Paul Keating

When you're finished with the adjusting, get a buddy with a welder to
tack weld the eccentric cams in place....they have a habit of coming
loose at the worse possible time.

Paul

Dennis *** wrote:
> ok, I adjusted the eccentric bolt on the lower control arm and got enough
> adjustment out of it to make the steering "feel" better. When I get some
> time, I'll adjust the LCA longer so I can move the eccentric back to center.
>

mic canic

take it bac were they did the alignment
tell them it it pulls not drift they will blame the tires, unless of course you
rotate the tires before you go bac then have them explain thier actions

Dennis *** wrote:

> The lower bolt is one of those whachamacallit bolts. It was a pain to
> reinstall it the first time I installed these LCA's. The upper bolt was
> easier than the lower is why I was thinking I would unbolt it. Then I could
> twist the LCA to lengthen it and reinstall the upper bolt and recheck angle
> again.
>
> If I'm way off on my ideas here, please tell me. I'm not extremely
> mechanically inclined, although I can follow directions most of the time. :)
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:7yi4e.10139$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> > Can't you leave the upper bolt connected and turn the lower half to
> > adjust? Either way, support the frame.
> >
> > Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the knuckles
> > is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front diff cover
> > mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is unsupported.
> >
> > Steve
> > http://xjeep.dyndns.org
> >
> > Dennis *** wrote:
> >> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help
> >> to have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to getting the
> >> LCA's reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita to install the
> >> first time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt holes.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Dennis
> >>
> >> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> >> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> >>
> >>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
> >>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
> >>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
> >>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to
> >>>regain steering control.
> >>>
> >>>Steve
> >>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
> >>>
> >>>Dennis *** wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to
> >>>>adjust caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a
> >>>>good site or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ and
> >>>>getting an alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating
> >>>>negative caster (or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the
> >>>>lower control arms to be longer to correct this, but how much? I
> >>>>adjusted them to the same length as the stock control arms and obviously
> >>>>that is not correct.
> >

mic canic

take it bac were they did the alignment
tell them it it pulls not drift they will blame the tires, unless of course you
rotate the tires before you go bac then have them explain thier actions

Dennis *** wrote:

> The lower bolt is one of those whachamacallit bolts. It was a pain to
> reinstall it the first time I installed these LCA's. The upper bolt was
> easier than the lower is why I was thinking I would unbolt it. Then I could
> twist the LCA to lengthen it and reinstall the upper bolt and recheck angle
> again.
>
> If I'm way off on my ideas here, please tell me. I'm not extremely
> mechanically inclined, although I can follow directions most of the time. :)
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:7yi4e.10139$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> > Can't you leave the upper bolt connected and turn the lower half to
> > adjust? Either way, support the frame.
> >
> > Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the knuckles
> > is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front diff cover
> > mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is unsupported.
> >
> > Steve
> > http://xjeep.dyndns.org
> >
> > Dennis *** wrote:
> >> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help
> >> to have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to getting the
> >> LCA's reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita to install the
> >> first time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt holes.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Dennis
> >>
> >> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> >> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> >>
> >>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
> >>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
> >>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
> >>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to
> >>>regain steering control.
> >>>
> >>>Steve
> >>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
> >>>
> >>>Dennis *** wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to
> >>>>adjust caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a
> >>>>good site or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ and
> >>>>getting an alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating
> >>>>negative caster (or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the
> >>>>lower control arms to be longer to correct this, but how much? I
> >>>>adjusted them to the same length as the stock control arms and obviously
> >>>>that is not correct.
> >

mic canic

take it bac were they did the alignment
tell them it it pulls not drift they will blame the tires, unless of course you
rotate the tires before you go bac then have them explain thier actions

Dennis *** wrote:

> The lower bolt is one of those whachamacallit bolts. It was a pain to
> reinstall it the first time I installed these LCA's. The upper bolt was
> easier than the lower is why I was thinking I would unbolt it. Then I could
> twist the LCA to lengthen it and reinstall the upper bolt and recheck angle
> again.
>
> If I'm way off on my ideas here, please tell me. I'm not extremely
> mechanically inclined, although I can follow directions most of the time. :)
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:7yi4e.10139$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> > Can't you leave the upper bolt connected and turn the lower half to
> > adjust? Either way, support the frame.
> >
> > Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the knuckles
> > is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front diff cover
> > mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is unsupported.
> >
> > Steve
> > http://xjeep.dyndns.org
> >
> > Dennis *** wrote:
> >> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help
> >> to have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to getting the
> >> LCA's reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita to install the
> >> first time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt holes.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Dennis
> >>
> >> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> >> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> >>
> >>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
> >>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
> >>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
> >>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to
> >>>regain steering control.
> >>>
> >>>Steve
> >>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
> >>>
> >>>Dennis *** wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to
> >>>>adjust caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a
> >>>>good site or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ and
> >>>>getting an alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating
> >>>>negative caster (or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the
> >>>>lower control arms to be longer to correct this, but how much? I
> >>>>adjusted them to the same length as the stock control arms and obviously
> >>>>that is not correct.
> >

mic canic

take it bac were they did the alignment
tell them it it pulls not drift they will blame the tires, unless of course you
rotate the tires before you go bac then have them explain thier actions

Dennis *** wrote:

> The lower bolt is one of those whachamacallit bolts. It was a pain to
> reinstall it the first time I installed these LCA's. The upper bolt was
> easier than the lower is why I was thinking I would unbolt it. Then I could
> twist the LCA to lengthen it and reinstall the upper bolt and recheck angle
> again.
>
> If I'm way off on my ideas here, please tell me. I'm not extremely
> mechanically inclined, although I can follow directions most of the time. :)
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:7yi4e.10139$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> > Can't you leave the upper bolt connected and turn the lower half to
> > adjust? Either way, support the frame.
> >
> > Another way to measure relative caster without getting inside the knuckles
> > is to put the angle finder on the flat surface that the front diff cover
> > mounts to. Do this on a flat surface while the vehicle is unsupported.
> >
> > Steve
> > http://xjeep.dyndns.org
> >
> > Dennis *** wrote:
> >> thanks, I'll try that. You state to put the axle on stands, does it help
> >> to have the frame supported as well? Are there any tricks to getting the
> >> LCA's reinstalled after each adjustment? They were a pita to install the
> >> first time. Very tough to line up those upper bolt holes.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Dennis
> >>
> >> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> >> news:yXh4e.10093$Ln.455301@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> >>
> >>>Put the the axle on stands and measure the caster by placing an angle
> >>>finder on the bottom of the inner knuckle. Increase the length of your
> >>>LCAs in small increments until the the knuckle is 3-6 degrees. This tips
> >>>the pinion down, so only set as much positive caster as you need to
> >>>regain steering control.
> >>>
> >>>Steve
> >>>http://xjeep.dyndns.org
> >>>
> >>>Dennis *** wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>I have searched the web for any sites out there that detail how to
> >>>>adjust caster on a lifted TJ. But no luck so far. Does anyone have a
> >>>>good site or can you briefly 'splain it to me? After lifting the TJ and
> >>>>getting an alignment, it still wanders all over the road indicating
> >>>>negative caster (or is it positive). I believe that I can adjust the
> >>>>lower control arms to be longer to correct this, but how much? I
> >>>>adjusted them to the same length as the stock control arms and obviously
> >>>>that is not correct.
> >