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Old 05-11-2011, 09:20 PM
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Mine has a slight wiggle too that I cant figer out I think it may be my drive lines
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Old 05-12-2011, 12:33 AM
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Did you lock the rear. If so I would say check the rear end out. Might be the rear axle moving around
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Old 05-12-2011, 09:58 AM
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Boy oh boy are Cherokees fun! I had a slight pull on accelleration prior to the locker install that became a "Oh Damn this beast is trying to kill me" pull after the install. No worries right? I'll just go get it aligned and we'll be in business, not to be, its a left side camber issue, no way to do a simple adjustment. Through my homework I've read the following possible causes and solutions, unit bearing (everythings tight when tested), a ball joint issue (everythings tight when tested), worse case scenario, something bent at the axle end where the knuckle (through the ball joints) attaches.
I've looked everything over and all seems to be just as it should be. Have any of you guys had a similar problem? Heard of this problem? And able to throw me some advice? I'm a little stumped on how to best determine what the exact cause is. Thanks in advance!
If you want to drive up here to my shop this weekend Ill look at it for you, then we can test out your new toy, this may sound dumb but your air pressure in the back tires is the same right?
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Old 05-12-2011, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Desert Rat
Boy oh boy are Cherokees fun! I had a slight pull on accelleration prior to the locker install that became a "Oh Damn this beast is trying to kill me" pull after the install. No worries right? I'll just go get it aligned and we'll be in business, not to be, its a left side camber issue, no way to do a simple adjustment. Through my homework I've read the following possible causes and solutions, unit bearing (everythings tight when tested), a ball joint issue (everythings tight when tested), worse case scenario, something bent at the axle end where the knuckle (through the ball joints) attaches.
I've looked everything over and all seems to be just as it should be. Have any of you guys had a similar problem? Heard of this problem? And able to throw me some advice? I'm a little stumped on how to best determine what the exact cause is. Thanks in advance!
I have a slight pull in my jeep when i accelerate
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Old 05-12-2011, 05:50 PM
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Welcome to the world of locker fun. Now that the rear end is in charge, It will want to go where ever it wants. And you will get a few extra noises as well. But it is well worth it on the trail lol.
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Old 05-12-2011, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by OrvisKrawler
If you want to drive up here to my shop this weekend Ill look at it for you, then we can test out your new toy, this may sound dumb but your air pressure in the back tires is the same right?
That would be cool Sean, thanks. I'm not sure I could do it this weekend as I've got a lot going on, I'll give you a call when I know for sure. Thanks again.
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Old 05-12-2011, 06:27 PM
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Welcome to the world of locker fun. Now that the rear end is in charge, It will want to go where ever it wants. And you will get a few extra noises as well. But it is well worth it on the trail lol.
Ha ha, you got that right Chandler, the rears definately in charge now, I did'nt notice the pull so much until it was. Attempted allignment showed something out of wack on the drivers side, I'm sure its been there for a while, I just did'nt notice it with the open diff. I need to get it figured out if I'm going to try to make the Moab run.
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Originally Posted by Desert Rat
Ha ha, you got that right Chandler, the rears definately in charge now, I did'nt notice the pull so much until it was. Attempted allignment showed something out of wack on the drivers side, I'm sure its been there for a while, I just did'nt notice it with the open diff. I need to get it figured out if I'm going to try to make the Moab run.
Rear alignments are very seldom done, mainly because there is nothing to adjust. Make sure all bushings are good and that your u-bolts are tight. It might be something stupid too like a broken centering pin of the spring pack.
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Old 05-12-2011, 10:17 PM
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Rear alignments are very seldom done, mainly because there is nothing to adjust. Make sure all bushings are good and that your u-bolts are tight. It might be something stupid too like a broken centering pin of the spring pack.
I should have said "front alignment was showing an off camber situation", I'm starting to question whether I got the locker installed 100% correctly, I noticed today my pull was coming and going, if it was suspension it would be all the time I would think. I kind of questioned the knowledge of the tech who tried to align it too. I'm going to pull the locker this weekend (its making alot of noises that research tells me I might have messed up my install), re-do it and make sure I did'nt screw something up and go from there. Thanks for your input guys!
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Originally Posted by Desert Rat
I should have said "front alignment was showing an off camber situation", I'm starting to question whether I got the locker installed 100% correctly, I noticed today my pull was coming and going, if it was suspension it would be all the time I would think. I kind of questioned the knowledge of the tech who tried to align it too. I'm going to pull the locker this weekend (its making alot of noises that research tells me I might have messed up my install), re-do it and make sure I did'nt screw something up and go from there. Thanks for your input guys!
mine pulls slight right when on accel and then drifts back to drivers when I coast lol... if you crack it open and want a second eye I would be glad to help. I am off and free this weekend during the day. Let me know, I can bring tools/beer too if needed...
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how bad is the pull jeff? well i finally got the 8.8 in and the heap back on the road
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Old 05-13-2011, 02:21 PM
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I got new coils just need some one to help install them or some were cheap to get them installed
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Old 05-13-2011, 05:44 PM
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My fender flares on passenger side and a few other arears were really faded. Wanted to repaint them but dont have a spray booth. Bought 2 cans of spray from National Coatings and Supply (33rd and main. SLC) Gave them the paint code and was amazed at how well the color matched. Wasnt as glossy as painting 2 stage...but for a '92 it looks good. Just an FYI for anyone looking to touch up thier paint. $20.00 per 16oz can. I can post pics if anyone is interested. Chris
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I got new coils just need some one to help install them or some were cheap to get them installed
Where you live. If your around Ogden I could help ya
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does anyone know the door laws for utah? i know i need side mirrors but will i get hassled for havin the front and back doors off? (not the hatch)
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