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Author:  fastRob [ Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:28 am ]
Post subject:  Front End Sagging From Diesel, Camber Kit
This winter or so my ball joint broke, it had been replaced with Moog @20k miles.
Bearings, tie rod ends and now the front end guy says I need a Camber Kit.(#05140876aa)
Went to Advance Auto, they do not carry it.
Seeing many other problems here on this site as well.
Should we do a front end sagging from diesel parts list?
Author:  tjkj2002 [ Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Front End Sagging From Diesel, Camber Kit
No such thing as a camber kit for a KJ,you already have cam bolts installed on the LCA,no such things as a adjustable balljoint either for a KJ.If your sagging that bad and the alignment can not be put into spec anymore you need new coil springs(and shocks).Measure from the center of the wheel and the bottom of the flare,anything under 18"-18.5" is sagging badly as brand new should be about 19"-19.5" for KJ's built after April 12th 2002.
Author:  DOC4444 [ Wed Jun 27, 2012 10:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Front End Sagging From Diesel, Camber Kit
I successfully leveled our's with a custom machined aluminum spacer on the driver's side. The left front was about 3/4" lower than the right. Did it about 50K ago. I went this way rather new springs because I assumed that new springs would settle and I would eventually be back to the same place. Ride height has not changed in 50K since, so spacers may be an option for you. Unfortunately, I do not believe there are any upgraded springs available for a stock ride height.

Obviously, at some level of collapse, the springs need to be replaced.

DOC
Author:  fastRob [ Thu Jun 28, 2012 12:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Front End Sagging From Diesel, Camber Kit
DOC4444 wrote:
I successfully leveled our's with a custom machined aluminum spacer on the driver's side. The left front was about 3/4" lower than the right. Did it about 50K ago. I went this way rather new springs because I assumed that new springs would settle and I would eventually be back to the same place. Ride height has not changed in 50K since, so spacers may be an option for you. Unfortunately, I do not believe there are any upgraded springs available for a stock ride height.

Obviously, at some level of collapse, the springs need to be replaced.

DOC


I have the 4" OME lift springs.
Author:  tjkj2002 [ Thu Jun 28, 2012 12:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Front End Sagging From Diesel, Camber Kit
fastRob wrote:
I have the 4" OME lift springs.

OME does not make 4" coils for a KJ.Do you have the 927's or 790's up front? You need the 790's for the CRD as the 927's are rated lower then the stock OEM coils.
Author:  fastRob [ Thu Jun 28, 2012 12:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Front End Sagging From Diesel, Camber Kit
tjkj2002 wrote:
fastRob wrote:
I have the 4" OME lift springs.

OME does not make 4" coils for a KJ.Do you have the 927's or 790's up front? You need the 790's for the CRD as the 927's are rated lower then the stock OEM coils.

Yup have the 790s.
Funny, I called OME to get the correct spring numbers too.
The car is too tall anyway, what to do.....
Author:  fastRob [ Thu Jun 28, 2012 12:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Front End Sagging From Diesel, Camber Kit
Called Jeepin by Al.
He said do not worry about Caster just adjust Camber.
The front end is within specs but Camber is on the edge of the limits.
Problem is as one part is replaced and the front end is aligned another part breaks.
Only solution is to replace all parts at once.......I do not think so.
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