Front suspension issue
11-21-2020, 07:04 PM
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Ok. I totally understand. Not looking to fire the parts cannon as I could be replacing items that are still doing their jobs.
I believe I will start with an appointment for an alignment and see what he says. A year and a half ago I went in for one and he said I would have to replace the right side U joint and wheel bearing. I did so but never went back for the alignment.
I believe I will start with an appointment for an alignment and see what he says. A year and a half ago I went in for one and he said I would have to replace the right side U joint and wheel bearing. I did so but never went back for the alignment.
11-21-2020, 08:23 PM
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Ok. I totally understand. Not looking to fire the parts cannon as I could be replacing items that are still doing their jobs.
I believe I will start with an appointment for an alignment and see what he says. A year and a half ago I went in for one and he said I would have to replace the right side U joint and wheel bearing. I did so but never went back for the alignment.
I believe I will start with an appointment for an alignment and see what he says. A year and a half ago I went in for one and he said I would have to replace the right side U joint and wheel bearing. I did so but never went back for the alignment.
11-21-2020, 09:01 PM
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This is true. And Jeeps are relatively easy to work with so long as you don’t break any bolts lol 😂
11-22-2020, 07:04 PM
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Replaced control arms 5 years ago and I haven’t heard of the groove on the knuckle before.
I replaced all five wheel hub lugs. Why you ask? Well this dumb *** forgot to tighten the lug nuts all the way and drove to work. Luckily I only have a 10 minute ride. When I turned onto the driveway at work my wheel went flyin. I was only doing about 25 mph and pulled off into the grass.
Anywho, right before I dropped the Jeep off the jack stands I wanted to check any wheel play. You know how you check for wheel bearing play by pushing and pulling on the top and bottom of tire? No play at all but....
What about a little play pushing and pulling the sides??
I replaced all five wheel hub lugs. Why you ask? Well this dumb *** forgot to tighten the lug nuts all the way and drove to work. Luckily I only have a 10 minute ride. When I turned onto the driveway at work my wheel went flyin. I was only doing about 25 mph and pulled off into the grass.
Anywho, right before I dropped the Jeep off the jack stands I wanted to check any wheel play. You know how you check for wheel bearing play by pushing and pulling on the top and bottom of tire? No play at all but....
What about a little play pushing and pulling the sides??
11-22-2020, 07:16 PM
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Replaced control arms 5 years ago and I haven’t heard of the groove on the knuckle before.
I replaced all five wheel hub lugs. Why you ask? Well this dumb *** forgot to tighten the lug nuts all the way and drove to work. Luckily I only have a 10 minute ride. When I turned onto the driveway at work my wheel went flyin. I was only doing about 25 mph and pulled off into the grass.
Anywho, right before I dropped the Jeep off the jack stands I wanted to check any wheel play. You know how you check for wheel bearing play by pushing and pulling on the top and bottom of tire? No play at all but....
What about a little play pushing and pulling the sides??
I replaced all five wheel hub lugs. Why you ask? Well this dumb *** forgot to tighten the lug nuts all the way and drove to work. Luckily I only have a 10 minute ride. When I turned onto the driveway at work my wheel went flyin. I was only doing about 25 mph and pulled off into the grass.
Anywho, right before I dropped the Jeep off the jack stands I wanted to check any wheel play. You know how you check for wheel bearing play by pushing and pulling on the top and bottom of tire? No play at all but....
What about a little play pushing and pulling the sides??
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11-23-2020, 11:16 AM
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Side to side movement is TRE, tie rod end. But I've never really thought TRE would cause wobble and clicking. The wobble, take it to the alignment shop like mentioned. They'll do the dirty work of finding the weak link. And the knuckle groove, due to brake rub, it will make noises, clicks and such. hope you find what's going on.
Last edited by Tgramsey; 11-23-2020 at 11:20 AM.
11-23-2020, 11:39 AM
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I can't explain the clicking, but is the wobbling in your steering wheel? if so then you can but a jack under your front axle but only lift it high enough to take the weight off the tires. then turn on the vehicle so you have power steering. crawl under the vehicle and manually spin your steering shaft. from there look for other parts in your steering that should/shouldn't be moving. that's the best way I can explain how to fix "death wobble"
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11-23-2020, 11:44 AM
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Totally agree with this, and if your track bar is factory like mine was, the axle side bolt likes to wallow out the hole and cause movement.
11-23-2020, 01:53 PM
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I made an alignment appointment but have to wait two weeks 🤬
11-25-2020, 07:51 PM
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UPDATE
So I stopped by a local garage and explained I do my own repairs I just need a pro to tell me what’s wrong. I talked him into agreeing to take the Jeep for a spin for me. Then he let me go for a ride in the Jeep on the car lift and put it in 4hi and in drive. The front drive shaft is spent. He didn’t charge me anything and told me if I take it out he’s pretty sure he has a used one laying around.
Thanks Jimmy, owner, 76 Station Bainbridge Pa.
So I stopped by a local garage and explained I do my own repairs I just need a pro to tell me what’s wrong. I talked him into agreeing to take the Jeep for a spin for me. Then he let me go for a ride in the Jeep on the car lift and put it in 4hi and in drive. The front drive shaft is spent. He didn’t charge me anything and told me if I take it out he’s pretty sure he has a used one laying around.
Thanks Jimmy, owner, 76 Station Bainbridge Pa.
