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Extrange Noise and Vibration Driving Uphill
I've got a Grand Cherokee Ltd 5.2l 1997. Lately I've been noticing that there is a strange noise accompanied with a vibration at the moment I accelerate going uphill. It feels like something kicking from between the engine and the back of the car just right under the driver's feet. It gets worse if I push the throttle any harder. I'm suspecting it might have something to do with the transfer but it surprises me that when I am driving on lower altitudes the problem seems to vanish away. So could that be anything related with the engine?
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So update rear diff cover off no welding open end. Took sway bar off helped a little with turn noise but right wheel still hops off ground when turning tight. Leafs seem to have no spacers in between them they all have a lot of movement in them. Any thought?
Here is what I did with mine, dump a can of Sea Foam in it , run it for about 100 or so miles change the oil, left mine drain overnight, I use 15-40 diesel oil, has more detergent in it, buy a quart of MotorKote at Wal mart and add about 10 oz to the oil. I did use a high flow pump and had no problems, other then getting the pan off and on. Might want to check your rod bearings too. I used .001 under size on mine, should have used .002 but couldn't find any at the time. Good luck
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The first two would both benefit greatly from an aftermarket lighting harness such as Putco or eAutoWorks.
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In these,
http://www.quadratec.com/products/97009_6010.htm
(Could probably find them a little cheaper if you look around a little)
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Put these,
http://olympusoffroad.3dcartstores.c...air_p_161.html
In these,
http://www.quadratec.com/products/97009_6010.htm
(Could probably find them a little cheaper if you look around a little)
http://olympusoffroad.3dcartstores.c...air_p_161.html
In these,
http://www.quadratec.com/products/97009_6010.htm
(Could probably find them a little cheaper if you look around a little)
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just got 4 2013 jk rubicon wheels for my xj brand new for $100! i need to get some spacers and ive seen that spidertrax is the most recommended. any one ever have any issues with them?
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