Bustedknuckle

Alright, I know what needs to be done, I just have run out of ideas on how to do it.

My front axle is pivoted forward, awesome drive line angle, but it's at the point the springs have a slight curve. I have full upper and lower adjustable control arms, but they kind of defy the purpose. I can set the lengths, but the axle has no way of getting to where I need them. Ive tried ratchet strapping, using a jack and stands, even ran a tow rope to the other Jeep and tried pivoting it.No luck.

I thought this was gonna be a quick fix, but it's really beaten me over the last couple months. Short of disconnecting the entire front suspension, I'm out of ideas.

Rustys adjustable upper & lowers, RC 4.5" springs, 2" coil spacers, RC trac bar.

Any ideas or insight is appreciated.

ct67_72

Im confused. are your springs curved because the axle is not inline with the spring pocket? or is it actually rotated. mine have a curve but its because the arms are too short and the axle is to far back to be inline.
If you have adjustable arms just lengthen the lowers to rotate the pinion down. you can put a bottle jack under the steer arm to help rotate.
I have a feeling the axle is not where its supposed to be though. more than the rotation.
with that much lift the arms should be set pretty long. also let the axle droop some to take most of the spring preload out when trying to move it.

lolz_jeep

plowboy 99

I dont know if i really understand what your saying but....Are you setting the lca for a 4.5" lift? If so you would have to lengthen them to account for the 2" spacers.the uppers might need a little also but I wouldn't mess with them if your trying to roll the axle back. Definatly will help by taking the weight off the axle to help place it where you want it.

AeroSynch

Patrick use the supplied stock bottle jack to push the axle into place to line up. Does that make sense?

I used the stock jack to push my axle away when I extended my LCAs.

PingPong

What does your caster angle measure? This is important cause it affests how your vehicle drives... Best way to rotate your axle like you are talking about is to remove your upper control arms adjust them for the proper length.. then use a bottle jack to get it to connect. hope that helps

Bustedknuckle

Was just curious if anyone knew a quick fix aside from taking everything apart and re-aligning it.

96_xj

Hate to say it, but you need to lengthen both the upper and lower arms.

I had to extend mine pretty far to get them where I needed to: (2" wheel base stretch)

96_xj

actually the more i look at it... shorten your uppers. and you should be fine

odgreen

i was gonna say the same thing.
your pinion angle looks way to "up" lol shorten em and you should be good

ct67_72

the entire axle looks pretty far forward. even with the axle twisted up some it wont correct that, you need to shorten both upper and lower, and shorten uppers a little more than lowers.

freegdr

i agree the front axle is to far forward shorten both arms should bring spring back under xj

Bustedknuckle

Thanks for the insight!!!! I knew I was closr, just couldn't put my finger on which way to go. And Freegdr, thanks for the PM buddy.

freegdr