Rancho geometry bracket install problem

[bangarangrufio]

So slightly new to the jeep life and already getting in trouble with my new lift and tires. I spent the day installing the AEV 2 inch spacer lift for my mojave. That went pretty well all things considered (still not entirely sure where I was supposed to use the largest washers).

When I had the car back on the ground, I decided to install the rancho geo brackets. Took the control arms off on passenger side, installed the new bracket, and reattached the control arms. Now onto the driver side. Got the control arms off. Bolted on the bracket. Noticed the upper control arm couldn't reach the axle bolt location (same issue with lower control arm reaching the frame bolt). So with the experience I gained in the past day of working under this thing, I decided to use the floor jack to lift the axle and hopefully get me closer. Well the opposite happened. I ended up with the drivers side axle moving away from the center of the car. I assume it's being pulled away by the passenger side control arms? Any advice to get it back in line? I can provide pictures if needed.

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[Whiteoak323]

You can use ratchet straps around the axle and hook into the frame. You can pull/shift the axle around. Then you can use your strength to adjust it into position.

 

[bangarangrufio]

You can use ratchet straps around the axle and hook into the frame. You can pull/shift the axle around. Then you can use your strength to adjust it into position.

Thanks for the help! Can I do this with the wheels on the ground?

 

[Whiteoak323]

Thanks for the help! Can I do this with the wheels on the ground?

Yes! Just make sure to do one side at a time. Rachet straps and pry bars will help.

 

[Lunentucker]

It's queued for the part you need to watch.



(Full disclosure. I employed the winch on my Polaris 800 when I installed them.)

 

[69charged]

When I put mine in I did the same lift and same brackets. I needed to move the axle back as well. Just got the wife to push on the tire as if she was rolling it back. Lined right up.

 

[bangarangrufio]

When I put mine in I did the same lift and same brackets. I needed to move the axle back as well. Just got the wife to push on the tire as if she was rolling it back. Lined right up.

This is all I had to do. Appreciate all the advice from everyone. Finally have it all buttoned up.

 

[Gizmo]

I just put a tire chock ( piece of wood ) on the front side of the front tire . Put your foot or hand against the top of the tire and push it backwards. just work the chock back as you work the tire, Piece of cake ..... Takes less time than it takes to find your ratchet straps

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