Alignment help

[Mossyoak]

I recently installed a mopar 2" lift on 35" yokohama geolandar x-at i had it dealer aligned afterwards. The best way i can describe the steering is its almost like lane assist in my wifes car the steering wheel on some roads likes to twist in my hand. i noticed the tires have some unusual wear signes.

 

[jeeeep]

check the toe-in, this should help:

same process in written form:
https://jlwrangler.com/threads/writ...wrangler-front-end-alignment.1118/#post-12268

 

[wayoflife]

UNLESS you have adjustable components, the only thing an alignment shop will do is charge you to recenter your steering wheel. Your kit does NOT come with adjustable components and some of what you're feeling is most likely due to too little caster. Adjustable front lower control arms will allow you to add a bit more back in.

 

[CalSgt]

Looks like the inner edge of the tire is scuffing and the outer edge is not wearing at all (still has the molding teets on it)...

My internet mechanic skills lead me to believe too much toe out. Did they give you a print out of the alignment specs before and after?

 

[kevman65]

UNLESS you have adjustable components, the only thing an alignment shop will do is charge you to recenter your steering wheel...........

And unfortunately, if you DO have adjustable components, most regular alignment shops STILL won't do a TRUE alignment unless they have a 4x4 specific person on staff.
But they'll sure sure as hell charge you for it.

 

[Sgt_USMC]

An “easy” way to check the toe is to put the front axle on jack stands, remove the tires, take two long pieces of angle iron and place them tightly against the hub. They should extend past the brake rotor both in front and back of the axle. Use a tape measure between the tow pieces. Measure in front of the axle and behind it. The difference is your toe measurement. If you do this, post the two measurements.

 

[Sgt_USMC]

If your rotors move while measuring, put a couple of lug nuts on to hold them steady while you measure.

 

[Mike Pierson]

@Eddie, manufacture a WAL brand and I will give you money.

 

[OverlanderJK]

Looks like the inner edge of the tire is scuffing and the outer edge is not wearing at all (still has the molding teets on it)...

My internet mechanic skills lead me to believe too much toe out. Did they give you a print out of the alignment specs before and after?

I agree with this. Toe out too much.

 

[Mossyoak]

I agree with this. Toe out too much.

I did add a bit more toe. The dealer said wheels are too narrow (rubicon wheels)

 

[Mossyoak]

Looks like the inner edge of the tire is scuffing and the outer edge is not wearing at all (still has the molding teets on it)...

My internet mechanic skills lead me to believe too much toe out. Did they give you a print out of the alignment specs before and after?

I do not have a print out. I did add a little more toe in.

 

[OverlanderJK]

I do not have a print out. I did add a little more toe in.

Are you measuring this? If not you’re not doing yourself any favors. What does a little more toe mean?

 

[CalSgt]

Are you measuring this? If not you’re not doing yourself any favors. What does a little more toe mean?

^^^^ This