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Old 07-27-2008, 07:35 PM
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Re: Question about installing a Rubicon Express 2" lift.

The TJ's require an alignment after lift because the increase in spring height increases toe-in and moves the steering wheel off-center.

It's easy to align yourself, just jump right in. Loosen the adjusting collars on the steering linkage and first adjust your toe-in on the tierod. Then point both front tires straight ahead with the steering wheel unlocked. Then lengthen the draglink until the steering wheel is straight again.

For stock height tires I usually go with about 1/4" of toe-in, more with larger tires. Find a common tread block or molding line on the tire so you're measuring from the same place each time.

Don't sweat it, get in there and mess with it and you'll get it. Shadetree alignments are easy. Keep in mind that once you drive it you can always make small adjustments if the steering wheel isn't quite centered.
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