Hay guys I got a 96 xj with a rubicon 5.5 in lift. just replaced my drag link and tie rod as well as all new ends. Had the alignment done and the steering is much better. After alignment I realized my track bar bushing was in pretty bad shape. Replaced that and I'm still getting what is ether too much tow in or bump steer. Seems to dart from side to side going down the road. Alignment guy said with a 5.5 in lift its hard to get it exact. My question is would the bushing throw the alignment off or is one sep from the other.

 

was the track bar reajusted after buching install?

 

Moved to Advanced Tech.

 

step #1)
Get a different alignment guy.
If you are using the right components, lift height is a moot point.

Keep in mind that the distance between the axle and body is what has been affected by the installation of a lift kit. Therefore the correct length control arms, track bar and drag link are needed to account for the increased ride height.

Check your caster and toe-in first...then move on to whatever else needs to be fixed.

 

Check the ball joints/ and all the tie rods. Its a great idea to make sure those all are in good shape before the alignment too.

 

Thanx for the help. X2 on the alignment guy. The tie rod ends are new and had it aligned after install. But the track bar bushing was done after alignment. Just bought the jeep a few weeks ago and all lift component had been previously installed and I only assume that the long arm kit has been properly adjusted. I may need to pay for another alignment at a diff shop. Hard to find people that can work on aftermarket stuff around here.