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Title: xj off centre front axle after suspension lift? help please!
Post by: shirleythesquid on March 19, 2014, 12:30:40 PM
I have a 3.5 inch suspension lift on my 98 xj and since putting on wheel spacers I have noticed the axle seems to be sitting off centre towards the right hand side. Someone else I know has done a lift on theirs and seems to have the same problem. Any ideas how to correct this? Or even why it is doing g it? :100: :100:
Title: Re: xj off centre front axle after suspension lift? help please!
Post by: wildwood on March 19, 2014, 12:42:34 PM
Your track bar that restricts movement of the axle side to side is now too short and holding the axle to one side of the vehicle. You need an adjustable one or if you can do it cut and sleeve and extend yours to the desired length.
Title: Re: xj off centre front axle after suspension lift? help please!
Post by: j33pky on March 19, 2014, 12:45:02 PM
Bulldawg couldn't have said it better..  Trackback
Title: Re: xj off centre front axle after suspension lift? help please!
Post by: j33pky on March 19, 2014, 01:29:03 PM
Bulldawg couldn't have said it better..  Trackback
Title: Re: xj off centre front axle after suspension lift? help please!
Post by: shirleythesquid on March 19, 2014, 02:23:23 PM
Thanks everyone. should be able to sort it now.
Title: Re: xj off centre front axle after suspension lift? help please!
Post by: Bulldog67 on March 19, 2014, 04:02:26 PM
Bulldawg couldn't have said it better..  Trackback

such authentic advice ya said it twice  :icon_super:
Title: Re: xj off centre front axle after suspension lift? help please!
Post by: Brachunky on March 19, 2014, 05:23:01 PM
Shirley, unsure as to how much of a thumping your xj gets but you can buy a relocation bracket which although not a perfect solution, will remedy your problem :icon_winkle: Contact Dave at Llama 4x4 who may be able to help.
Title: Re: xj off centre front axle after suspension lift? help please!
Post by: JamesH on March 19, 2014, 07:03:42 PM
The very redneck fix that works is to drill a new attachment point for the track bar in the axle bracket about 1.5cm to the left as you look at it from the front.
Title: Re: xj off centre front axle after suspension lift? help please!
Post by: shirleythesquid on March 19, 2014, 07:11:04 PM
Thanks guys. Rough countries official fitting instructions say to drill a new hole, so for me its the cheapest easiest solution. Will let you know how it works out.
Title: Re: xj off centre front axle after suspension lift? help please!
Post by: bigjeepzj on March 19, 2014, 09:26:28 PM
my bro did the drill a hole fix and it is still good 9 years on
Title: Re: xj off centre front axle after suspension lift? help please!
Post by: just-boot-it on March 20, 2014, 11:08:13 AM
I think I'll give it ago sunday as I have the same issue.