I've tried the ratchet strap and added another. It's not even remotely close. The threads match the other side and the previous stock control arms. I went from stock to a 4 inch lift. Hardware is Currie Rockjock. Should I just add 4 threads to the uppers and lowers and let the alignment tech fix the issue? THIS IS FOR THE REAR DRIVER SIDE
Can’t get upper control arm in TJ using a ratchet strap
- Thread starter The Mando
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Correct. Don't measure your control arms for length. Install one side upper arm only, then adjust its length to set the pinion angle. After pinion angle is set, adjust the other upper to fall in place. It's overall length is inconsequential.
Also, the Jeep's weight should be on the suspension (at ride height, level ground surface) when making pinion angle adjustments. It's hard to tell from your photos but it looks like your jack stands are under the frame? They should be under the axle.
How do I go about doing that? I haven't seen anything in my research about doing that. All of the to include Rockjock and Quadratech all say install them to match. If I do that it's gonna mess something up.
I was thinking about putting the Springs in then dripping it on tires and doing the sye then trying to align the angle of the shaft so it's straight. I just worry that's not the correct way and I'll put undue stress somewhere on a component
I was thinking about putting the Springs in then dripping it on tires and doing the sye then trying to align the angle of the shaft so it's straight. I just worry that's not the correct way and I'll put undue stress somewhere on a component
Do you absolutely know that all of your control arm brackets are precisely in the same place as everyone else's? No, you don't. If you don't, then you have to employ methods that take into account that something may be slightly off. The best advice is above. Leave off one upper until you have the SYE done, pinion angle set with the weight on the springs and then the load off of the remaining upper so you can turn the bolt with your fingers. When you get there, float the other upper over until the bolts go in and call it good. That is the only way to ensure that the two uppers are not fighting each other and causing premature wear.
Don't forget to center the axle with the weight on the springs before you install the remaining upper.
The SYE and new driveshaft will drastically change your pinion angle. Definitely get those in place before proceeding.
