Northern Utah BS thread
#6618
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'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!
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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!
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!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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OEM color spray paint
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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Originally Posted by Celticclove
I got new coils just need some one to help install them or some were cheap to get them installed
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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)