Quick XJ question - Front coil angle after lift?
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Quick XJ question - Front coil angle after lift?
I performed a search, but found no results to my question. Forgive me, but I am **** when it comes to our vehicles.
I noticed that the bump stop housing wasn't parallel with the coil as soon as we finished the lift, and it's still not parallel after front end alignment today. Is this what I should expect after the 4.5" lift, or should it be parallel?
Before anyone busts my chops, I know the bump stops need replacing. The front and rear were rotten and brittle before we started the lift.
I noticed that the bump stop housing wasn't parallel with the coil as soon as we finished the lift, and it's still not parallel after front end alignment today. Is this what I should expect after the 4.5" lift, or should it be parallel?
Before anyone busts my chops, I know the bump stops need replacing. The front and rear were rotten and brittle before we started the lift.
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Let me rephrase, is this what I should expect out of this setup without purchasing another $1,000 worth of parts?
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if you're ****, rough country was definitely not the way to go
you're going to have the typical axle rotating under the jeep affect. even if you get adjustable control arms your axle will still rotate backwards when flexing
yes, this is the best you can expect without spending more money or lengthening the lowers. looks like you need to lengthen the lowers anyway because you have a little too much negative caster. are your lowers adjustable?
you're going to have the typical axle rotating under the jeep affect. even if you get adjustable control arms your axle will still rotate backwards when flexing
yes, this is the best you can expect without spending more money or lengthening the lowers. looks like you need to lengthen the lowers anyway because you have a little too much negative caster. are your lowers adjustable?
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That's why I wanted to see the print out.
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They aren't stock, the kit came with new control arms, but they are not adjustable. The photo below is the exact kit installed.
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You have been the most helpful and less critical of any, and I appreciate that.