Alignment issue?

[SCOverlander]

I recently installed a 2.5“ Clayton lift on my 2021 JL Wrangler which included 8 control arms and front /rear track bars. The picture below shows the alignment figures before and after. What concerns me is the -.7 camber shown. I was told from the shop that camber can’t be adjusted and that my front axle tube is most likely bent. Really, my Jeep only 7200 miles and has only done mild wheeling. The mechanic stated it was a very common issue. How bad will that front tire wear?

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[GATORB8]

Damn, they took out all your caster.

 

[SCOverlander]

Yes, I didn’t notice a difference before or after.

 

[GATORB8]

Yes, I didn’t notice a difference before or after.

I wouldn't be too worried with camber. The actual spec is up to -.62, and it could have just rounded up from -.65.

 

[SCOverlander]

I wouldn't be too worried with camber. The actual spec is up to -.62, and it could have just rounded up from -.65.

Thanks gator!

 

[Roky]

I recently installed a 2.5“ Clayton lift on my 2021 JL Wrangler which included 8 control arms and front /rear track bars. The picture below shows the alignment figures before and after. What concerns me is the -.7 camber shown. I was told from the shop that camber can’t be adjusted and that my front axle tube is most likely bent. Really, my Jeep only 7200 miles and has only done mild wheeling. The mechanic stated it was a very common issue. How bad will that front tire wear?

Not worried about camber number, but this is a perfect example of an alignment shop not knowing that a lifted Jeep is no longer supposed to have caster within factory spec. Who ever did the lift probably went with claytons recommendation for control arm lengths because your caster was near perfect for your lift. Now it’s good for stock height Rubi. IMHO you need to get caster back to 5.8 - 6.0, it will drive better.

 

[SCOverlander]

Thank you. I did the lift in the driveway with Clayton’s measurements. I didn’t think about the shop changing the caster back to stock spec. I took it to a 4x4 shop with a good recommendation. I guess I should bring it back to them and have them put it back where it was.

 

[Roky]

Thank you. I did the lift in the driveway with Clayton’s measurements. I didn’t think about the shop changing the caster back to stock spec. I took it to a 4x4 shop with a good recommendation. I guess I should bring it back to them and have them put it back where it was.

Or you could just put your arms back to your measurements, and you won’t have to worry about if they do it right. You had it near perfect when you installed it. Get you an angle finder to double check, just make sure you’re sitting level if you use this kind…. and put it on the flats on the diff. 90 degrees is 6 degrees caster.

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