is there a camber adjustment on a 98? I'd look myself but I'm separated from my jeep for another 2 months. </3 I'd like to know because I'll buy one when I get my lift
Assuming you really mean camber and not caster angle, the only way that the camber angles can be adjusted on a TJ is with adjustable or angled replacement ball joints.
No I meant camber, because wouldn't you have to much positive camber after lifting? I can do alignments I've just never done one on a lifted truck or jeep. For the caster that would just be fixed with a new track bar and shifting the engine mounts
While the caster angle is affected by a suspension lift, the camber angle isn't affected at all. Neither is the camber angle affected by anything like the track bar or engine mounts.
There is nothing you can do to a track bar or engine mounts that will change the caster on a TJ.
On the TJ coil spring suspension, the caster is set by the upper and lower control arms.
The track bar prevents side-to-side movement of the axle (keeps it centered under the frame) and the engine mounts... well, they support the engine and have little to do with suspension (except support a lot of weight)
Think of caster as what bikers call rake/trail. Its the angle of your front axle. Lifting the suspension makes the pinion go up, which decreases the caster angle (the front axle tips forward slightly). It makes the steering seem more "twitchy". Like a sportbike handles, vs. a Harley which has more rake/trail (or caster).
Camber is seen from the front or rear of the vehicle. Old VW bugs had positive camber, the top of the tires would stick out to the side. Conversely, ricers with the "hella flush" stance (their stupid terminology, not mine) have negative camber. Make any more sense in those terms?
The only reason I'm asking anything is if this is worth getting when I buy my lift kit.
I brain farted when I was talking about the caster yesterday, You can shift the suspension cradle in a front wheel drive car. Y'all were right; (that sounds similar to my moms and my girlfriends three favorite words) thanks for your help.
There are people in this forum who have great knowledge and experience, and take the time to share. As you spend more time on this forum, you'll recognize them.
Keep an open mind and you'll learn a great deal about your Jeep.
Good Luck !!
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