DougW wrote:
> Troy wrote:
>
>> I read somewhere on a website about having it 1 degree lowered for
>> axle wrap, but I'm sure I wont be able to judge a degree until I get
>> the angle finder huh... I wish I had more time today to mess with it
>> but I gotta be asleep by 7:30 to be up for work at 3am. ugh.
>
> By the way, there is no axle wrap with link suspension, only with leaf
> springs. That's why they make traction and ladder bars. If your
> getting axle wrap with a link suspension then the bushings are toast.
>
> Once the angle is set, the four links maintain that angle. (within
> reason)
> Anyhoo..
>
> You should start with a full tank of fuel and no cargo
> on flat ground (concrete) not on grass/gravel/or dirt.
>
> To measure the angle you place the angle finder on the output yolks
> ear. i.e. side closest to the transmission case and side closest to
> the diff. You measure one ear, rotate the shaft 180, measure the
> other ear, and take the difference. Make sure the bearing cap is
> flat or you will get an off reading.

Heh... I forgot..

This is hard to do without a frame/axle lift under the Jeep.
You probably could get away with using just one of the ears, but
taking an average of the two is more accurate.

I've done it by moving the ZJ by hand. (not recommended) The garage
door and tool box would keep the zj from running me over. Since it was
in 4wheel N. O_o Play it safe and have someone (you trust) help you.

> The difference between front and rear should be no greater than 1.5
> degrees.
> As for +1 offset, I dunno. My ZJ is bone stock and it reads about .5
> high at the rear on a full tank.