How To Do An Alignment On A Jeep Wrangler

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How To Do An Alignment On A Jeep Wrangler. On this video we show you guys how to do a Jeep alignment in your own garage. We got a handy new Jeep Alignment tool from Bleep-in Jeep and we put it to use. We go over the different components that need to be adjusted to correct a bad front end alignment on our 2018 JL Wrangler. After our trip to Moab our steering wheel and toe alignment was a bit off, instead of paying a shop to do the alignment we use this tool to do it ourselves. This will get your alignment back in spec after a long trail ride and save you some money down the road on shop fees. We adjust our Synergy steering to get the Jeep straightened out but the principle is the same for other companies steering components. We end up improving our steering feel and got rid of those pesky dash lights. Thanks for watching and don't forget to check the links below!
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Synergy Steering:
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00:00 Intro
0:28 New Alignment Tool
3:15 Straightening Steering Wheel
5:19 Toe Adjustment
9:44 Outro
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@FROSTBITEOFFROAD Жыл бұрын

I’m excited about being able to check my alignment now after a trail ride, let me know if you guys have something similar.

@ron8975 Жыл бұрын

I do the same with a stapler. Jack it up, leave the wheels and tires on, put a staple in a lug on each tire, measure the distance rotate tire 180* measure again. It's an old trick and your out the cost of two staples. If you have the "off road page" in the head unit (might be Rubicon only) it will give you steering angle in degrees. Makes it real easy to center the steering wheel to zero.

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD Жыл бұрын

@@ron8975 I’ve done something similar with long levels but it wasn’t ideal, your way sounds like it works great as well. I’m just glad I won’t be paying anyone to basically just adjust my toe every time I wheel hard or replace a rod end. Thanks for watching Ron!

@stanciotola6632 Жыл бұрын

I've been using those alignment tools for about 2 years now. Saves so much time and money.

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD Жыл бұрын

It really is handy to have especially when we bang our steering around on the rocks, thanks for watching the video Stan!

@mjoet731 2 ай бұрын

great video, thanks! I'm buying the alignment kit right now

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD 2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

@mikev3627 Жыл бұрын

Good info !

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@punknjl8722 Жыл бұрын

My steering wheel was off after Moab last year. It was the thrust angle. Nice Vid!

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD Жыл бұрын

Yeah a week of wheeling can be hard on a front end, thanks for watching man!

@EngiTrek Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! Interested to see your opinions of the hydro assist. The Apex Steering boost seems like it might be a good competitor as I have heard about slow turning from the assist setups. Curious also about the Apex steering boost WITH hydro assist. Maybe the best of both worlds?

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD Жыл бұрын

I’ve been really happy with the hydro setup so far, it turns similar to stock but has a much firmer feel when hitting bumps and road imperfections. I think some of the reviews about slow steering are from the PSC setup that removes the electronic JL setup for a more traditional hydraulic system. I’ve also read the larger diameter the ram is the slower it turns, I believe that’s why WTO went with 1.5” instead of the 1.75” that comes with the PSC kit. I feel like it really is the best of both worlds and I’ve heard great reviews about the Apex and ram combo, might need to try it out. Thanks for watching the video!

@T-R3kz 7 ай бұрын

do you have a video on how to adjust caster after a 3 " lift with adjustable lower control arm? thanks

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD 7 ай бұрын

I showed how I setup my caster in my lift install video but that was coming from the longer Teraflex arms. It is pretty easy to check, place a digital angle finder on the flat circular section by your front differential cover to get a baseline. You can either lengthen or shorten your arms to dial it in, I would just do one arm at a time and only a couple turns and then recheck the angles. Hope this helps, thanks for watching the video!

@jonmcguire228 Жыл бұрын

I was under the impression the toe brackets have to be level -- which is annoying because the control arms prevent a straight line in back.

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD Жыл бұрын

It’s not an exact science but this tool gets you within spec without having to pay for an alignment every time you go wheeling hard or change steering components. I just used it this weekend after I swapped out my TRE’s and I was glad I had it, I hope this helps thanks for watching Jon!

@jonmcguire228 Жыл бұрын

@@FROSTBITEOFFROAD A handful of 1/2-20 coupler nuts and some bolts (to thread into the couplers) would move that bracket out enough to level it. I have the same bracket but I also have spacers so it clears the caliper (even my much larger TeraFlex Delta setup). I'm not 100% sure level matters but considering 0.08 degrees toe is just 0.8mm difference front-to-back, it seems like it might matter.

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD Жыл бұрын

@@jonmcguire228 I’m sure it does make a small difference, the spacer idea sounds like it would be a good idea if you need it exact.

@TheRamon0007 Жыл бұрын

hello buddy I need your help I have the same problem I have had my jeep do alignment twice and it does not look good, I have exactly the same configuration as your jeep, could you give me the measurements of all your synergy steering to configure mine please. thanks, when you come back to tahuya let me know. thanks

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD Жыл бұрын

I’ll take a look tomorrow but it is going to vary from Jeep to Jeep, when I swapped out the drag link I measured same as stock and it was off. I think that alignment tool is a very good investment if you have a Jeep. I’ll grab you some measurements, it will be a starting point. I hope to visit Tahuya again soon, I’d like to run some of the newer trails out there!

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD Жыл бұрын

So I got 60 15/16 inches for the tie rod, that’s measuring from grease zerk to grease zerk. Hope this helps, let me know if you have any questions!

@TheRamon0007 Жыл бұрын

@@FROSTBITEOFFROAD let me check. because I recently changed the rear tires to the front and the steering wheel moves a little. thank you very much I hope one day soon you will come to tahuya and ride with you guys.

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD Жыл бұрын

@@TheRamon0007 it could be a tire balance issue, if you swap them back again and it goes away you’ll have your answer. Yeah man a trip up there is definitely in order!

@queensapphire7717 3 ай бұрын

Why not put steering when straight then just adjust the toe ?

@FROSTBITEOFFROAD 3 ай бұрын

It won’t make a huge difference, but you would want to do the tie rod first, because the drag link is attached to the same knuckle and might move the steering wheel slightly. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching the video!