Rear end shifted question

Wethy

Wethy

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So when I was washing the jeep today to get ready for some winter prep I noticed my rear end was shifted to one side more than the other. I know it can shift with movement and articulation. but sitting on level ground?
Shifted to drivers side currently I will check again when I get home maybe I'm just crazy but if it is shifted what can I do to get it centered? It's a frame side bracket could that be the culprit?
 
Jk909

Jk909

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Is it bad or just a little? I know the axel shifts a little when you lift your jeep without an adjustable trackbar
 
Wethy

Wethy

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Jk909 said:
Is it bad or just a little? I know the axel shifts a little when you lift your jeep without an adjustable trackbar
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I would say 1/2-3/4" maybe I'm not too concerned as it drives fine but I wasn't sure if it was because of the Bracket or not. Just looking for opinions that's all
 
MedixJK

MedixJK

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Wethy said:
I would say 1/2-3/4" maybe I'm not too concerned as it drives fine but I wasn't sure if it was because of the Bracket or not. Just looking for opinions that's all
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Lifting it without trackbar correction will shift the rear axle twords passenger side. Id double check the measurements.

Edit. Does it have a raised trackbR bracket or adj. trackbar in the rear?
 
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Wethy

Wethy

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MedixJK said:
Lifting it without trackbar correction will shift the rear axle twords passenger side. Id double check the measurements.

Edit. Does it have a raised trackbR bracket or adj. trackbar in the rear?
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Last I looked it was shifted drivers side I could tell by looking at the links. It has a frame side drop bracket. Also looking at my tires on the drivers side you can see the tread blocks on drivers side bout 1/2". On the passenger side you could see where the tread met the sidewalk (when comparing it I used the edge of the fender flare
 
MedixJK

MedixJK

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Wethy said:
Last I looked it was shifted drivers side I could tell by looking at the links. It has a frame side drop bracket. Also looking at my tires on the drivers side you can see the tread blocks on drivers side bout 1/2". On the passenger side you could see where the tread met the sidewalk (when comparing it I used the edge of the fender flare
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Does the bracket have more than one mounting hole for the bar? Could be they over compensated for your amount of lift.
 
Wethy

Wethy

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MedixJK said:
Does the bracket have more than one mounting hole for the bar? Could be they over compensated for your amount of lift.
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Only one hole and I checked before I installed the hole was 2.5" centre to centre So I couldn't imagine it's over compensating. I am aware an axle shifts when articulating but my driveway is flat so I can't imagine that'd be the reason either ha ha
 
Wethy

Wethy

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I must have been crazy because I just got home and took these pictures ImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1445651526.347534.jpg ImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1445651570.668700.jpg

I must just be crazy seems like a negligible difference here. I appreciate the help anyways everyone
 
Jiffy05

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Wethy said:
I must have been crazy because I just got home and took these pictures

I must just be crazy seems like a negligible difference here. I appreciate the help anyways everyone
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I wouldnt worry much about that little bit.
 
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