Jeep Wrangler--back end slides out when turning
06-20-2006, 12:20 AM
#31
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Re: Jeep Wrangler--back end slides out when turning
Sorry for the rare top post, but:
Are your rear wheels locking up? Could be that you need some limited
slip additive in your rear end. After rebuilding the rear end on my 91
XJ, the wheels would sometimes lock up on turns (after things got fully
heated up). Back to the dealer that did the work, and they added a touch
more additive and things have been fine ever since.
Regards,
DAve
Jeff DeWitt wrote:
> He said he's running 28 psi all around, whatever is wrong that's not it!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> mabar wrote:
>> As Bill and Jerry already said, excess tire pressure is probably the
>> problem. If the tires are inflated at too high a pressure, there is very
>> little rubber contact with the road, and thus much less traction.
>>
>> If you give us the size, brand and model tires are you running, folks on
>> this newsgroup can tell you the approximate proper tire pressure.
>> Whatever
>> you do, do not inflate your tires to the pressure stamped on the side
>> of the
>> tire. That is the maximum pressure for that tire, which can be used on
>> many
>> vehicles, some much heavier than your Jeep.
>>
>> Tom
>>
>> "tales" <tales@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
>> news:1150595225.852635.123920@y41g2000cwy.googlegr oups.com...
>>
>>> I have a 94 Jeep Wrangler. Recently, I've noticed that when I turn, it
>>> feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
>>> speeds on dry roads.
>>>
>>> At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
>>> roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
>>> of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
>>> the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
>>> spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
>>>
>>> It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
>>> now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
>>>
>>> My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
>>> accelerate.
>>>
>>> Any ideas on what it could be?
>>>
>>
>>
>>
Are your rear wheels locking up? Could be that you need some limited
slip additive in your rear end. After rebuilding the rear end on my 91
XJ, the wheels would sometimes lock up on turns (after things got fully
heated up). Back to the dealer that did the work, and they added a touch
more additive and things have been fine ever since.
Regards,
DAve
Jeff DeWitt wrote:
> He said he's running 28 psi all around, whatever is wrong that's not it!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> mabar wrote:
>> As Bill and Jerry already said, excess tire pressure is probably the
>> problem. If the tires are inflated at too high a pressure, there is very
>> little rubber contact with the road, and thus much less traction.
>>
>> If you give us the size, brand and model tires are you running, folks on
>> this newsgroup can tell you the approximate proper tire pressure.
>> Whatever
>> you do, do not inflate your tires to the pressure stamped on the side
>> of the
>> tire. That is the maximum pressure for that tire, which can be used on
>> many
>> vehicles, some much heavier than your Jeep.
>>
>> Tom
>>
>> "tales" <tales@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
>> news:1150595225.852635.123920@y41g2000cwy.googlegr oups.com...
>>
>>> I have a 94 Jeep Wrangler. Recently, I've noticed that when I turn, it
>>> feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
>>> speeds on dry roads.
>>>
>>> At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
>>> roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
>>> of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
>>> the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
>>> spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
>>>
>>> It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
>>> now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
>>>
>>> My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
>>> accelerate.
>>>
>>> Any ideas on what it could be?
>>>
>>
>>
>>
06-20-2006, 01:24 AM
#32
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Re: Jeep Wrangler--back end slides out when turning
Most of us do top post and edit as we have already read the
previous posts.
Also most of us use another vehicle as our primary transportation
so the jeep may have ten year old tires with rubber as hard and useless
as our windshield wipers.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
DaveW wrote:
>
> Sorry for the rare top post, but:
>
> Are your rear wheels locking up? Could be that you need some limited
> slip additive in your rear end. After rebuilding the rear end on my 91
> XJ, the wheels would sometimes lock up on turns (after things got fully
> heated up). Back to the dealer that did the work, and they added a touch
> more additive and things have been fine ever since.
>
> Regards,
>
> DAve
previous posts.
Also most of us use another vehicle as our primary transportation
so the jeep may have ten year old tires with rubber as hard and useless
as our windshield wipers.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
DaveW wrote:
>
> Sorry for the rare top post, but:
>
> Are your rear wheels locking up? Could be that you need some limited
> slip additive in your rear end. After rebuilding the rear end on my 91
> XJ, the wheels would sometimes lock up on turns (after things got fully
> heated up). Back to the dealer that did the work, and they added a touch
> more additive and things have been fine ever since.
>
> Regards,
>
> DAve
06-20-2006, 01:24 AM
#33
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Re: Jeep Wrangler--back end slides out when turning
Most of us do top post and edit as we have already read the
previous posts.
Also most of us use another vehicle as our primary transportation
so the jeep may have ten year old tires with rubber as hard and useless
as our windshield wipers.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
DaveW wrote:
>
> Sorry for the rare top post, but:
>
> Are your rear wheels locking up? Could be that you need some limited
> slip additive in your rear end. After rebuilding the rear end on my 91
> XJ, the wheels would sometimes lock up on turns (after things got fully
> heated up). Back to the dealer that did the work, and they added a touch
> more additive and things have been fine ever since.
>
> Regards,
>
> DAve
previous posts.
Also most of us use another vehicle as our primary transportation
so the jeep may have ten year old tires with rubber as hard and useless
as our windshield wipers.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
DaveW wrote:
>
> Sorry for the rare top post, but:
>
> Are your rear wheels locking up? Could be that you need some limited
> slip additive in your rear end. After rebuilding the rear end on my 91
> XJ, the wheels would sometimes lock up on turns (after things got fully
> heated up). Back to the dealer that did the work, and they added a touch
> more additive and things have been fine ever since.
>
> Regards,
>
> DAve
06-20-2006, 01:24 AM
#34
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Re: Jeep Wrangler--back end slides out when turning
Most of us do top post and edit as we have already read the
previous posts.
Also most of us use another vehicle as our primary transportation
so the jeep may have ten year old tires with rubber as hard and useless
as our windshield wipers.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
DaveW wrote:
>
> Sorry for the rare top post, but:
>
> Are your rear wheels locking up? Could be that you need some limited
> slip additive in your rear end. After rebuilding the rear end on my 91
> XJ, the wheels would sometimes lock up on turns (after things got fully
> heated up). Back to the dealer that did the work, and they added a touch
> more additive and things have been fine ever since.
>
> Regards,
>
> DAve
previous posts.
Also most of us use another vehicle as our primary transportation
so the jeep may have ten year old tires with rubber as hard and useless
as our windshield wipers.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
DaveW wrote:
>
> Sorry for the rare top post, but:
>
> Are your rear wheels locking up? Could be that you need some limited
> slip additive in your rear end. After rebuilding the rear end on my 91
> XJ, the wheels would sometimes lock up on turns (after things got fully
> heated up). Back to the dealer that did the work, and they added a touch
> more additive and things have been fine ever since.
>
> Regards,
>
> DAve
06-20-2006, 10:21 AM
#35
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Re: Jeep Wrangler--back end slides out when turning
Do you have modified lower control arms? I had the exact same problem
and it was that I had Teraflex lower control arms, and the threads had
worn, so and torque on it created movement. I would check your lower
control arms if they are loose or if the bushings are gone.
I hope this helps.
Nicholas
and it was that I had Teraflex lower control arms, and the threads had
worn, so and torque on it created movement. I would check your lower
control arms if they are loose or if the bushings are gone.
I hope this helps.
Nicholas
06-20-2006, 10:21 AM
#36
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Posts: n/a
Re: Jeep Wrangler--back end slides out when turning
Do you have modified lower control arms? I had the exact same problem
and it was that I had Teraflex lower control arms, and the threads had
worn, so and torque on it created movement. I would check your lower
control arms if they are loose or if the bushings are gone.
I hope this helps.
Nicholas
and it was that I had Teraflex lower control arms, and the threads had
worn, so and torque on it created movement. I would check your lower
control arms if they are loose or if the bushings are gone.
I hope this helps.
Nicholas
06-20-2006, 10:21 AM
#37
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Jeep Wrangler--back end slides out when turning
Do you have modified lower control arms? I had the exact same problem
and it was that I had Teraflex lower control arms, and the threads had
worn, so and torque on it created movement. I would check your lower
control arms if they are loose or if the bushings are gone.
I hope this helps.
Nicholas
and it was that I had Teraflex lower control arms, and the threads had
worn, so and torque on it created movement. I would check your lower
control arms if they are loose or if the bushings are gone.
I hope this helps.
Nicholas
