Track bar issue

[PG.]

How good are your eyes? Can you see if the springs are leaned 3/4" to one side.

Not that good. I have measured a few times and trying to go with identical spots on the frame so I can mark a spot on the crank pully for plumb bob has been a challenge. After a few times seemed to get the same spot so I hung the plumb bob and lined up with center mark on axle and current trac bar was not short enough meaning it was adjusted all the way in and still could not line up. Off by 1/4 inch and the springs looked visibly pulling towards passenger side.One reason I like the RJ trac bar is its adjustment range would be right where I need to be if my marks are correct. So far nothing has seemed to make sense. I’m going to try and get better measurements tomorrow and recheck numbers.

 

[LONGJP2]

I have measured a few times and trying to go with identical spots on the frame so I can mark a spot on the crank pully for plumb bob has been a challenge.

Not saying it isn't, but I've never heard that the engine was centered in the frame.

 

[jjvw]

Not saying it isn't, but I've never heard that the engine was centered in the frame.

It isn't. But you can hang a plumb bob off the pulley with a magnet at the center point between frame rails. Do the same further back near the gas tank or rear bumper with a second plumb bob. Then find center on the axle. And make sure the frame is level side to side.

Then sight down all three centers and adjust the track bar until all three line up. A laser makes this really easy.