need to correct my front axle geometry?

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MrMom

NAXJA Forum User

Location

North GA

• Aug 1, 2006

• #1

running 4.5 coils with a 1.5 spacer RE fixed SF LCAs and stock uppers
my front coils have a bow to the rear and I need to correct that
need to know if I can keep my lowers and go to adj uppers or replace both
what is the best way to go?

 

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Lodi Jim

NAXJA Member # 1537

Location

Lodi, Ca.

• Aug 1, 2006

• #2

At @6 inches of lift, your best adjustability is having adjustable uppers and lowers.

 

TRAILREADYXJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Raleigh NC

• Aug 1, 2006

• #3

That much lift with short arms sucks (trust me, I know).
Get longarms or drop brackets!!!

 

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hadfield4wd

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Roanoke, VA

• Aug 1, 2006

• #4

The spring bow is not a major concern. How is your pinion angle, camber etc. A little bow is no problem.

Matt

 

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MrMom

NAXJA Forum User

Location

North GA

• Aug 1, 2006

• #5

pinion is pointing up a little but I have hubs so that it really not a issue I think
so the front drivetrain is only spinning on the trail
what should be my concerns with the pinion and camber
I was more concerned about pushing my axle back forward and getting my wheelbase back

 

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boomhauer

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Vancouver Island

• Aug 2, 2006

• #6

MrMom said:

pinion is pointing up a little but I have hubs so that it really not a issue I think
so the front drivetrain is only spinning on the trail
what should be my concerns with the pinion and camber
I was more concerned about pushing my axle back forward and getting my wheelbase back

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Your camber is not adjustable. The max limit for stock uppers is 4.5". You'll need to replace both upper and lowers, so might as well do a TNT Customs longarm upgrade or the like. But you will most definitely need adjustable arms in some fashion or other.