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| Author: | infernicus [ Thu Mar 24, 2011 2:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Opinion on Alignment (Spec Sheet Inside) |
Hey guys, So I understand a little bit about alignments, but not enough to know if the alignment was done correctly. The Jeep does drive straight (at least I think it does, I have a vibration in the steering wheel, but that can be another issue). Anyway, here's the printout. Your opinions? Thanks a mil.  
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinion on Alignment (Spec Sheet Inside) |
Who did your alignment? They should be fired,lifted or not it can be set alot closer to spec then that,well at least camber and get caster close and fairly even(caster is a non-tire wearing angle,can cause a drift or pull though). But at least it will drive straight as your left camber almost cancels out the right caster,you will get bad tire wear on the left front. |
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| Author: | infernicus [ Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinion on Alignment (Spec Sheet Inside) |
 Ok then. I think my truck is actually pulling the left a bit, I didn't get to drive it enough to see. So, what do I tell them so I can have them try again and make it sound like I know what I am talking about, lol. |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinion on Alignment (Spec Sheet Inside) |
infernicus wrote: :cry: Ok then. I think my truck is actually pulling the left a bit, I didn't get to drive it enough to see. So, what do I tell them so I can have them try again and make it sound like I know what I am talking about, lol. Yep every angle(Camber,Caster,and Toe) are all adjustable for the front,camber/caster are set via the 2 LCA cam bolts.Make sure to have camber set as close to center spec as possible and that cross caster is within 0.5 degrees.If lifted you can sacrifice some caster as it's a non-tire wearing angle for camber but cross caster must be close so you do not get a drift or pull. Do not let them use the excuss that your lifted and that's the best it can be done,you would need some pretty badly bent parts for that be true.I've done hundreds of alignments and many on KJ's(both lifted and stock) and it is possible to get the angles alot closer then that. |
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| Author: | infernicus [ Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinion on Alignment (Spec Sheet Inside) |
Awesome, thanks a bunch. I'm going to call them now, hopefully they're still there so I can drop it in the AM tomorrow. |
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| Author: | TheJawsOfDeath [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 2:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Opinion on Alignment (Spec Sheet Inside) |
Yeah, thats a B.S. alignment. I've done a LOT of 4 wheel alignments on a variety of vehicles and that spec sheet reeks of someone getting lazy and giving you a "toe and go". They saw the lift and decided that was a good enough excuse not to touch the rest because how would you know if there was actually enough adjustment to get in spec or not. |
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