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    Have a printout of the alignment? Have you tried another shop? I've never seen a vehicle where the toe couldn't be adjusted to spec..... ever. Camber/Caster can be an issue.

    Edit: i was typing this when you posted that

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    yeah I posted a print out in the second post.

    I agree with you, I should get a second opinion before digging to deep.
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    It's dark out, so it's almost 41".
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    here is the best picture I have. Not a good one. I will try and get better pictures some time this week.

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    Looks like it'll still be the rear mount. i'm guessing your alignment tech didn't know how to adjust it (or didnt want to).

    As far as the control arms go... the OEM ones aren't side specific but im not sure if the JBA arms are. Maybe someone else can chime in on that..

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    hopefully, not having very much luck with their customer support. I called and emailed with no answers.

    Here is another picture, not the best, but I installed the Bilestin 7100 rear shocks

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    I will keep drving the jeep and when I get a chance, will take it to another shop for a second opinion.

    thanks
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    It says at the bottom of the print out that your tie rods are adjusted all the way in but need to be adjusted in more. If that's the problem that's an easy fix. A few months ago I ordered a new inner tie rod for the drivers side because it was shot. The MOOG inner tie rods have more threads on them so u can adjust the outter tire rod end in farther. So replace both inner tie rods (you could probably use them anyways) and you'll be set.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gulf550 View Post
    hopefully, not having very much luck with their customer support. I called and emailed with no answers.

    Here is another picture, not the best, but I installed the Bilestin 7100 rear shocks

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    I will keep drving the jeep and when I get a chance, will take it to another shop for a second opinion.

    thanks
    Take it to a 4x4 Shop

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    He didn't touch your camber/caster...

    I haven't seen the superlift in person. Do you have any pictures of how the LCA is installed? Wondering if the superlift maintains the same method of adjustment as OEM (or hopefully improves it)

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