Tom T

Yea, What He Said . . .
Tom T

Tom T

Yea, What He Said . . .
Tom T

Tom T

Yea, What He Said . . .
Tom T

Mike Becker

On Sun, 02 Jan 2005 20:41:28 GMT, RoyJ wrote:

> I'd take a quick check of the front U-joints. At 100k they both should
> need replacing. Check for a tell talke ring of rust around the grease
> seals on the cross shafts.

I meant to specify that it's a 2WD model. The rear U-joint seems solid,
but I'll add it to my list the next time I get in a maintenance mode.

Thanks!

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Mike Becker

On Sun, 02 Jan 2005 20:41:28 GMT, RoyJ wrote:

> I'd take a quick check of the front U-joints. At 100k they both should
> need replacing. Check for a tell talke ring of rust around the grease
> seals on the cross shafts.

I meant to specify that it's a 2WD model. The rear U-joint seems solid,
but I'll add it to my list the next time I get in a maintenance mode.

Thanks!

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email = remove the fruit;

Mike Becker

On Sun, 02 Jan 2005 20:41:28 GMT, RoyJ wrote:

> I'd take a quick check of the front U-joints. At 100k they both should
> need replacing. Check for a tell talke ring of rust around the grease
> seals on the cross shafts.

I meant to specify that it's a 2WD model. The rear U-joint seems solid,
but I'll add it to my list the next time I get in a maintenance mode.

Thanks!

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becker;
email = remove the fruit;

Mike Becker

On Sun, 2 Jan 2005 14:09:55 -0600, DougW wrote:

> Have you checked every suspension bolt for proper torque?
> Have you checked the sway bar for broken mounts and
> the track bar for shot bushings?
>
> This was the cause of some klunking/popping in my ZJ.
> http://members.***.net/wilsond/swaybar/

Sway bar mounts are in good shape, and the track bar bushings look ok. I
haven't checked the torque of all of the components yet because most of the
ones I saw had cotter keys. However, in looking through my Haynes manual I
see quite a few that would be easy to check and rule out. Any in
particular that might cause a "clunk" localized to either wheel, only while
turning? Up to now, I've ruled out anything in pairs (suspension arms,
shocks, coils) as both would have had to fail simultaneously. I think I'll
revisit those, though.

A few weeks ago I had the wife run it up and down the drive way while I
held onto various parts of the steering/suspension and wasn't able to feel
out the popping. I did notice that the center link had quite a bit of play
in it. I pumped up the grease fittings which helped, but the clunking
continued.

Thanks for your help!

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becker;
email = remove the fruit;

Mike Becker

On Sun, 2 Jan 2005 14:09:55 -0600, DougW wrote:

> Have you checked every suspension bolt for proper torque?
> Have you checked the sway bar for broken mounts and
> the track bar for shot bushings?
>
> This was the cause of some klunking/popping in my ZJ.
> http://members.***.net/wilsond/swaybar/

Sway bar mounts are in good shape, and the track bar bushings look ok. I
haven't checked the torque of all of the components yet because most of the
ones I saw had cotter keys. However, in looking through my Haynes manual I
see quite a few that would be easy to check and rule out. Any in
particular that might cause a "clunk" localized to either wheel, only while
turning? Up to now, I've ruled out anything in pairs (suspension arms,
shocks, coils) as both would have had to fail simultaneously. I think I'll
revisit those, though.

A few weeks ago I had the wife run it up and down the drive way while I
held onto various parts of the steering/suspension and wasn't able to feel
out the popping. I did notice that the center link had quite a bit of play
in it. I pumped up the grease fittings which helped, but the clunking
continued.

Thanks for your help!

--
becker;
email = remove the fruit;

Mike Becker

On Sun, 2 Jan 2005 14:09:55 -0600, DougW wrote:

> Have you checked every suspension bolt for proper torque?
> Have you checked the sway bar for broken mounts and
> the track bar for shot bushings?
>
> This was the cause of some klunking/popping in my ZJ.
> http://members.***.net/wilsond/swaybar/

Sway bar mounts are in good shape, and the track bar bushings look ok. I
haven't checked the torque of all of the components yet because most of the
ones I saw had cotter keys. However, in looking through my Haynes manual I
see quite a few that would be easy to check and rule out. Any in
particular that might cause a "clunk" localized to either wheel, only while
turning? Up to now, I've ruled out anything in pairs (suspension arms,
shocks, coils) as both would have had to fail simultaneously. I think I'll
revisit those, though.

A few weeks ago I had the wife run it up and down the drive way while I
held onto various parts of the steering/suspension and wasn't able to feel
out the popping. I did notice that the center link had quite a bit of play
in it. I pumped up the grease fittings which helped, but the clunking
continued.

Thanks for your help!

--
becker;
email = remove the fruit;

DougW

Mike Becker did pass the time by typing:

> A few weeks ago I had the wife run it up and down the drive way while I
> held onto various parts of the steering/suspension and wasn't able to feel
> out the popping. I did notice that the center link had quite a bit of play
> in it. I pumped up the grease fittings which helped, but the clunking
> continued.

Longshot, but have you checked the motor and tranny mounts?
http://members.***.net/douglas.wilson/motormount/
Although that usually is a big klonk and/or a real rough
feeling engine.

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DougW