Front End Alignment
08-17-2005, 02:05 PM
#21
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Re: Front End Alignment
Camber angle is not adjustable on your YJ, so far as I know at least,
and your Caster angle can only be adjusted by inserting a wedge between
the spring and axle. So I'd have to guess that for all intents and
purposes, your YJ's toe-in is probably the only thing that is easily
adjustable. Certainly few alignment shops would insert a wedge to
adjust your Caster angle. Besides, it's usually only the toe-in that
actually needs adjusting after a lift has been installed or the front
has run into something or been damaged while offroading. :)
Jerry
Carl Saiyed wrote:
> Jerry- What about on my SOA YJ?
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:XuJMe.2885$ct5.616@fed1read04...
>
>>The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the
>>toe-in. Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles
>>are fixed and not adjustable.
>>
>>The good news is you can easily and totally accurately set your own
>>toe-in. I haven't paid to have my toe-in set in years since learning
>>how to do my own. Set your own toe-in to 1/8" by using the easy
>>instructions at http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html All you need
>>is a tape measure, a wrench, and a big set of pliers. A friend to hold
>>one end of the tape measure while you measure is helpful. No worries,
>>done with a little care this technique will produce a toe-in setting
>>just as accurately as the high-school dropout at the local alignment
>>shop can produce. That webpage also shows how to center your own
>>steering wheel.
>>
>>Joe Carroll wrote:
>>
>>>Any idea what a typical front end alignment should cost for a 2000
>>>Wrangler 6 cyl and how often it should be done. Regular road
>>>vehicle(little or no stup jumping).
>>>Thanks
>>>Joe Carroll
>>>2K-TJ
>>>
>>>There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>>> Joseph Duemer
>>
>>--
>>Jerry Bransford
>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
and your Caster angle can only be adjusted by inserting a wedge between
the spring and axle. So I'd have to guess that for all intents and
purposes, your YJ's toe-in is probably the only thing that is easily
adjustable. Certainly few alignment shops would insert a wedge to
adjust your Caster angle. Besides, it's usually only the toe-in that
actually needs adjusting after a lift has been installed or the front
has run into something or been damaged while offroading. :)
Jerry
Carl Saiyed wrote:
> Jerry- What about on my SOA YJ?
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:XuJMe.2885$ct5.616@fed1read04...
>
>>The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the
>>toe-in. Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles
>>are fixed and not adjustable.
>>
>>The good news is you can easily and totally accurately set your own
>>toe-in. I haven't paid to have my toe-in set in years since learning
>>how to do my own. Set your own toe-in to 1/8" by using the easy
>>instructions at http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html All you need
>>is a tape measure, a wrench, and a big set of pliers. A friend to hold
>>one end of the tape measure while you measure is helpful. No worries,
>>done with a little care this technique will produce a toe-in setting
>>just as accurately as the high-school dropout at the local alignment
>>shop can produce. That webpage also shows how to center your own
>>steering wheel.
>>
>>Joe Carroll wrote:
>>
>>>Any idea what a typical front end alignment should cost for a 2000
>>>Wrangler 6 cyl and how often it should be done. Regular road
>>>vehicle(little or no stup jumping).
>>>Thanks
>>>Joe Carroll
>>>2K-TJ
>>>
>>>There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>>> Joseph Duemer
>>
>>--
>>Jerry Bransford
>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
08-17-2005, 02:41 PM
#22
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Re: Front End Alignment
What Jerry said.
Part of doing the spring over is installing the shims to correct the Caster
Angle. Once the shims are installed, the Caster becomes a non-adjustment.
Surely there are few, perhaps very few, alignment shops that will even
consider shimming the axle to get the caster angle back after a spring over.
Or, a lift for that matter.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:v%KMe.2890$ct5.524@fed1read04...
> Camber angle is not adjustable on your YJ, so far as I know at least, and
> your Caster angle can only be adjusted by inserting a wedge between the
> spring and axle. So I'd have to guess that for all intents and purposes,
> your YJ's toe-in is probably the only thing that is easily adjustable.
> Certainly few alignment shops would insert a wedge to adjust your Caster
> angle. Besides, it's usually only the toe-in that actually needs
> adjusting after a lift has been installed or the front has run into
> something or been damaged while offroading. :)
>
> Jerry
>
> Carl Saiyed wrote:
>> Jerry- What about on my SOA YJ?
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:XuJMe.2885$ct5.616@fed1read04...
>>
>>>The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the
>>>toe-in. Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles
>>>are fixed and not adjustable.
>>>
>>>The good news is you can easily and totally accurately set your own
>>>toe-in. I haven't paid to have my toe-in set in years since learning
>>>how to do my own. Set your own toe-in to 1/8" by using the easy
>>>instructions at http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html All you need
>>>is a tape measure, a wrench, and a big set of pliers. A friend to hold
>>>one end of the tape measure while you measure is helpful. No worries,
>>>done with a little care this technique will produce a toe-in setting
>>>just as accurately as the high-school dropout at the local alignment
>>>shop can produce. That webpage also shows how to center your own
>>>steering wheel.
>>>
>>>Joe Carroll wrote:
>>>
>>>>Any idea what a typical front end alignment should cost for a 2000
>>>>Wrangler 6 cyl and how often it should be done. Regular road
>>>>vehicle(little or no stup jumping).
>>>>Thanks
>>>>Joe Carroll
>>>>2K-TJ
>>>>
>>>>There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>>>> Joseph Duemer
>>>
>>>--
>>>Jerry Bransford
>>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
Part of doing the spring over is installing the shims to correct the Caster
Angle. Once the shims are installed, the Caster becomes a non-adjustment.
Surely there are few, perhaps very few, alignment shops that will even
consider shimming the axle to get the caster angle back after a spring over.
Or, a lift for that matter.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:v%KMe.2890$ct5.524@fed1read04...
> Camber angle is not adjustable on your YJ, so far as I know at least, and
> your Caster angle can only be adjusted by inserting a wedge between the
> spring and axle. So I'd have to guess that for all intents and purposes,
> your YJ's toe-in is probably the only thing that is easily adjustable.
> Certainly few alignment shops would insert a wedge to adjust your Caster
> angle. Besides, it's usually only the toe-in that actually needs
> adjusting after a lift has been installed or the front has run into
> something or been damaged while offroading. :)
>
> Jerry
>
> Carl Saiyed wrote:
>> Jerry- What about on my SOA YJ?
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:XuJMe.2885$ct5.616@fed1read04...
>>
>>>The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the
>>>toe-in. Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles
>>>are fixed and not adjustable.
>>>
>>>The good news is you can easily and totally accurately set your own
>>>toe-in. I haven't paid to have my toe-in set in years since learning
>>>how to do my own. Set your own toe-in to 1/8" by using the easy
>>>instructions at http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html All you need
>>>is a tape measure, a wrench, and a big set of pliers. A friend to hold
>>>one end of the tape measure while you measure is helpful. No worries,
>>>done with a little care this technique will produce a toe-in setting
>>>just as accurately as the high-school dropout at the local alignment
>>>shop can produce. That webpage also shows how to center your own
>>>steering wheel.
>>>
>>>Joe Carroll wrote:
>>>
>>>>Any idea what a typical front end alignment should cost for a 2000
>>>>Wrangler 6 cyl and how often it should be done. Regular road
>>>>vehicle(little or no stup jumping).
>>>>Thanks
>>>>Joe Carroll
>>>>2K-TJ
>>>>
>>>>There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>>>> Joseph Duemer
>>>
>>>--
>>>Jerry Bransford
>>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
08-17-2005, 02:41 PM
#23
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Re: Front End Alignment
What Jerry said.
Part of doing the spring over is installing the shims to correct the Caster
Angle. Once the shims are installed, the Caster becomes a non-adjustment.
Surely there are few, perhaps very few, alignment shops that will even
consider shimming the axle to get the caster angle back after a spring over.
Or, a lift for that matter.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:v%KMe.2890$ct5.524@fed1read04...
> Camber angle is not adjustable on your YJ, so far as I know at least, and
> your Caster angle can only be adjusted by inserting a wedge between the
> spring and axle. So I'd have to guess that for all intents and purposes,
> your YJ's toe-in is probably the only thing that is easily adjustable.
> Certainly few alignment shops would insert a wedge to adjust your Caster
> angle. Besides, it's usually only the toe-in that actually needs
> adjusting after a lift has been installed or the front has run into
> something or been damaged while offroading. :)
>
> Jerry
>
> Carl Saiyed wrote:
>> Jerry- What about on my SOA YJ?
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:XuJMe.2885$ct5.616@fed1read04...
>>
>>>The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the
>>>toe-in. Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles
>>>are fixed and not adjustable.
>>>
>>>The good news is you can easily and totally accurately set your own
>>>toe-in. I haven't paid to have my toe-in set in years since learning
>>>how to do my own. Set your own toe-in to 1/8" by using the easy
>>>instructions at http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html All you need
>>>is a tape measure, a wrench, and a big set of pliers. A friend to hold
>>>one end of the tape measure while you measure is helpful. No worries,
>>>done with a little care this technique will produce a toe-in setting
>>>just as accurately as the high-school dropout at the local alignment
>>>shop can produce. That webpage also shows how to center your own
>>>steering wheel.
>>>
>>>Joe Carroll wrote:
>>>
>>>>Any idea what a typical front end alignment should cost for a 2000
>>>>Wrangler 6 cyl and how often it should be done. Regular road
>>>>vehicle(little or no stup jumping).
>>>>Thanks
>>>>Joe Carroll
>>>>2K-TJ
>>>>
>>>>There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>>>> Joseph Duemer
>>>
>>>--
>>>Jerry Bransford
>>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
Part of doing the spring over is installing the shims to correct the Caster
Angle. Once the shims are installed, the Caster becomes a non-adjustment.
Surely there are few, perhaps very few, alignment shops that will even
consider shimming the axle to get the caster angle back after a spring over.
Or, a lift for that matter.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:v%KMe.2890$ct5.524@fed1read04...
> Camber angle is not adjustable on your YJ, so far as I know at least, and
> your Caster angle can only be adjusted by inserting a wedge between the
> spring and axle. So I'd have to guess that for all intents and purposes,
> your YJ's toe-in is probably the only thing that is easily adjustable.
> Certainly few alignment shops would insert a wedge to adjust your Caster
> angle. Besides, it's usually only the toe-in that actually needs
> adjusting after a lift has been installed or the front has run into
> something or been damaged while offroading. :)
>
> Jerry
>
> Carl Saiyed wrote:
>> Jerry- What about on my SOA YJ?
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:XuJMe.2885$ct5.616@fed1read04...
>>
>>>The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the
>>>toe-in. Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles
>>>are fixed and not adjustable.
>>>
>>>The good news is you can easily and totally accurately set your own
>>>toe-in. I haven't paid to have my toe-in set in years since learning
>>>how to do my own. Set your own toe-in to 1/8" by using the easy
>>>instructions at http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html All you need
>>>is a tape measure, a wrench, and a big set of pliers. A friend to hold
>>>one end of the tape measure while you measure is helpful. No worries,
>>>done with a little care this technique will produce a toe-in setting
>>>just as accurately as the high-school dropout at the local alignment
>>>shop can produce. That webpage also shows how to center your own
>>>steering wheel.
>>>
>>>Joe Carroll wrote:
>>>
>>>>Any idea what a typical front end alignment should cost for a 2000
>>>>Wrangler 6 cyl and how often it should be done. Regular road
>>>>vehicle(little or no stup jumping).
>>>>Thanks
>>>>Joe Carroll
>>>>2K-TJ
>>>>
>>>>There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>>>> Joseph Duemer
>>>
>>>--
>>>Jerry Bransford
>>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
08-17-2005, 02:41 PM
#24
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Re: Front End Alignment
What Jerry said.
Part of doing the spring over is installing the shims to correct the Caster
Angle. Once the shims are installed, the Caster becomes a non-adjustment.
Surely there are few, perhaps very few, alignment shops that will even
consider shimming the axle to get the caster angle back after a spring over.
Or, a lift for that matter.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:v%KMe.2890$ct5.524@fed1read04...
> Camber angle is not adjustable on your YJ, so far as I know at least, and
> your Caster angle can only be adjusted by inserting a wedge between the
> spring and axle. So I'd have to guess that for all intents and purposes,
> your YJ's toe-in is probably the only thing that is easily adjustable.
> Certainly few alignment shops would insert a wedge to adjust your Caster
> angle. Besides, it's usually only the toe-in that actually needs
> adjusting after a lift has been installed or the front has run into
> something or been damaged while offroading. :)
>
> Jerry
>
> Carl Saiyed wrote:
>> Jerry- What about on my SOA YJ?
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:XuJMe.2885$ct5.616@fed1read04...
>>
>>>The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the
>>>toe-in. Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles
>>>are fixed and not adjustable.
>>>
>>>The good news is you can easily and totally accurately set your own
>>>toe-in. I haven't paid to have my toe-in set in years since learning
>>>how to do my own. Set your own toe-in to 1/8" by using the easy
>>>instructions at http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html All you need
>>>is a tape measure, a wrench, and a big set of pliers. A friend to hold
>>>one end of the tape measure while you measure is helpful. No worries,
>>>done with a little care this technique will produce a toe-in setting
>>>just as accurately as the high-school dropout at the local alignment
>>>shop can produce. That webpage also shows how to center your own
>>>steering wheel.
>>>
>>>Joe Carroll wrote:
>>>
>>>>Any idea what a typical front end alignment should cost for a 2000
>>>>Wrangler 6 cyl and how often it should be done. Regular road
>>>>vehicle(little or no stup jumping).
>>>>Thanks
>>>>Joe Carroll
>>>>2K-TJ
>>>>
>>>>There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>>>> Joseph Duemer
>>>
>>>--
>>>Jerry Bransford
>>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
Part of doing the spring over is installing the shims to correct the Caster
Angle. Once the shims are installed, the Caster becomes a non-adjustment.
Surely there are few, perhaps very few, alignment shops that will even
consider shimming the axle to get the caster angle back after a spring over.
Or, a lift for that matter.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:v%KMe.2890$ct5.524@fed1read04...
> Camber angle is not adjustable on your YJ, so far as I know at least, and
> your Caster angle can only be adjusted by inserting a wedge between the
> spring and axle. So I'd have to guess that for all intents and purposes,
> your YJ's toe-in is probably the only thing that is easily adjustable.
> Certainly few alignment shops would insert a wedge to adjust your Caster
> angle. Besides, it's usually only the toe-in that actually needs
> adjusting after a lift has been installed or the front has run into
> something or been damaged while offroading. :)
>
> Jerry
>
> Carl Saiyed wrote:
>> Jerry- What about on my SOA YJ?
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:XuJMe.2885$ct5.616@fed1read04...
>>
>>>The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the
>>>toe-in. Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles
>>>are fixed and not adjustable.
>>>
>>>The good news is you can easily and totally accurately set your own
>>>toe-in. I haven't paid to have my toe-in set in years since learning
>>>how to do my own. Set your own toe-in to 1/8" by using the easy
>>>instructions at http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html All you need
>>>is a tape measure, a wrench, and a big set of pliers. A friend to hold
>>>one end of the tape measure while you measure is helpful. No worries,
>>>done with a little care this technique will produce a toe-in setting
>>>just as accurately as the high-school dropout at the local alignment
>>>shop can produce. That webpage also shows how to center your own
>>>steering wheel.
>>>
>>>Joe Carroll wrote:
>>>
>>>>Any idea what a typical front end alignment should cost for a 2000
>>>>Wrangler 6 cyl and how often it should be done. Regular road
>>>>vehicle(little or no stup jumping).
>>>>Thanks
>>>>Joe Carroll
>>>>2K-TJ
>>>>
>>>>There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>>>> Joseph Duemer
>>>
>>>--
>>>Jerry Bransford
>>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
08-17-2005, 02:41 PM
#25
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Posts: n/a
Re: Front End Alignment
What Jerry said.
Part of doing the spring over is installing the shims to correct the Caster
Angle. Once the shims are installed, the Caster becomes a non-adjustment.
Surely there are few, perhaps very few, alignment shops that will even
consider shimming the axle to get the caster angle back after a spring over.
Or, a lift for that matter.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:v%KMe.2890$ct5.524@fed1read04...
> Camber angle is not adjustable on your YJ, so far as I know at least, and
> your Caster angle can only be adjusted by inserting a wedge between the
> spring and axle. So I'd have to guess that for all intents and purposes,
> your YJ's toe-in is probably the only thing that is easily adjustable.
> Certainly few alignment shops would insert a wedge to adjust your Caster
> angle. Besides, it's usually only the toe-in that actually needs
> adjusting after a lift has been installed or the front has run into
> something or been damaged while offroading. :)
>
> Jerry
>
> Carl Saiyed wrote:
>> Jerry- What about on my SOA YJ?
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:XuJMe.2885$ct5.616@fed1read04...
>>
>>>The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the
>>>toe-in. Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles
>>>are fixed and not adjustable.
>>>
>>>The good news is you can easily and totally accurately set your own
>>>toe-in. I haven't paid to have my toe-in set in years since learning
>>>how to do my own. Set your own toe-in to 1/8" by using the easy
>>>instructions at http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html All you need
>>>is a tape measure, a wrench, and a big set of pliers. A friend to hold
>>>one end of the tape measure while you measure is helpful. No worries,
>>>done with a little care this technique will produce a toe-in setting
>>>just as accurately as the high-school dropout at the local alignment
>>>shop can produce. That webpage also shows how to center your own
>>>steering wheel.
>>>
>>>Joe Carroll wrote:
>>>
>>>>Any idea what a typical front end alignment should cost for a 2000
>>>>Wrangler 6 cyl and how often it should be done. Regular road
>>>>vehicle(little or no stup jumping).
>>>>Thanks
>>>>Joe Carroll
>>>>2K-TJ
>>>>
>>>>There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>>>> Joseph Duemer
>>>
>>>--
>>>Jerry Bransford
>>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
Part of doing the spring over is installing the shims to correct the Caster
Angle. Once the shims are installed, the Caster becomes a non-adjustment.
Surely there are few, perhaps very few, alignment shops that will even
consider shimming the axle to get the caster angle back after a spring over.
Or, a lift for that matter.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:v%KMe.2890$ct5.524@fed1read04...
> Camber angle is not adjustable on your YJ, so far as I know at least, and
> your Caster angle can only be adjusted by inserting a wedge between the
> spring and axle. So I'd have to guess that for all intents and purposes,
> your YJ's toe-in is probably the only thing that is easily adjustable.
> Certainly few alignment shops would insert a wedge to adjust your Caster
> angle. Besides, it's usually only the toe-in that actually needs
> adjusting after a lift has been installed or the front has run into
> something or been damaged while offroading. :)
>
> Jerry
>
> Carl Saiyed wrote:
>> Jerry- What about on my SOA YJ?
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:XuJMe.2885$ct5.616@fed1read04...
>>
>>>The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the
>>>toe-in. Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles
>>>are fixed and not adjustable.
>>>
>>>The good news is you can easily and totally accurately set your own
>>>toe-in. I haven't paid to have my toe-in set in years since learning
>>>how to do my own. Set your own toe-in to 1/8" by using the easy
>>>instructions at http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html All you need
>>>is a tape measure, a wrench, and a big set of pliers. A friend to hold
>>>one end of the tape measure while you measure is helpful. No worries,
>>>done with a little care this technique will produce a toe-in setting
>>>just as accurately as the high-school dropout at the local alignment
>>>shop can produce. That webpage also shows how to center your own
>>>steering wheel.
>>>
>>>Joe Carroll wrote:
>>>
>>>>Any idea what a typical front end alignment should cost for a 2000
>>>>Wrangler 6 cyl and how often it should be done. Regular road
>>>>vehicle(little or no stup jumping).
>>>>Thanks
>>>>Joe Carroll
>>>>2K-TJ
>>>>
>>>>There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>>>> Joseph Duemer
>>>
>>>--
>>>Jerry Bransford
>>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
08-17-2005, 10:12 PM
#26
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Re: Front End Alignment
On Wed, 17 Aug 2005 09:22:11 -0700, Jerry Bransford <jerrypb@***.net> wrote:
>The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the
>toe-in. Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles
>are fixed and not adjustable.
When did they do away with the eccentrics to adjust the caster angle? My 98 has
them.
Dean
http://home.comcast.net/~1redcreek/
>The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the
>toe-in. Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles
>are fixed and not adjustable.
When did they do away with the eccentrics to adjust the caster angle? My 98 has
them.
Dean
http://home.comcast.net/~1redcreek/
08-17-2005, 10:12 PM
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Re: Front End Alignment
On Wed, 17 Aug 2005 09:22:11 -0700, Jerry Bransford <jerrypb@***.net> wrote:
>The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the
>toe-in. Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles
>are fixed and not adjustable.
When did they do away with the eccentrics to adjust the caster angle? My 98 has
them.
Dean
http://home.comcast.net/~1redcreek/
>The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the
>toe-in. Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles
>are fixed and not adjustable.
When did they do away with the eccentrics to adjust the caster angle? My 98 has
them.
Dean
http://home.comcast.net/~1redcreek/
08-17-2005, 10:12 PM
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Re: Front End Alignment
On Wed, 17 Aug 2005 09:22:11 -0700, Jerry Bransford <jerrypb@***.net> wrote:
>The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the
>toe-in. Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles
>are fixed and not adjustable.
When did they do away with the eccentrics to adjust the caster angle? My 98 has
them.
Dean
http://home.comcast.net/~1redcreek/
>The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the
>toe-in. Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles
>are fixed and not adjustable.
When did they do away with the eccentrics to adjust the caster angle? My 98 has
them.
Dean
http://home.comcast.net/~1redcreek/
08-17-2005, 10:12 PM
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Re: Front End Alignment
On Wed, 17 Aug 2005 09:22:11 -0700, Jerry Bransford <jerrypb@***.net> wrote:
>The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the
>toe-in. Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles
>are fixed and not adjustable.
When did they do away with the eccentrics to adjust the caster angle? My 98 has
them.
Dean
http://home.comcast.net/~1redcreek/
>The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the
>toe-in. Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles
>are fixed and not adjustable.
When did they do away with the eccentrics to adjust the caster angle? My 98 has
them.
Dean
http://home.comcast.net/~1redcreek/
08-17-2005, 11:01 PM
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Re: Front End Alignment
Dean
1998 was the last year with the adjustable caster. Jerry is correct in
stating that 1/8" toe-in and centering the steering is all that most
people should need. Even with my lifted TJ, I have always done the
alignment myself. It takes minutes and I haven't had any issues with
handling or abnormal tire wear.
Regards,
Guri
Dean wrote:
> On Wed, 17 Aug 2005 09:22:11 -0700, Jerry Bransford <jerrypb@***.net> wrote:
>
> >The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the
> >toe-in. Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles
> >are fixed and not adjustable.
>
> When did they do away with the eccentrics to adjust the caster angle? My 98 has
> them.
>
> Dean
> http://home.comcast.net/~1redcreek/
1998 was the last year with the adjustable caster. Jerry is correct in
stating that 1/8" toe-in and centering the steering is all that most
people should need. Even with my lifted TJ, I have always done the
alignment myself. It takes minutes and I haven't had any issues with
handling or abnormal tire wear.
Regards,
Guri
Dean wrote:
> On Wed, 17 Aug 2005 09:22:11 -0700, Jerry Bransford <jerrypb@***.net> wrote:
>
> >The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the
> >toe-in. Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles
> >are fixed and not adjustable.
>
> When did they do away with the eccentrics to adjust the caster angle? My 98 has
> them.
>
> Dean
> http://home.comcast.net/~1redcreek/