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Offline EviLAnTo

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axle shifted?
« on: April 02, 2013, 03:50:50 PM »
i noticed the other day that my front drivers side tire is sticking out about an inch more out towards the fender than the front passenger side, i put a 2" lift on last year but this is the first time ive noticed it after i got new tires mounted a few days ago. the rear seems fine, has anyone else had something similar? im thinking maybe somethings shifted or perhaps the trackbar is at fault? any suggestions?

Offline bannedforlife

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Re: axle shifted?
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2013, 04:15:08 PM »
ur trac bar keeps the diff centered either u bent it  or u never installed relocate bracket

 most 2'' lifts dont neeed a relocate or a adjustable trac bar 

best bet  check for a bend ,damaged bushings or anything adnormal  that could cause the diff to move 
 if all looks good then u can live with is

or  go buy adjustable trac bar


Offline dac

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Re: axle shifted?
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2013, 08:15:24 PM »
Physics does some crazy crap.  I doubt you bent anything.  a 2" lift wouldn't come with more than say spacers and shocks.  Double check the rear and I bet it sticks out more on the passenger side.
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Offline EviLAnTo

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Re: axle shifted?
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2013, 12:12:44 PM »
So if all the Rods are straight and the connection points are secure it's nothing to worrie about then?

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Re: axle shifted?
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2013, 01:22:40 PM »
You say you got new tires mounted.  Did you have spacers before? Is one missing?  Just a thought as I sit on the crapper
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Offline EviLAnTo

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Re: axle shifted?
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2013, 03:01:36 PM »
Nope the rims are offset I'm not sure if I never noticed with the old tires
Or maybe something bent its got me puzzled

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Re: axle shifted?
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2013, 05:43:21 PM »
If you did a 2" lift on a rig running coil springs and are still running your stock track bar (with no relocation bracket), then yes - your axles will absolutely be off-center.  With a 2" lift, I'd say that this in the "minor irritant" category as opposed to the "going to make you roll your Jeep" category.
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Offline EviLAnTo

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Re: axle shifted?
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2013, 08:48:55 PM »
Ah k this makes sense then so just the relocation bracket and I'm smooth sailing?

Offline Dingleberry

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Re: axle shifted?
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2013, 09:33:21 PM »
Or adjustable trackbars appropriate for the amount of lift.

Offline binare

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Re: Re: axle shifted?
« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2013, 09:46:30 PM »
Not sure that they even make an adjustable for that small of a lift that will clear the diff cover. I got 3 1/4 total suspension up front and no brackets or adjustable. The slight shift to the passenger is normal and isn't an issue.

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Re: axle shifted?
« Reply #10 on: April 04, 2013, 03:05:39 PM »
Or adjustable trackbars appropriate for the amount of lift.

I would go with an adjustable trackbar like Dingleberry suggested over a relocation bracket. Some of the relocation brackets aren't designed as well as others, and they can end up exerting a whole lot of leverage on the factory track bar mount - especially the frame side mount. YMMV - there are some good brackets out there, but there's also a lot of stuff that's just built to a price point.
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Offline EviLAnTo

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Re: axle shifted?
« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2013, 03:33:53 PM »
so any advice on a brand for adjustable track bars?

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Re: axle shifted?
« Reply #12 on: April 04, 2013, 03:41:48 PM »
is it a TJ or a YJ?

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Offline EviLAnTo

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Re: axle shifted?
« Reply #13 on: April 04, 2013, 05:36:05 PM »
tj

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Re: Re: Re: axle shifted?
« Reply #14 on: April 04, 2013, 06:27:56 PM »
so any advice on a brand for adjustable track bars?

Yes, as I said, they don't make one for that little of a lift, you can try it if you want, but I wouldn't be surprised if it hit your cover or at the very least... The bolts. They don't make em to fit a 2" lift cause its unnecessary.