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front end keeps jumping alignment
- Thread starter 2T2-Crash
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lazyxj
NAXJA Member #1310
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- Los Angeles
If the alignment keeps changing, you have worn part(s) or something is loose. Toe-in normally changes as the front end ride height changes, caused usually by springs sagging or when a new lift installed.
Once set, the alignment should hold for a long time, as long as the front end isn't seriously abused. If it keeps changing, you need to find out what is loose or worn.
Assuming it the alignment was done in a shop, the tech should have inspected everything in the front end to find worn parts that would prevent the alignment from holding.
Once set, the alignment should hold for a long time, as long as the front end isn't seriously abused. If it keeps changing, you need to find out what is loose or worn.
Assuming it the alignment was done in a shop, the tech should have inspected everything in the front end to find worn parts that would prevent the alignment from holding.
Ride height does change alignment. It could be worn steering linkage. The drag link and tie rod ends would affect toe in. If the alignment is truly changing, and the shop keeps taking your money and realigning, I would find another shop. If you are mechanically inclined, you can do the alignment yourself with a tape measure, 13mm wrenches, and a pipe wrench. To change the drag link or TRE's you'd need a couple more basic tools, namely a 15mm and 19mm wench and a big hammer.
Would a stock track bar in a lifted XJ cause that? I went with the S-10 leaf and Ford coil lift back in 03 timeframe. Never got around to replacing the track bar. :dunce:
Digger87xj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Buffalo Creek/Lakewood CO
definitely