
That's awesome, but not everyone can or even should attempt certain things. Someone who bolts on a bumper they bought or who built their own bumper can have the same amount of pride in their vehicle.
