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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Camber adjustment ???
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<blockquote data-quote="Creston" data-source="post: 444717" data-attributes="member: 22510"><p>Can be very difficult. The tube is most likely. The right side is the long side so you have that working for you too. Don't underestimate a carpenters ("L") square or a masonry twine for checking. I have lasers and digital alignment tools but still use squares and string and tape measures for a lot of work on straight axle trucks and jeeps.</p><p></p><p>Just remember the front and rear end technology is straight axles. The dana 44 has been used by GM, Mopar, and Ford since the 70s at least. Nothing mythical about it at all. One could check and align a jeep better with a string or broomstick than many "tech" can with a 50k dollar hunter machine. A cheap set of caster camber alignment plates is perfectly fine for a Jeep or straight axle truck.</p><p></p><p>I've seen million dollar race car chassis set up via a fancy string system. The posts and all that were nice shiny aluminum and adjustable.... but the geometry of the car was set by a string regardless.</p><p></p><p>Same for the 3.8 and 4.0 in jeeps. No vvt no direct injection etc etc. They are old school. Nothing difficult on them. Time consuming perhaps but not difficult. Tow and camber can be set work a tape measure and string if your careful and pay attention. Caster is another matter entirely BUT most "alignment" shops won't even adjust caster. They say "not adjustable" even if it is. Ive had cars come to me that I know alignment shops lied about.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Creston, post: 444717, member: 22510"] Can be very difficult. The tube is most likely. The right side is the long side so you have that working for you too. Don't underestimate a carpenters ("L") square or a masonry twine for checking. I have lasers and digital alignment tools but still use squares and string and tape measures for a lot of work on straight axle trucks and jeeps. Just remember the front and rear end technology is straight axles. The dana 44 has been used by GM, Mopar, and Ford since the 70s at least. Nothing mythical about it at all. One could check and align a jeep better with a string or broomstick than many "tech" can with a 50k dollar hunter machine. A cheap set of caster camber alignment plates is perfectly fine for a Jeep or straight axle truck. I've seen million dollar race car chassis set up via a fancy string system. The posts and all that were nice shiny aluminum and adjustable.... but the geometry of the car was set by a string regardless. Same for the 3.8 and 4.0 in jeeps. No vvt no direct injection etc etc. They are old school. Nothing difficult on them. Time consuming perhaps but not difficult. Tow and camber can be set work a tape measure and string if your careful and pay attention. Caster is another matter entirely BUT most "alignment" shops won't even adjust caster. They say "not adjustable" even if it is. Ive had cars come to me that I know alignment shops lied about. [/QUOTE]
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JK General Discussion
Camber adjustment ???
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