PA cherokee club
01-26-2016 | 08:34 AM
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From: west chester, pa
Year: 1999
Engine: 4.0
I have an automatic locker in my rear axle and it's not even noticeable unless u do sharp turns. I drove it in the snow last weekend and if u go slow and drive carefully u ll be ok. I have a Yukon zip locker in front (air compressor not hooked up) can't tell you how it does but I know it would be way better than having an auto locker.
I like the idea of selectable front so much I got an Arb locker for the front axle I'm building up for the daily driver
I like the idea of selectable front so much I got an Arb locker for the front axle I'm building up for the daily driver
01-26-2016 | 08:59 AM
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From: Breinigsville, PA
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I have an automatic locker in my rear axle and it's not even noticeable unless u do sharp turns. I drove it in the snow last weekend and if u go slow and drive carefully u ll be ok. I have a Yukon zip locker in front (air compressor not hooked up) can't tell you how it does but I know it would be way better than having an auto locker.
I like the idea of selectable front so much I got an Arb locker for the front axle I'm building up for the daily driver
I like the idea of selectable front so much I got an Arb locker for the front axle I'm building up for the daily driver
01-26-2016 | 09:16 AM
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Personally, I prefer cable lockers (specifically Ox), but it's a matter of preference.
01-26-2016 | 10:27 AM
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From: central PA
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
War eagle-Your new tires are probably grabbing better than the old,due to better & more tread.
Your new tires most likely brought out a problem(s) that already existed as listed above.
I would check all steering & suspension components.
Check your lug nuts first with a torque wrench.
If it makes u feel any better,I'm in the same boat as u.
I need all new bushings & steering ends,& keep putting off new tires until everything is up to spec.
Edit>just saw your pics.looks like fun!
Make sure you have all snow & ice removed from your wheels.
Your new tires most likely brought out a problem(s) that already existed as listed above.
I would check all steering & suspension components.
Check your lug nuts first with a torque wrench.
If it makes u feel any better,I'm in the same boat as u.
I need all new bushings & steering ends,& keep putting off new tires until everything is up to spec.
Edit>just saw your pics.looks like fun!
Make sure you have all snow & ice removed from your wheels.
It got me thinking about running a solid tie rod though...If I were to pick up and IRO tie rod, should I replace the TRE's with OEM replacements or upgrade?
01-26-2016 | 07:04 PM
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From: Breinigsville, PA
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
well my brother rolled his truck today luckily he walked away without a scratch the cab was leveled with the bed it was a 96 7.3 powerstroke but back to the locker talk should I bother with putting them im my DD/weekend toy because I do not trust auto lockers at all
01-26-2016 | 07:20 PM
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From: west chester, pa
Year: 1999
Engine: 4.0
well my brother rolled his truck today luckily he walked away without a scratch the cab was leveled with the bed it was a 96 7.3 powerstroke but back to the locker talk should I bother with putting them im my DD/weekend toy because I do not trust auto lockers at all
01-26-2016 | 07:29 PM
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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
01-27-2016 | 01:32 PM
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From: York County, PA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Well, after this snow, my transfer case is being stubborn. Won't shift from 4PT to 2WD. I can use 4PT - 4FT - N - 4LO, but will not shift back into 2WD. I read the linkage can loosen up over time, I guess I will need to crawl under and see if I can manually shift it back.
01-27-2016 | 01:37 PM
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From: west chester, pa
Year: 1999
Engine: 4.0
did u try going in reverse for like 20 feet?
01-27-2016 | 01:39 PM
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From: York County, PA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0