CJ alignment
11-02-2003, 01:54 PM
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CJ alignment
I have an 83 CJ7 and have had several people tell me to try getting it
aligned to get rid of a shake I've developed. I'm pretty sure it's a bad
balanced tire. But anyway, what all can be adjusted to the alignment on
these (castor, camber etc) and where are the adjustments made?
Thanks!
Allen
aligned to get rid of a shake I've developed. I'm pretty sure it's a bad
balanced tire. But anyway, what all can be adjusted to the alignment on
these (castor, camber etc) and where are the adjustments made?
Thanks!
Allen
11-02-2003, 02:10 PM
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Re: CJ alignment
Camber is not adjustable without installing special eccentric ball joints.
However you can easily adjust the toe, and you can shim the front axles to
correct caster. Best place to start with all this is to get it on an
alignment rack & get the current specs. Most modern alignment systems will
provide you with a printout, showing specs vs. actual at all 4 wheels. This
is also a way to determine if the rear axle housing is bent.
<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
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> I have an 83 CJ7 and have had several people tell me to try getting it
> aligned to get rid of a shake I've developed. I'm pretty sure it's a bad
> balanced tire. But anyway, what all can be adjusted to the alignment on
> these (castor, camber etc) and where are the adjustments made?
> Thanks!
>
> Allen
>
>
However you can easily adjust the toe, and you can shim the front axles to
correct caster. Best place to start with all this is to get it on an
alignment rack & get the current specs. Most modern alignment systems will
provide you with a printout, showing specs vs. actual at all 4 wheels. This
is also a way to determine if the rear axle housing is bent.
<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:Apcpb.2302$gD1.1257@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> I have an 83 CJ7 and have had several people tell me to try getting it
> aligned to get rid of a shake I've developed. I'm pretty sure it's a bad
> balanced tire. But anyway, what all can be adjusted to the alignment on
> these (castor, camber etc) and where are the adjustments made?
> Thanks!
>
> Allen
>
>
11-02-2003, 02:10 PM
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Re: CJ alignment
Camber is not adjustable without installing special eccentric ball joints.
However you can easily adjust the toe, and you can shim the front axles to
correct caster. Best place to start with all this is to get it on an
alignment rack & get the current specs. Most modern alignment systems will
provide you with a printout, showing specs vs. actual at all 4 wheels. This
is also a way to determine if the rear axle housing is bent.
<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:Apcpb.2302$gD1.1257@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> I have an 83 CJ7 and have had several people tell me to try getting it
> aligned to get rid of a shake I've developed. I'm pretty sure it's a bad
> balanced tire. But anyway, what all can be adjusted to the alignment on
> these (castor, camber etc) and where are the adjustments made?
> Thanks!
>
> Allen
>
>
However you can easily adjust the toe, and you can shim the front axles to
correct caster. Best place to start with all this is to get it on an
alignment rack & get the current specs. Most modern alignment systems will
provide you with a printout, showing specs vs. actual at all 4 wheels. This
is also a way to determine if the rear axle housing is bent.
<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:Apcpb.2302$gD1.1257@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> I have an 83 CJ7 and have had several people tell me to try getting it
> aligned to get rid of a shake I've developed. I'm pretty sure it's a bad
> balanced tire. But anyway, what all can be adjusted to the alignment on
> these (castor, camber etc) and where are the adjustments made?
> Thanks!
>
> Allen
>
>
11-02-2003, 02:10 PM
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Re: CJ alignment
Camber is not adjustable without installing special eccentric ball joints.
However you can easily adjust the toe, and you can shim the front axles to
correct caster. Best place to start with all this is to get it on an
alignment rack & get the current specs. Most modern alignment systems will
provide you with a printout, showing specs vs. actual at all 4 wheels. This
is also a way to determine if the rear axle housing is bent.
<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
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> I have an 83 CJ7 and have had several people tell me to try getting it
> aligned to get rid of a shake I've developed. I'm pretty sure it's a bad
> balanced tire. But anyway, what all can be adjusted to the alignment on
> these (castor, camber etc) and where are the adjustments made?
> Thanks!
>
> Allen
>
>
However you can easily adjust the toe, and you can shim the front axles to
correct caster. Best place to start with all this is to get it on an
alignment rack & get the current specs. Most modern alignment systems will
provide you with a printout, showing specs vs. actual at all 4 wheels. This
is also a way to determine if the rear axle housing is bent.
<ABanks5@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:Apcpb.2302$gD1.1257@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> I have an 83 CJ7 and have had several people tell me to try getting it
> aligned to get rid of a shake I've developed. I'm pretty sure it's a bad
> balanced tire. But anyway, what all can be adjusted to the alignment on
> these (castor, camber etc) and where are the adjustments made?
> Thanks!
>
> Allen
>
>
11-02-2003, 02:54 PM
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Re: CJ alignment
You can adjust the toe in using a tape measure. There are clamps on the
tie rod ends you loosen plus you have to loosen the steering shock, then
just turn the tie rod to set it.
The front should be about 1/8" in. You can use the seam in the tire to
get an even measurement from the front to the rear across the tires.
That's about it unless you have put longer shackles in or something,
then the axle can need shims.
If you do a visual on the tires and see a lean in or out at the top, you
likely have a blown ball joint or loose/bad wheel bearings, there is no
adjustment.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> I have an 83 CJ7 and have had several people tell me to try getting it
> aligned to get rid of a shake I've developed. I'm pretty sure it's a bad
> balanced tire. But anyway, what all can be adjusted to the alignment on
> these (castor, camber etc) and where are the adjustments made?
> Thanks!
>
> Allen
tie rod ends you loosen plus you have to loosen the steering shock, then
just turn the tie rod to set it.
The front should be about 1/8" in. You can use the seam in the tire to
get an even measurement from the front to the rear across the tires.
That's about it unless you have put longer shackles in or something,
then the axle can need shims.
If you do a visual on the tires and see a lean in or out at the top, you
likely have a blown ball joint or loose/bad wheel bearings, there is no
adjustment.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> I have an 83 CJ7 and have had several people tell me to try getting it
> aligned to get rid of a shake I've developed. I'm pretty sure it's a bad
> balanced tire. But anyway, what all can be adjusted to the alignment on
> these (castor, camber etc) and where are the adjustments made?
> Thanks!
>
> Allen
11-02-2003, 02:54 PM
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Re: CJ alignment
You can adjust the toe in using a tape measure. There are clamps on the
tie rod ends you loosen plus you have to loosen the steering shock, then
just turn the tie rod to set it.
The front should be about 1/8" in. You can use the seam in the tire to
get an even measurement from the front to the rear across the tires.
That's about it unless you have put longer shackles in or something,
then the axle can need shims.
If you do a visual on the tires and see a lean in or out at the top, you
likely have a blown ball joint or loose/bad wheel bearings, there is no
adjustment.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> I have an 83 CJ7 and have had several people tell me to try getting it
> aligned to get rid of a shake I've developed. I'm pretty sure it's a bad
> balanced tire. But anyway, what all can be adjusted to the alignment on
> these (castor, camber etc) and where are the adjustments made?
> Thanks!
>
> Allen
tie rod ends you loosen plus you have to loosen the steering shock, then
just turn the tie rod to set it.
The front should be about 1/8" in. You can use the seam in the tire to
get an even measurement from the front to the rear across the tires.
That's about it unless you have put longer shackles in or something,
then the axle can need shims.
If you do a visual on the tires and see a lean in or out at the top, you
likely have a blown ball joint or loose/bad wheel bearings, there is no
adjustment.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> I have an 83 CJ7 and have had several people tell me to try getting it
> aligned to get rid of a shake I've developed. I'm pretty sure it's a bad
> balanced tire. But anyway, what all can be adjusted to the alignment on
> these (castor, camber etc) and where are the adjustments made?
> Thanks!
>
> Allen
11-02-2003, 02:54 PM
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Re: CJ alignment
You can adjust the toe in using a tape measure. There are clamps on the
tie rod ends you loosen plus you have to loosen the steering shock, then
just turn the tie rod to set it.
The front should be about 1/8" in. You can use the seam in the tire to
get an even measurement from the front to the rear across the tires.
That's about it unless you have put longer shackles in or something,
then the axle can need shims.
If you do a visual on the tires and see a lean in or out at the top, you
likely have a blown ball joint or loose/bad wheel bearings, there is no
adjustment.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> I have an 83 CJ7 and have had several people tell me to try getting it
> aligned to get rid of a shake I've developed. I'm pretty sure it's a bad
> balanced tire. But anyway, what all can be adjusted to the alignment on
> these (castor, camber etc) and where are the adjustments made?
> Thanks!
>
> Allen
tie rod ends you loosen plus you have to loosen the steering shock, then
just turn the tie rod to set it.
The front should be about 1/8" in. You can use the seam in the tire to
get an even measurement from the front to the rear across the tires.
That's about it unless you have put longer shackles in or something,
then the axle can need shims.
If you do a visual on the tires and see a lean in or out at the top, you
likely have a blown ball joint or loose/bad wheel bearings, there is no
adjustment.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> I have an 83 CJ7 and have had several people tell me to try getting it
> aligned to get rid of a shake I've developed. I'm pretty sure it's a bad
> balanced tire. But anyway, what all can be adjusted to the alignment on
> these (castor, camber etc) and where are the adjustments made?
> Thanks!
>
> Allen
11-02-2003, 03:13 PM
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Re: CJ alignment
Hi Allen,
First, things first. If there's problem with a tire, get it fixed or
get rid of it.
Replace the steering stabilizer shock absorber:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...&storeId=10101
it will stop the front from shimming, even with worn out parts, like tie
rod ends or ball joints. Set the toe-in to about an eight of an inch,
via the tie rods. Castor is adjusted by using shim wedges. Bend the axle
or use special ball joints as Gerald indicated for camber.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> I have an 83 CJ7 and have had several people tell me to try getting it
> aligned to get rid of a shake I've developed. I'm pretty sure it's a bad
> balanced tire. But anyway, what all can be adjusted to the alignment on
> these (castor, camber etc) and where are the adjustments made?
> Thanks!
>
> Allen
First, things first. If there's problem with a tire, get it fixed or
get rid of it.
Replace the steering stabilizer shock absorber:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...&storeId=10101
it will stop the front from shimming, even with worn out parts, like tie
rod ends or ball joints. Set the toe-in to about an eight of an inch,
via the tie rods. Castor is adjusted by using shim wedges. Bend the axle
or use special ball joints as Gerald indicated for camber.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> I have an 83 CJ7 and have had several people tell me to try getting it
> aligned to get rid of a shake I've developed. I'm pretty sure it's a bad
> balanced tire. But anyway, what all can be adjusted to the alignment on
> these (castor, camber etc) and where are the adjustments made?
> Thanks!
>
> Allen
11-02-2003, 03:13 PM
#9
Guest
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Re: CJ alignment
Hi Allen,
First, things first. If there's problem with a tire, get it fixed or
get rid of it.
Replace the steering stabilizer shock absorber:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...&storeId=10101
it will stop the front from shimming, even with worn out parts, like tie
rod ends or ball joints. Set the toe-in to about an eight of an inch,
via the tie rods. Castor is adjusted by using shim wedges. Bend the axle
or use special ball joints as Gerald indicated for camber.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> I have an 83 CJ7 and have had several people tell me to try getting it
> aligned to get rid of a shake I've developed. I'm pretty sure it's a bad
> balanced tire. But anyway, what all can be adjusted to the alignment on
> these (castor, camber etc) and where are the adjustments made?
> Thanks!
>
> Allen
First, things first. If there's problem with a tire, get it fixed or
get rid of it.
Replace the steering stabilizer shock absorber:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...&storeId=10101
it will stop the front from shimming, even with worn out parts, like tie
rod ends or ball joints. Set the toe-in to about an eight of an inch,
via the tie rods. Castor is adjusted by using shim wedges. Bend the axle
or use special ball joints as Gerald indicated for camber.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> I have an 83 CJ7 and have had several people tell me to try getting it
> aligned to get rid of a shake I've developed. I'm pretty sure it's a bad
> balanced tire. But anyway, what all can be adjusted to the alignment on
> these (castor, camber etc) and where are the adjustments made?
> Thanks!
>
> Allen
11-02-2003, 03:13 PM
#10
Guest
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Re: CJ alignment
Hi Allen,
First, things first. If there's problem with a tire, get it fixed or
get rid of it.
Replace the steering stabilizer shock absorber:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...&storeId=10101
it will stop the front from shimming, even with worn out parts, like tie
rod ends or ball joints. Set the toe-in to about an eight of an inch,
via the tie rods. Castor is adjusted by using shim wedges. Bend the axle
or use special ball joints as Gerald indicated for camber.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> I have an 83 CJ7 and have had several people tell me to try getting it
> aligned to get rid of a shake I've developed. I'm pretty sure it's a bad
> balanced tire. But anyway, what all can be adjusted to the alignment on
> these (castor, camber etc) and where are the adjustments made?
> Thanks!
>
> Allen
First, things first. If there's problem with a tire, get it fixed or
get rid of it.
Replace the steering stabilizer shock absorber:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...&storeId=10101
it will stop the front from shimming, even with worn out parts, like tie
rod ends or ball joints. Set the toe-in to about an eight of an inch,
via the tie rods. Castor is adjusted by using shim wedges. Bend the axle
or use special ball joints as Gerald indicated for camber.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
ABanks5@columbus.rr.com wrote:
>
> I have an 83 CJ7 and have had several people tell me to try getting it
> aligned to get rid of a shake I've developed. I'm pretty sure it's a bad
> balanced tire. But anyway, what all can be adjusted to the alignment on
> these (castor, camber etc) and where are the adjustments made?
> Thanks!
>
> Allen