So my axle shaft U-joints have gone bad and i recently went to my local autozone to pick some new ones up and i guess there are ones for vehicles with and without ABS. I do not feel pulsing while braking, but there is an "ABS" symbol on my gauge cluster but it never lights up when i start my Jeep. as silly as this sounds I dont know if i do or dont have ABS brakes. Can anyone please help me out. Haha i feel like i should know this but i dont.

 

if the light is staying on long then three seconds after starting the engine your ABS is not working. if you till me what you did when you replaced the u-joint i may be able to help you solve the issue.

 

Try this site, It will tell you exactly what you have; http://www.jeep.com/wccsapp/universa...ull&category=U Just type in vin.#, & have them e-mail the build sheet back. Here's mine; According to our records, your vehicle was equipped from the factory
with the following:

*XL Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats
-SA
AHT Trailer Tow Group
APAS Monotone Paint
ARPP Limited Decor Group
BAFP 130 Amp Alternator
BGAS Power Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
CACP Low Back Bucket Seats
CDBP Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Folding Seat
CKBP Floor Carpet
CKNP Cargo Compartment Carpet
CKTP Cargo Tie Down Loops
CKVP MOPAR Third Row Cargo Bins w/Table
CLEP Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSAP Spare Tire Cover
CSCP Cargo Compartment Cover
CUFP Full Length Floor Console
CUNP Overhead Console
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHAS Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHPP Selec-Trac Full Time 4WD System
DHSS Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJHS Dana M30/181MM Front Axle
DMDS 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRMP Dana 35C/194MM Rear Axle
ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
GAJP Sunscreen Glass
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEC Front Left Side Sliding Window
GFAP Rear Window Defroster
GNCP Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors
GRKP Left Power Mirror
GSKP Right Power Mirror
GTKP Power Mirrors
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
GXMP Remote Keyless Entry
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGDP Deluxe Insulation Group
JAYP Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JCAS 85 MPH Primary Speedometer
JGBP Digital Clock
JHAP Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJAS Cigar Lighter
JPAP Power Windows
JPBP Power Locks
JPTP Power Front Driver/Passenger Seats
LACP Illuminated Entry
LAJP Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LBBP Courtesy Lamps
LBCS Glove Box Lamp
LBDP Ash Tray Lamp
LBEP Cigar Lighter
LDAP Underhood Lamp
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LHDP Headlamp Off Time Delay
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LNJP Fog Lamps
LSAP Security Alarm
MBPP Body Color Front Bumper
MBQP Body Color Rear Bumper w/Step Pads
MCAP Front Bumper Guards
MCBP Rear Bumper Guards
MDA Front License Plate Bracket
MFKP Body Color Grille
MHAP Black Windshield Moldings
MMCS Upper Door Frame Moldings
MMGS Belt Moldings
MMKP Body Color Drip Trough Molding
MTAS Bright Liftgate Applique
MWGP Roof Rack
NAAS Federal Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
NHMP Speed Control
NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
PS7 Dark Silver Metallic
QS7S Dark Silver Metallic Clear Coat
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RAFP AM/FM Cassette Radio
RCGP 6 Speakers
RDCP Power Antenna
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCGP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SFAS Standard Duty Shock Absorbers
SGAS Rear Shock Absorbers
SUAP Tilt Steering Column
TBB Full Size Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TRMA P225/75R16 BSW On/Off Road Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJGP 15" Aluminum Wheels
WLZC All Aluminum Wheels
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications
Z03P Rear Spring Group Iii
Z5BS Payload Rating - 1800#
Z59P Left Front Spring Group Ix
Z78P Right Front Spring Group VIII

Thanks again for your email.

 

the thing is i havent changed them yet because i dont know whether or not I have ABS. the reason for my post was to figure out how to tell if i have ABS in order for me to get the right U-joints.

 

[QUOTE=91 limited owner;570369]Try this site, It will tell you exactly what you have; http://www.jeep.com/wccsapp/universa...ull&category=U Just type in vin.#, & have them e-mail the build sheet back.
How long did it take to get your information back?

 

look at the fuse block under your hood, if there isn't a fuse for ABS then you probably dont have it

 

you have a 98. it doesn't matter whether you have abs or not. your jeep uses the 5-297x u-joint which is the same one as the earlier jeep with abs.
only the 87 to 92 with vac. disconnect/231 t-case has the smaller 5-260x u-joint unless it has abs, then it will use the larger 297 joint. (and have the 242 t-case and non vac disco axle).

but for yours, no need to worry about that, you have the larger 297 joint. you can also use the stronger 5-760x joint in your axles too.

 

[QUOTE=jeepxj412;570598] 2 days

 

thanks man thats the answer i was looking for. and thank you everyone else, you all helped out greatly