2 Inch Lift Axle off Center

Hello everyone, i just installed a 2" lift on my 96 xj. I noticed today that my axle is just slightly off center towards the drivers side. I know i could fix it with an adjustable track bar or go cheapo and just drill another hole in the track bar after getting it lined back up and just rebolt it in the new position, but my funds really need to go towards tires and i'd rather not do any drilling (just my preference). I was just wondering in your opinions if i could leave it like that for a while as long as everything is aligned properly in the steering. i realize it could possibly rub more easily on the passengers side if the wheel was banked but other than that i was just wondering if anyone can see serious problems coming from this? I was told by a mechanic that i wouldnt really have to do anything as long as i keep everything aligned i was just wondering your opinons.

Thank you.

Other than looking goofy and possibly rubbing stuff more on the passenger side, it probably won't damage anything.

Alright thank you! Yeah i agree it does look a little rediculous but its so slight you have to really inspect both sides to notice the difference so it doesnt bug me THAT much.

it can make the handling a little unpredictable

it is free and easy to correct

http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoTrackbar.htm




then you can shim your control arms and do a tape measure front end alignment (also free)

http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm

Thank you very much! i'll actually start on that tuesday

Branmuff09 said:

Thank you very much! i'll actually start on that tuesday

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welding the original hole is a good idea... also you might want to put a wide washer on your axle side bolt to spread the weight out some

Look around, there are some people selling used/good condition trackbars for decent prices.
When I installed my lift spring I had the stock bar in the stock hole and it rode alright, then I picked up a used RE1600 with modded bracket.

ill check on ebay and see if i can find some deals on them. thank you for your input everyone!

i have a rough country 4.5" lift on mine and they call for re-drilling the track bar mount and mines centered now...but yeah if you dont like drilling you cant really do anything besides make an adjustable or cut it and re-weld it if your good at fab.