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Thanks, i did call to make sure that they torqued it all off the rack, I got the whole “we know what we are doing” vibe. So basically they know now they should have if they didn’t.
i installed the same RC spacer kit plus rubi suspension on two friends Sports and didnt have any drivability issues. Lots of shops say they know what theyre doing and yet their customers have all kinds of issues. Thats why its best to do it yourself. This is easy wrenching. Lots of videos online to help.
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Geometry correction brackets are a pretty good option for your use case.

I wouldn't touch the RC ones since they are loose plate. JKS appears to be the best value option in this case. JKS is a solid manufacturer and is a part of the Fox Shocks family.

If you want to use a rear bracket, looks like Teraflex takes the bag.

I've used the RC track bars and they aren't awful. Personally I'd step up to Steersmarts, but RC is reasonable in this use case.

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Purchased each of these. I’ll let you know how it goes.
 
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Update, installed the geo brackets and the front track bar. Caster is up to 6.4 x 6.5 right to left. Still have a pull to the right. Rear track link bracket goes on Friday and another hour at the alignment shop to adjust the track bar in front. Hopefully that solves the pull.
 
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So the geo brackets are on, adjustable front track bar is set within 3/16 of an inch side to side, rear track bar bracket installed and I still have a pull to the right. Can’t figure it out. Alignment shop says it’s the best they can do. Any other options ?

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Did you ever try swapping the front wheels/ tires left to right to see if the pull changes?
 

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Yes, pull remained to the right even with tires on opposite sides
Do you have a print out of alignment? If the thrust angle is off enough it will cause a pull to the right…..other uncommon causes is a sticking ball joint, or a bad steering stabilizer…
 
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Do you have a print out of alignment? If the thrust angle is off enough it will cause a pull to the right…..other uncommon causes is a sticking ball joint, or a bad steering stabilizer…
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They didn’t give me a print out, just took a picture of their screen
 

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They didn’t give me a print out, just took a picture of their screen
Yeah, that’s unfortunate, you can pull your stabilizer off and drive it to eliminate that possibility….if it’s still pulling, you need to get a more complete alignment that shows the thrust angle…
 

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I remember reading on the TJ forums, lifting with that much spacer without changing the springs was basically considered the wrong way to lift, potentially causing problems, quite possibly the problems you're having now. Personally I would consider a whole new game plan.
AEV kits get great reviews, a few others Clayton & Metal cloak. If sticking with RC as others have said; castor angle, additional parts, alignments.

I don't mean to rub salt in the would my friend and I really & truly hate to be the bearer of bad news but this is a classic case of not doing it right the first time. Pay now and more later $$$. I hope you get it straightened out, it's a nice jeep.

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I remember reading on the TJ forums, lifting with that much spacer without changing the springs was basically considered the wrong way to lift, potentially causing problems, quite possibly the problems you're having now. Personally I would consider a whole new game plan.
AEV kits get great reviews, a few others Clayton & Metal cloak. If sticking with RC as others have said; castor angle, additional parts, alignments.

I don't mean to rub salt in the would my friend and I really & truly hate to be the bearer of bad news but this is a classic case of not doing it right the first time. Pay now and more later $$$. I hope you get it straightened out, it's a nice jeep.

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So you’re saying basically, swap the spacers for springs ?
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