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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: JKaJayF on September 22, 2011, 10:46:52 PM

Title: Different off set rims = new alignment?
Post by: JKaJayF on September 22, 2011, 10:46:52 PM

can someone tell me if I will need to redo the wheel alignment if I get a new set of mags with a different off set? :-\ thanks

Title: Re: Different off set rims = new alignment?
Post by: Rubi03 jef on September 22, 2011, 10:52:03 PM

no you will not need an alignment .   

Title: Re: Different off set rims = new alignment?
Post by: TL-Iguana on September 23, 2011, 09:46:04 AM

Offset on your mags will push or suck the wheels in or out from the Jeep. The only reason you would need to realign is if you disconnect any of your steering components.

Title: Re: Different off set rims = new alignment?
Post by: Moezer on September 23, 2011, 05:24:57 PM

Quote from: TL-Iguana on September 23, 2011, 09:46:04 AM

Offset on your mags will push or suck the wheels in or out from the Jeep. The only reason you would need to realign is if you disconnect any of your steering components.

does that include shocks and springs?

Title: Re: Different off set rims = new alignment?
Post by: Rubi03 jef on September 23, 2011, 07:32:07 PM

Quote from: Moezer on September 23, 2011, 05:24:57 PM

does that include shocks and springs?

depends on the height you go you will need to have your steering wheel adjusted but no alignment will be needed ..   most TJ's can get awy with 3 inches of lift with out adjusting your steering wheel . i just installed 3.25 inchs on a JK and the owner said he steering wheel was out just a hair from where it was when it was stock but lifting will not affect the actual wheel alignment

its hard to explain on message because i cant point to the parts and pieces 
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your alignment is only disturbed is you play with your tie rod ends or drag link .  so dont touch those

Title: Re: Different off set rims = new alignment?
Post by: Raspberry on September 23, 2011, 08:49:43 PM

Quote from: Rubi03 jef on September 23, 2011, 07:32:07 PM

your alignment is only disturbed is you play with your tie rod ends or drag link .  so dont touch those

Also if you touch your rod too much or too often, you may go blind.

Title: Re: Different off set rims = new alignment?
Post by: JKaJayF on September 23, 2011, 08:50:25 PM

thanks guys 8)

Title: Re: Different off set rims = new alignment?
Post by: JKaJayF on September 23, 2011, 08:54:50 PM

I know raspberry...thank  god for women ;)

Title: Re: Different off set rims = new alignment?
Post by: Raspberry on September 23, 2011, 09:05:52 PM

Quote from: JKaJayF on September 23, 2011, 08:54:50 PM

I know raspberry...thank  god for women ;)

Who cares if THEY go blind, right?  :D

Title: Re: Different off set rims = new alignment?
Post by: Moezer on September 25, 2011, 10:25:22 PM

ahh nice thanks for the info dude :D i only lifted it 2 inchs lol