Front End Alignment
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Re: Front End Alignment
On Thu, 18 Aug 2005 12:30:53 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:
>Scalloping usually implies they are out of balance or the shocks are
>worn out.
>
>If it is more only on the front set and you say you rotate, then I would
>be checking the shocks out. If you bounce the corner up and down hard,
>then let go, a good shock should only bounce once to one and a half
>bounces. If you get 2 bounces, it is weak, if you get 3 bounces it is
>dead.
>
>The tape measure is a fast way to check the alignment though. Then if
>you look at the Jeep from the front and notice a tire tilted more than
>another, suspect worn ball joints. You could use a carpenters level
>vertical to check for even angles up/down on the front tires. if off,
>something is worn out.
>
>Mike
>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Thanks, that gives me some additional things to do tonight...
Joe Carroll
2K-TJ
There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
Joseph Duemer
wrote:
>Scalloping usually implies they are out of balance or the shocks are
>worn out.
>
>If it is more only on the front set and you say you rotate, then I would
>be checking the shocks out. If you bounce the corner up and down hard,
>then let go, a good shock should only bounce once to one and a half
>bounces. If you get 2 bounces, it is weak, if you get 3 bounces it is
>dead.
>
>The tape measure is a fast way to check the alignment though. Then if
>you look at the Jeep from the front and notice a tire tilted more than
>another, suspect worn ball joints. You could use a carpenters level
>vertical to check for even angles up/down on the front tires. if off,
>something is worn out.
>
>Mike
>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Thanks, that gives me some additional things to do tonight...
Joe Carroll
2K-TJ
There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
Joseph Duemer
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Re: Front End Alignment
On Thu, 18 Aug 2005 12:30:53 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:
>Scalloping usually implies they are out of balance or the shocks are
>worn out.
>
>If it is more only on the front set and you say you rotate, then I would
>be checking the shocks out. If you bounce the corner up and down hard,
>then let go, a good shock should only bounce once to one and a half
>bounces. If you get 2 bounces, it is weak, if you get 3 bounces it is
>dead.
>
>The tape measure is a fast way to check the alignment though. Then if
>you look at the Jeep from the front and notice a tire tilted more than
>another, suspect worn ball joints. You could use a carpenters level
>vertical to check for even angles up/down on the front tires. if off,
>something is worn out.
>
>Mike
>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Thanks, that gives me some additional things to do tonight...
Joe Carroll
2K-TJ
There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
Joseph Duemer
wrote:
>Scalloping usually implies they are out of balance or the shocks are
>worn out.
>
>If it is more only on the front set and you say you rotate, then I would
>be checking the shocks out. If you bounce the corner up and down hard,
>then let go, a good shock should only bounce once to one and a half
>bounces. If you get 2 bounces, it is weak, if you get 3 bounces it is
>dead.
>
>The tape measure is a fast way to check the alignment though. Then if
>you look at the Jeep from the front and notice a tire tilted more than
>another, suspect worn ball joints. You could use a carpenters level
>vertical to check for even angles up/down on the front tires. if off,
>something is worn out.
>
>Mike
>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Thanks, that gives me some additional things to do tonight...
Joe Carroll
2K-TJ
There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
Joseph Duemer
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Re: Front End Alignment
On Thu, 18 Aug 2005 12:30:53 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:
>Scalloping usually implies they are out of balance or the shocks are
>worn out.
>
>If it is more only on the front set and you say you rotate, then I would
>be checking the shocks out. If you bounce the corner up and down hard,
>then let go, a good shock should only bounce once to one and a half
>bounces. If you get 2 bounces, it is weak, if you get 3 bounces it is
>dead.
>
>The tape measure is a fast way to check the alignment though. Then if
>you look at the Jeep from the front and notice a tire tilted more than
>another, suspect worn ball joints. You could use a carpenters level
>vertical to check for even angles up/down on the front tires. if off,
>something is worn out.
>
>Mike
>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Thanks, that gives me some additional things to do tonight...
Joe Carroll
2K-TJ
There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
Joseph Duemer
wrote:
>Scalloping usually implies they are out of balance or the shocks are
>worn out.
>
>If it is more only on the front set and you say you rotate, then I would
>be checking the shocks out. If you bounce the corner up and down hard,
>then let go, a good shock should only bounce once to one and a half
>bounces. If you get 2 bounces, it is weak, if you get 3 bounces it is
>dead.
>
>The tape measure is a fast way to check the alignment though. Then if
>you look at the Jeep from the front and notice a tire tilted more than
>another, suspect worn ball joints. You could use a carpenters level
>vertical to check for even angles up/down on the front tires. if off,
>something is worn out.
>
>Mike
>86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Thanks, that gives me some additional things to do tonight...
Joe Carroll
2K-TJ
There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
Joseph Duemer
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Re: Front End Alignment
Will this method work for a 2005 Rubicon w/ Goodyear MT/R's? I am sure
camber is not adjustable, toe is, but I am not sure about caster.
Thanks,
Campbell
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:XuJMe.2885$ct5.616@fed1read04...
> The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the toe-in.
> Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles are fixed
> and not adjustable.
>
> The good news is you can easily and totally accurately set your own
> toe-in. I haven't paid to have my toe-in set in years since learning how
> to do my own. Set your own toe-in to 1/8" by using the easy instructions
> at http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html All you need is a tape
> measure, a wrench, and a big set of pliers. A friend to hold one end of
> the tape measure while you measure is helpful. No worries, done with a
> little care this technique will produce a toe-in setting just as
> accurately as the high-school dropout at the local alignment shop can
> produce. That webpage also shows how to center your own steering wheel.
>
> Joe Carroll wrote:
>> Any idea what a typical front end alignment should cost for a 2000
>> Wrangler 6 cyl and how often it should be done. Regular road
>> vehicle(little or no stup jumping).
>> Thanks
>> Joe Carroll 2K-TJ
>>
>> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>> Joseph Duemer
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
camber is not adjustable, toe is, but I am not sure about caster.
Thanks,
Campbell
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:XuJMe.2885$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/
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Re: Front End Alignment
Will this method work for a 2005 Rubicon w/ Goodyear MT/R's? I am sure
camber is not adjustable, toe is, but I am not sure about caster.
Thanks,
Campbell
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:XuJMe.2885$ct5.616@fed1read04...
> The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the toe-in.
> Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles are fixed
> and not adjustable.
>
> The good news is you can easily and totally accurately set your own
> toe-in. I haven't paid to have my toe-in set in years since learning how
> to do my own. Set your own toe-in to 1/8" by using the easy instructions
> at http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html All you need is a tape
> measure, a wrench, and a big set of pliers. A friend to hold one end of
> the tape measure while you measure is helpful. No worries, done with a
> little care this technique will produce a toe-in setting just as
> accurately as the high-school dropout at the local alignment shop can
> produce. That webpage also shows how to center your own steering wheel.
>
> Joe Carroll wrote:
>> Any idea what a typical front end alignment should cost for a 2000
>> Wrangler 6 cyl and how often it should be done. Regular road
>> vehicle(little or no stup jumping).
>> Thanks
>> Joe Carroll 2K-TJ
>>
>> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>> Joseph Duemer
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
camber is not adjustable, toe is, but I am not sure about caster.
Thanks,
Campbell
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:XuJMe.2885$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/
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Re: Front End Alignment
Will this method work for a 2005 Rubicon w/ Goodyear MT/R's? I am sure
camber is not adjustable, toe is, but I am not sure about caster.
Thanks,
Campbell
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:XuJMe.2885$ct5.616@fed1read04...
> The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the toe-in.
> Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles are fixed
> and not adjustable.
>
> The good news is you can easily and totally accurately set your own
> toe-in. I haven't paid to have my toe-in set in years since learning how
> to do my own. Set your own toe-in to 1/8" by using the easy instructions
> at http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html All you need is a tape
> measure, a wrench, and a big set of pliers. A friend to hold one end of
> the tape measure while you measure is helpful. No worries, done with a
> little care this technique will produce a toe-in setting just as
> accurately as the high-school dropout at the local alignment shop can
> produce. That webpage also shows how to center your own steering wheel.
>
> Joe Carroll wrote:
>> Any idea what a typical front end alignment should cost for a 2000
>> Wrangler 6 cyl and how often it should be done. Regular road
>> vehicle(little or no stup jumping).
>> Thanks
>> Joe Carroll 2K-TJ
>>
>> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>> Joseph Duemer
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
camber is not adjustable, toe is, but I am not sure about caster.
Thanks,
Campbell
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:XuJMe.2885$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/
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Re: Front End Alignment
Will this method work for a 2005 Rubicon w/ Goodyear MT/R's? I am sure
camber is not adjustable, toe is, but I am not sure about caster.
Thanks,
Campbell
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:XuJMe.2885$ct5.616@fed1read04...
> The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the toe-in.
> Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles are fixed
> and not adjustable.
>
> The good news is you can easily and totally accurately set your own
> toe-in. I haven't paid to have my toe-in set in years since learning how
> to do my own. Set your own toe-in to 1/8" by using the easy instructions
> at http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html All you need is a tape
> measure, a wrench, and a big set of pliers. A friend to hold one end of
> the tape measure while you measure is helpful. No worries, done with a
> little care this technique will produce a toe-in setting just as
> accurately as the high-school dropout at the local alignment shop can
> produce. That webpage also shows how to center your own steering wheel.
>
> Joe Carroll wrote:
>> Any idea what a typical front end alignment should cost for a 2000
>> Wrangler 6 cyl and how often it should be done. Regular road
>> vehicle(little or no stup jumping).
>> Thanks
>> Joe Carroll 2K-TJ
>>
>> There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>> Joseph Duemer
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
camber is not adjustable, toe is, but I am not sure about caster.
Thanks,
Campbell
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:XuJMe.2885$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/
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Re: Front End Alignment
That method works exactly the same for your Rubicon as any other
Wrangler. And no, neither Caster nor Camber angles are adjustable on
your Rubicon. Only your toe-in is adjustable.
Jerry
Campbell C Freeman wrote:
> Will this method work for a 2005 Rubicon w/ Goodyear MT/R's? I am sure
> camber is not adjustable, toe is, but I am not sure about caster.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Campbell
>
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:XuJMe.2885$ct5.616@fed1read04...
>
>>The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the toe-in.
>>Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles are fixed
>>and not adjustable.
>>
>>The good news is you can easily and totally accurately set your own
>>toe-in. I haven't paid to have my toe-in set in years since learning how
>>to do my own. Set your own toe-in to 1/8" by using the easy instructions
>>at http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html All you need is a tape
>>measure, a wrench, and a big set of pliers. A friend to hold one end of
>>the tape measure while you measure is helpful. No worries, done with a
>>little care this technique will produce a toe-in setting just as
>>accurately as the high-school dropout at the local alignment shop can
>>produce. That webpage also shows how to center your own steering wheel.
>>
>>Joe Carroll wrote:
>>
>>>Any idea what a typical front end alignment should cost for a 2000
>>>Wrangler 6 cyl and how often it should be done. Regular road
>>>vehicle(little or no stup jumping).
>>>Thanks
>>>Joe Carroll 2K-TJ
>>>
>>>There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>>> Joseph Duemer
>>
>>--
>>Jerry Bransford
>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
Wrangler. And no, neither Caster nor Camber angles are adjustable on
your Rubicon. Only your toe-in is adjustable.
Jerry
Campbell C Freeman wrote:
> Will this method work for a 2005 Rubicon w/ Goodyear MT/R's? I am sure
> camber is not adjustable, toe is, but I am not sure about caster.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Campbell
>
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:XuJMe.2885$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/
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Re: Front End Alignment
That method works exactly the same for your Rubicon as any other
Wrangler. And no, neither Caster nor Camber angles are adjustable on
your Rubicon. Only your toe-in is adjustable.
Jerry
Campbell C Freeman wrote:
> Will this method work for a 2005 Rubicon w/ Goodyear MT/R's? I am sure
> camber is not adjustable, toe is, but I am not sure about caster.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Campbell
>
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:XuJMe.2885$ct5.616@fed1read04...
>
>>The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the toe-in.
>>Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles are fixed
>>and not adjustable.
>>
>>The good news is you can easily and totally accurately set your own
>>toe-in. I haven't paid to have my toe-in set in years since learning how
>>to do my own. Set your own toe-in to 1/8" by using the easy instructions
>>at http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html All you need is a tape
>>measure, a wrench, and a big set of pliers. A friend to hold one end of
>>the tape measure while you measure is helpful. No worries, done with a
>>little care this technique will produce a toe-in setting just as
>>accurately as the high-school dropout at the local alignment shop can
>>produce. That webpage also shows how to center your own steering wheel.
>>
>>Joe Carroll wrote:
>>
>>>Any idea what a typical front end alignment should cost for a 2000
>>>Wrangler 6 cyl and how often it should be done. Regular road
>>>vehicle(little or no stup jumping).
>>>Thanks
>>>Joe Carroll 2K-TJ
>>>
>>>There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>>> Joseph Duemer
>>
>>--
>>Jerry Bransford
>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
Wrangler. And no, neither Caster nor Camber angles are adjustable on
your Rubicon. Only your toe-in is adjustable.
Jerry
Campbell C Freeman wrote:
> Will this method work for a 2005 Rubicon w/ Goodyear MT/R's? I am sure
> camber is not adjustable, toe is, but I am not sure about caster.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Campbell
>
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:XuJMe.2885$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
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Re: Front End Alignment
That method works exactly the same for your Rubicon as any other
Wrangler. And no, neither Caster nor Camber angles are adjustable on
your Rubicon. Only your toe-in is adjustable.
Jerry
Campbell C Freeman wrote:
> Will this method work for a 2005 Rubicon w/ Goodyear MT/R's? I am sure
> camber is not adjustable, toe is, but I am not sure about caster.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Campbell
>
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:XuJMe.2885$ct5.616@fed1read04...
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>>The ONLY thing in a 2000 TJ's front-end that can be aligned is the toe-in.
>>Without using aftermarket parts, the caster and camber angles are fixed
>>and not adjustable.
>>
>>The good news is you can easily and totally accurately set your own
>>toe-in. I haven't paid to have my toe-in set in years since learning how
>>to do my own. Set your own toe-in to 1/8" by using the easy instructions
>>at http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html All you need is a tape
>>measure, a wrench, and a big set of pliers. A friend to hold one end of
>>the tape measure while you measure is helpful. No worries, done with a
>>little care this technique will produce a toe-in setting just as
>>accurately as the high-school dropout at the local alignment shop can
>>produce. That webpage also shows how to center your own steering wheel.
>>
>>Joe Carroll wrote:
>>
>>>Any idea what a typical front end alignment should cost for a 2000
>>>Wrangler 6 cyl and how often it should be done. Regular road
>>>vehicle(little or no stup jumping).
>>>Thanks
>>>Joe Carroll 2K-TJ
>>>
>>>There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
>>> Joseph Duemer
>>
>>--
>>Jerry Bransford
>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
>
>
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Jerry Bransford
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Wrangler. And no, neither Caster nor Camber angles are adjustable on
your Rubicon. Only your toe-in is adjustable.
Jerry
Campbell C Freeman wrote:
> Will this method work for a 2005 Rubicon w/ Goodyear MT/R's? I am sure
> camber is not adjustable, toe is, but I am not sure about caster.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Campbell
>
>
> "Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
> news:XuJMe.2885$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/
