Okay, over the past couple weeks i've been working on the jeep trying to do a couple different modifications. I don't post alot messages or pictures on the forum, but i'm always reading it and getting new ideas. Well....about 3 years ago when I purchased the jeep, I decided to install the superlift 4" lift w/ mickey thompson classic II wheels. See picture below...
After driving it for a while, I just couldn't stand how much the tires would rub when turning. So needless to say, I purchased 1.25" spacers and put my stock wheels on. For the most part, that fixed my rubbing problem... See picture below.
Well, every thing was great, but could not stand the nose down stance. So to correct that I was contemplating a couple different methods; trying a double stacking method, installing the OME lift plus the 4" lift. The more I thought about it, I just couldn't do it. I read a couple posts that KMAX did and how he had problems trying to install the OME lift plus the superlift. Well I contacted Kmax, he was really helpful on helping me to find a better solution to what I wanted, that is a more level stance. He recommended Deavor suspension custom coils. The more I thought about it, I decided to pull the trigger and get some custom coils made. The nice thing was, I was able to use Kmax's previous information on the coils, so they had everything on file. Well the next thing I wanted to do was replace my upper control arms. I really liked the way the Jeepinbyal ones looked as well as I couldn't find any complaints about them. So I decided to order a set of upper control arms. Well heck, I've already spent enough money, wife is already mad, the front end of the jeep will be disassembled, why not just replace the lower ball joints??? Well thats what I decided to do. Ordered and received some MOOG lower ball joints. Well it kinda felt like christmas for the next couple of days, with UPS and FEDEX showing up and giving me all these goodies. I opened up all the packages and drooled all over my new toys for a little bit. So the day came to finally install everything. Minus it being a complete pain in the butt, I got the custom springs, upper control arms and lower ball joints replaced. Since, I was able to gain a couple more inches, I decided to put my mickey thompson wheels back on. Here is a couple of photos showing my new stance and wheels....
After doing all these modifications, I knew I would have to get an alignment done. Now this is where my problem is. My camber, caster and toe are all out of specs. The tech said he adjusted everything to the max. He was able to get the cross camber and cross caster within the specified range, but the total toe is still way out. I kinda knew before starting this project I might have this problem. Now the jeep drives great with no pulling and steering wheel being centered. I know I'm going to have accelerated tire wear. But has anyone else had similar problems, after intalling a lift, the alignment does not fall whitin specs?
Another question I have is, are the jeepinbyal control arms side specific? They were not marked in any way so I just installed them.
Thanks
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