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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Aspirated on September 23, 2012, 09:54:31 AM

Title: 4.5 Rough country front end set up.
Post by: Aspirated on September 23, 2012, 09:54:31 AM

Anyone know a shop  that will set up my front end after my lift? Its a 4.5" with adj track bar.

Thanks

Title: Re: 4.5 Rough country front end set up.
Post by: Rubi03 jef on September 23, 2012, 10:03:18 AM

are you control arms adjustable
if so adjust them so your pinion angle is the same as stock
and for your track bar adjust it until your steering wheel is straight

Title: Re: 4.5 Rough country front end set up.
Post by: morerpmfred on September 23, 2012, 10:43:42 AM

On rough country ,s website there is a chart to get the length right ob rhe control arms. Instuction manual page ?  Some times you have adjust them from there for your caster angle so your steering returns to center or to adjust your pinion angle so the front drive shaft does not viberate.
Broken axle has an alignment rack and could set you up right.

Title: Re: 4.5 Rough country front end set up.
Post by: Aspirated on September 23, 2012, 12:17:20 PM

the lower control arm in the kit are non adjustable.  :'(

Title: Re: 4.5 Rough country front end set up.
Post by: TL-Iguana on September 23, 2012, 01:02:50 PM

ive always had good experiences at Kirks Tire on blackfoot. Fair prices and quality work. If you need a shop to check it out, they would be the first place I call.

Title: Re: 4.5 Rough country front end set up.
Post by: Jrama on September 23, 2012, 01:29:27 PM

Call Broken Axle  they do this kind of work all the time.

Title: Re: 4.5 Rough country front end set up.
Post by: Knox on September 25, 2012, 11:26:12 PM

Quote from: Rubi03 jef on September 23, 2012, 10:03:18 AM

and for your track bar adjust it until your steering wheel is straight

wut?

Adjust the track bar until the axle is centered. Use the drag link to straighten your steering wheel when you're done.
http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html

Title: Re: 4.5 Rough country front end set up.
Post by: Rubi03 jef on September 26, 2012, 12:19:27 AM

Quote from: Knox on September 25, 2012, 11:26:12 PM

wut?

Adjust the track bar until the axle is centered. Use the drag link to straighten your steering wheel when you're done.
http://www.4x4xplor.com/alignment.html

ya thats what i ment .. someone put to much rum in my glass hahaha

man i got to stop drinking so early in the evening

Title: Re: 4.5 Rough country front end set up.
Post by: Aspirated on September 26, 2012, 06:48:33 AM

Had my truck over to Broken Axle. All went well. Front end tight, drives straight. Thanks for the recommendation.

Title: Re: 4.5 Rough country front end set up.
Post by: Knox on September 28, 2012, 08:08:21 PM

Quote from: Rubi03 jef on September 26, 2012, 12:19:27 AM

ya thats what i ment .. someone put to much rum in my glass hahaha

man i got to stop drinking so early in the evening

I thought you knew better Jeff :P

Aspirated, glad you got it all looked after.