87manche Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 So, got the whoile front end put back together. Took it to the alignment shop. Alignment shop says $400. What a b*@$£. Camber is out 1.5* on both wheels, caster is off 2*. The threaded aduster in the knuckle for the balljoint wouldn't come out. They're tearing the whole front apart so they can cut the offending pieces out of the knuckle and replace them with the proper * parts. The Mj is a money pit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 I'd just go get a new axle. It'd be cheaper. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted June 3, 2006 Author Share Posted June 3, 2006 it IS a new axle!!! came out of a 97 XJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Then I'd get a new new axle. That's a lot of money to me. But I guess it'll be practically brand new after this. :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 What threaded adjuster? The ball joints aren't adjustable. And caster is adjusted by adding or removing shims at the rear lower control arm mounting pocket. You can do it at home if you have a level driveway or garage floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bounty Hunter Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 I'd get a new axle, or learn how to install offset balljoints yourself. That $$ is outragious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 What threaded adjuster? The ball joints aren't adjustable. And caster is adjusted by adding or removing shims at the rear lower control arm mounting pocket. You can do it at home if you have a level driveway or garage floor. I was thinking the same thing. Go get a second opinon, those guys are quaks. And honestly, as long as it's alright it'll drive fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 I agree, something is amiss here......Is the new axle bent? If not, why is camber off??? What was the deal with your old axle? Caster is not a big a deal, at least money wise. As EAGLE already said, Shims can be added or removed from behind the frame end of the LCA to adjust this. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88swampedmj Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 maybe the comanches body is off.. maybe it was wrecked before he got it.. or somethin i don't know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 The D30 inner C's are kinda pushwah. I bent one of mine a bitsy, about 2*. Not a problem now as I blew that axle up anyways. But realistically a new axle shouldn't have that problem. Mine had a little air time issue that was resposible for that. I think. And even if the body is off only the caster will be affected. Most places can't even measure track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted June 5, 2006 Author Share Posted June 5, 2006 I 've got no idea about it's former life other than it came from a 97. I just said F-it. I'm tired of working on it. They put adjustable sleeves in the knuckles, so I can use regular cheapy balljoints when I replace them. Anyway, I saw the printout, camber and caster are correct now, drives OK. Was just pissed cause I didn't get tto go wheeling this weekend. and the total bill was 332 after tax. They cut me a break on labor, I told them the front end would come apart easy :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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