Stearing Wheel off after lift

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ZMfx

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Boone, NC

• Aug 15, 2003

• #1

After I instilled my 4.5" Rustys lift, my steering wheal was turned 45 degrees to the right while driving straight. Do I need a wheel alignment?
It looks like you can extend the steering rod that attaches to the pitman arm, and that might move the wheel back into normal driving position.
It drives fine, just looks odd and blocks gauges.
Any help would be great!

 

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PNWXJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

WA

• Aug 15, 2003

• #2

Get it aligned! Not only does the steering wheel go out of alignment the toe is also affected, due to the XJ steering linkage design. Trust me I know I wrecked a brand new set of tires after lowering my XJ from 8" to 6" and not getting it aligned.

But to answer your question yes you need to adjust the draglink length to straighten the wheel.

Tim

 

Eagle

Lifetime NAXJA Member

NAXJA Member

Location

Terra Firma

• Aug 15, 2003

• #3

Part of the problem is that unless you installed an adjustable track bar with your lift, your front axle is no longer centered under the vehicle. That's going to make it very difficult for a technician to get an accurate alignment.

 

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LiquidOps

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Waddell, AZ

• Aug 15, 2003

• #4

I did a 3" pro comp lift on my 92XJ 2wd Sport


steering wheel is off as well. Drives fine and straight, just looks weird because of the steering wheel....

would i be having the same problem?

 

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Speed_racer

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Ft Myers, Florida

• Aug 15, 2003

• #5

Yes, you must adjust your drag link ......

 

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ZMfx

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Boone, NC

• Aug 16, 2003

• #6

Problem solved,
only took about 3 min... thanks for all the help
heres a guys site who might help others with the same problem.
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAlignment.htm

 

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MudDawg

NAXJA Member #728

Location

Central Florida

• Aug 17, 2003

• #7

If you do anything to change the ride height of the front end the alignment will be thrown off...get it properly aligned or kiss those expensive front tires goodbye. Been there have the T-shirt...

 

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mattk

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Florida

• Aug 17, 2003

• #8

Get the front end aligned as the tie rod will need adjustment after any lift to maintain proper toe. Then when that is done, adjust the drag link to center the wheel.
Mattk