redmuck

although the rear axle looks centered, the right tire sticks out at least half inch farther then the right. any ideas? opinions? comments? sarcasm?

ZJMAX

Adjust the track bar or get an adjustable track bar if you still have the stock one on it.

Max

Boostwerks.com

He said rear axle you silly goose.

For OP... a 1/2" isn't bad IMO. Could be worn out shackles or leaf spring bushings.

psalyers

As said, could be worn out leaf springs/shackle bushings. Obviously there is no track bar in the rear of the XJ, so there's no adjustment there.

We could point out the obvious. Are the leafs centered on the perches? Are you running any lift? If so, blocks? Are the blocks centered?

Also as said, 1/2" isn't really bad but I'm the same way. I would measure it and it would bother me until it's perfect.

The91XJ

I agree. 1/2" isn't much to worry about.

If I understand you correctly, what you're referring to is known as the Thrust Angle. You can view this on your alignment print outs. I've never seen a cherokee with a perfect thrust angle. They're all off a little for whatever reason. Definitely common with lifted XJs. Grand Cherokees and Wranglers are able to dial this in with adjustable rear track bars.

redmuck

ill have get under there tomorrow and check it all out. actually the tire looks like its sticking out about 3/4 or more. it has at least a 6 inch lift on it, with shackles and angled wedge blocks under the springs.

ZJMAX

LOL sorry I'm used to working on ZJ's

Max

freegdr

Different rim offsets ?

Larry Coons

Thrust angle question . . . How would I figure out thrust angle? is there a formula? someone told me its the difference between toe on the rear wheels. Is that right?