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Hey, does that look crooked to you?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Mongo, Sep 22, 2006.

  1. Sep 22, 2006
    Mongo

    Mongo Shadetree Moronic

    Fort Lauderdale
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    I've noticed a weird problem with my jeep. I put a 4 inch lift on it and now, the driver's side is always lower than the passenger side. I can hop up and down on the bumper on the passenger side and it straightens out, but the next time I make a left turn, it's crooked again. If I carry a passenger, it evens out a lot of times.

    This never happened with the old springs, even though they were worn out. I've seen plenty of lifted CJs and Yjs, though, that don't lean. Did I do something wrong when I installed the lift? I'm pretty darn sure they are going in the right direction with those shims and all :)
     
  2. Sep 22, 2006
    BlueFlu

    BlueFlu past owner of some ecj5's

    Hermitage, TN
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    My YJ leans some, but I tweaked one of the front springs.
    A pic or three is always helpful.
     
  3. Sep 22, 2006
    NorCoJeeper

    NorCoJeeper Member

    Ft. Collins CO
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    Mine sat crooked until I replaced the shackles and allowed the springs to move properly again.
     
  4. Sep 22, 2006
    PeteL

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    Your shackles/bushings may be bound, especially if they were torqued while still up on jacks. You could try loosening and retightening the shackle bolts with the Jeep sitting level.

    Pete
     
  5. Sep 23, 2006
    Mugzilla

    Mugzilla Member

    Pompano Beach,...
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    I thought this was the Jeep Lean. Mine has had it as long as I have bothered to notice....
     
  6. Sep 23, 2006
    georgeofgeorgia

    georgeofgeorgia Empty Pockets

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    It could be the front axle shifting to one side causing the other side to sag.
    I would take a tape measure and check heights on both sides, and the center of the front axle from side to side with it looking level.
    Then drive it and see if your measurements change, your front axle could be shifting slightly to one side and causing the problem.
    You might just need to loosen and settle the front suspension to have stay center.
     
  7. Sep 26, 2006
    Mongo

    Mongo Shadetree Moronic

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    Thanks, guys! I'll loosen it up this weekend!
     
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