Wheel base help/ front axle
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From: Miamisburg Ohio
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Ok, so here we go have 99 sport w/ 3" lift. Have had on for about 2.5 years now.... Just rotated tires due to bad coupling of front tires only and now have the driver front tire hitting the back of the fender... Question is did a measurement on the wheel base and found the driver side =100 and pass=100.5 so do I need to buy adjustable arms or just shim the lower driver arm out the 1/2 inch or do I need to get both UCA and LCA
Beach Bum
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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Year: 2000 WJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
A wheelbase difference of 10mm is factory spec.
You can get an alignment 'printout' for free. It will show the thrust angles and everything else. Then determine how to adjust.
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm
You can get an alignment 'printout' for free. It will show the thrust angles and everything else. Then determine how to adjust.
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm
Last edited by SteveMongr; Apr 15, 2014 at 05:42 PM. Reason: added link
Ok, so here we go have 99 sport w/ 3" lift. Have had on for about 2.5 years now.... Just rotated tires due to bad coupling of front tires only and now have the driver front tire hitting the back of the fender... Question is did a measurement on the wheel base and found the driver side =100 and pass=100.5 so do I need to buy adjustable arms or just shim the lower driver arm out the 1/2 inch or do I need to get both UCA and LCA
Beach Bum
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 6,123
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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Year: 2000 WJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I evened out the wheelbase on my XJ but have not put it on the rack for a free alignment printout. I think the thrust angle will determine if I did the right thing.
I also use the 'stringing' method as part of an overall DIY alignment. Here are good how-to's on it.
http://www.circletrack.com/chassiste...ring_your_car/
http://www.stockcarracing.com/techar...try_stringing/
Last edited by SteveMongr; Apr 17, 2014 at 08:11 AM. Reason: spelling
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