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<blockquote data-quote="ScepterToad" data-source="post: 459310" data-attributes="member: 25142"><p>Walking by the Jeep yesterday morning, I looked down and noticed that the passenger front tire looked a little odd. Took a closer look and compared it to the others and it's definitely wearing in the center. Tire pressures are all the same. So, popped it over to the local tire discounters for an alignment. Bad ball joints. I had a sneaking suspicion something was off with it just by how it drives, but wasn't 100% sure. Also, I didn't feel any major play in it, which could have just been my fault. They want $1300 to swap them out, so I have a project this weekend. I was planning on changing the axle u-joints anyway, so what's a little ball joint action gonna hurt? After some searching online for available parts, looking at prices, and a few YouTube reviews, I settled on the Rough Country kit. At $135 for all 4 and with the reviews and what I think I'm gonna do with the Jeep, they fit the bill. And, since I'll be flat towing it right around 4,000 miles in a month, it needs to be tight and right.</p><p></p><p>Speaking of which, the X has VERY specific alignment specifications if you want it to drive right (so that's what I'm used to). Does the Jeep with a 4" lift and 35's? I've dug around a bit and looks like there's not much consensus out there on the Internets that I can find. Anyone have a sweet spot they like? If not, I figure I'll tell the guy to bring it as close to 0 on toe he can get it, camber should be set by the new ball joints (not adjustable), and 4.5 on the caster. Thoughts?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ScepterToad, post: 459310, member: 25142"] Walking by the Jeep yesterday morning, I looked down and noticed that the passenger front tire looked a little odd. Took a closer look and compared it to the others and it's definitely wearing in the center. Tire pressures are all the same. So, popped it over to the local tire discounters for an alignment. Bad ball joints. I had a sneaking suspicion something was off with it just by how it drives, but wasn't 100% sure. Also, I didn't feel any major play in it, which could have just been my fault. They want $1300 to swap them out, so I have a project this weekend. I was planning on changing the axle u-joints anyway, so what's a little ball joint action gonna hurt? After some searching online for available parts, looking at prices, and a few YouTube reviews, I settled on the Rough Country kit. At $135 for all 4 and with the reviews and what I think I'm gonna do with the Jeep, they fit the bill. And, since I'll be flat towing it right around 4,000 miles in a month, it needs to be tight and right. Speaking of which, the X has VERY specific alignment specifications if you want it to drive right (so that's what I'm used to). Does the Jeep with a 4" lift and 35's? I've dug around a bit and looks like there's not much consensus out there on the Internets that I can find. Anyone have a sweet spot they like? If not, I figure I'll tell the guy to bring it as close to 0 on toe he can get it, camber should be set by the new ball joints (not adjustable), and 4.5 on the caster. Thoughts? [/QUOTE]
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