Need help with a problem
06-20-2006, 12:38 PM
#11
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Re: Need help with a problem
Ideally, you would drive the car for 1/2 hour, until the problem appears,
jack up the front end, and turn the wheels side to side, looking for
binding. This may manifest as a sudden, jerky motion while you are smoothly
trying to turn the wheels. The boot may not be gone. You have freshly
lubed the front end, of course. Murphy's Law dictates that the ball joint
without the grease fitting is the bad one though.
Earle
<snowboardripper@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1150819988.528697.109180@r2g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> Hi Mike
> Where should I look for this and what should I be looking for? Is it
> something easy to spot? Do I need to that the wheel off? How do you
> know the boot is gone?
> Thanks
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > I have what seems like the exact same trouble on my CJ7. The wheel will
> > bind and stay about half a turn cocked while pulling to that side when I
> > come back straight, like a flat does, then suddenly it will come
> > straight again.
> >
> > I was thinking maybe a bad steering stabilizer shock until I got under
> > and looked real close. I then noticed the rubber boot around one lower
> > ball joint gone. I will be damned if I can get that joint to move with
> > a pry bar and jacks, but it sure acts like it could be toast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a TJ jeep 6cly 4.0L 2002. When I drive the jeep for around 1/2
> > > then make a sharp turn it seems like the wheel binds and I have a flat
> > > tire. This only occurs if the jeep has been driven for 20 minutes or
> > > longer. If I take it for a spin around the block it is ok.
> > >
> > > The U-Joints are find, and I am out of ideas. Any help would be
great.
>
jack up the front end, and turn the wheels side to side, looking for
binding. This may manifest as a sudden, jerky motion while you are smoothly
trying to turn the wheels. The boot may not be gone. You have freshly
lubed the front end, of course. Murphy's Law dictates that the ball joint
without the grease fitting is the bad one though.
Earle
<snowboardripper@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1150819988.528697.109180@r2g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> Hi Mike
> Where should I look for this and what should I be looking for? Is it
> something easy to spot? Do I need to that the wheel off? How do you
> know the boot is gone?
> Thanks
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > I have what seems like the exact same trouble on my CJ7. The wheel will
> > bind and stay about half a turn cocked while pulling to that side when I
> > come back straight, like a flat does, then suddenly it will come
> > straight again.
> >
> > I was thinking maybe a bad steering stabilizer shock until I got under
> > and looked real close. I then noticed the rubber boot around one lower
> > ball joint gone. I will be damned if I can get that joint to move with
> > a pry bar and jacks, but it sure acts like it could be toast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a TJ jeep 6cly 4.0L 2002. When I drive the jeep for around 1/2
> > > then make a sharp turn it seems like the wheel binds and I have a flat
> > > tire. This only occurs if the jeep has been driven for 20 minutes or
> > > longer. If I take it for a spin around the block it is ok.
> > >
> > > The U-Joints are find, and I am out of ideas. Any help would be
great.
>
06-20-2006, 12:38 PM
#12
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Re: Need help with a problem
Ideally, you would drive the car for 1/2 hour, until the problem appears,
jack up the front end, and turn the wheels side to side, looking for
binding. This may manifest as a sudden, jerky motion while you are smoothly
trying to turn the wheels. The boot may not be gone. You have freshly
lubed the front end, of course. Murphy's Law dictates that the ball joint
without the grease fitting is the bad one though.
Earle
<snowboardripper@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1150819988.528697.109180@r2g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> Hi Mike
> Where should I look for this and what should I be looking for? Is it
> something easy to spot? Do I need to that the wheel off? How do you
> know the boot is gone?
> Thanks
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > I have what seems like the exact same trouble on my CJ7. The wheel will
> > bind and stay about half a turn cocked while pulling to that side when I
> > come back straight, like a flat does, then suddenly it will come
> > straight again.
> >
> > I was thinking maybe a bad steering stabilizer shock until I got under
> > and looked real close. I then noticed the rubber boot around one lower
> > ball joint gone. I will be damned if I can get that joint to move with
> > a pry bar and jacks, but it sure acts like it could be toast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a TJ jeep 6cly 4.0L 2002. When I drive the jeep for around 1/2
> > > then make a sharp turn it seems like the wheel binds and I have a flat
> > > tire. This only occurs if the jeep has been driven for 20 minutes or
> > > longer. If I take it for a spin around the block it is ok.
> > >
> > > The U-Joints are find, and I am out of ideas. Any help would be
great.
>
jack up the front end, and turn the wheels side to side, looking for
binding. This may manifest as a sudden, jerky motion while you are smoothly
trying to turn the wheels. The boot may not be gone. You have freshly
lubed the front end, of course. Murphy's Law dictates that the ball joint
without the grease fitting is the bad one though.
Earle
<snowboardripper@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1150819988.528697.109180@r2g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> Hi Mike
> Where should I look for this and what should I be looking for? Is it
> something easy to spot? Do I need to that the wheel off? How do you
> know the boot is gone?
> Thanks
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > I have what seems like the exact same trouble on my CJ7. The wheel will
> > bind and stay about half a turn cocked while pulling to that side when I
> > come back straight, like a flat does, then suddenly it will come
> > straight again.
> >
> > I was thinking maybe a bad steering stabilizer shock until I got under
> > and looked real close. I then noticed the rubber boot around one lower
> > ball joint gone. I will be damned if I can get that joint to move with
> > a pry bar and jacks, but it sure acts like it could be toast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a TJ jeep 6cly 4.0L 2002. When I drive the jeep for around 1/2
> > > then make a sharp turn it seems like the wheel binds and I have a flat
> > > tire. This only occurs if the jeep has been driven for 20 minutes or
> > > longer. If I take it for a spin around the block it is ok.
> > >
> > > The U-Joints are find, and I am out of ideas. Any help would be
great.
>
06-20-2006, 12:38 PM
#13
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Posts: n/a
Re: Need help with a problem
Ideally, you would drive the car for 1/2 hour, until the problem appears,
jack up the front end, and turn the wheels side to side, looking for
binding. This may manifest as a sudden, jerky motion while you are smoothly
trying to turn the wheels. The boot may not be gone. You have freshly
lubed the front end, of course. Murphy's Law dictates that the ball joint
without the grease fitting is the bad one though.
Earle
<snowboardripper@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1150819988.528697.109180@r2g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> Hi Mike
> Where should I look for this and what should I be looking for? Is it
> something easy to spot? Do I need to that the wheel off? How do you
> know the boot is gone?
> Thanks
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > I have what seems like the exact same trouble on my CJ7. The wheel will
> > bind and stay about half a turn cocked while pulling to that side when I
> > come back straight, like a flat does, then suddenly it will come
> > straight again.
> >
> > I was thinking maybe a bad steering stabilizer shock until I got under
> > and looked real close. I then noticed the rubber boot around one lower
> > ball joint gone. I will be damned if I can get that joint to move with
> > a pry bar and jacks, but it sure acts like it could be toast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a TJ jeep 6cly 4.0L 2002. When I drive the jeep for around 1/2
> > > then make a sharp turn it seems like the wheel binds and I have a flat
> > > tire. This only occurs if the jeep has been driven for 20 minutes or
> > > longer. If I take it for a spin around the block it is ok.
> > >
> > > The U-Joints are find, and I am out of ideas. Any help would be
great.
>
jack up the front end, and turn the wheels side to side, looking for
binding. This may manifest as a sudden, jerky motion while you are smoothly
trying to turn the wheels. The boot may not be gone. You have freshly
lubed the front end, of course. Murphy's Law dictates that the ball joint
without the grease fitting is the bad one though.
Earle
<snowboardripper@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1150819988.528697.109180@r2g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> Hi Mike
> Where should I look for this and what should I be looking for? Is it
> something easy to spot? Do I need to that the wheel off? How do you
> know the boot is gone?
> Thanks
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > I have what seems like the exact same trouble on my CJ7. The wheel will
> > bind and stay about half a turn cocked while pulling to that side when I
> > come back straight, like a flat does, then suddenly it will come
> > straight again.
> >
> > I was thinking maybe a bad steering stabilizer shock until I got under
> > and looked real close. I then noticed the rubber boot around one lower
> > ball joint gone. I will be damned if I can get that joint to move with
> > a pry bar and jacks, but it sure acts like it could be toast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a TJ jeep 6cly 4.0L 2002. When I drive the jeep for around 1/2
> > > then make a sharp turn it seems like the wheel binds and I have a flat
> > > tire. This only occurs if the jeep has been driven for 20 minutes or
> > > longer. If I take it for a spin around the block it is ok.
> > >
> > > The U-Joints are find, and I am out of ideas. Any help would be
great.
>
06-20-2006, 12:47 PM
#14
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Re: Need help with a problem
The steering pivots for the wheel on the axle are the ball joints. You
have one at the top and one at the very bottom above and below the axle
u-joint. I noticed the missing boot because something looked different
than the other side.
I can't see movement in mine, but it has to be bad to move enough to
blow out the boot.
Mike
snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> Hi Mike
> Where should I look for this and what should I be looking for? Is it
> something easy to spot? Do I need to that the wheel off? How do you
> know the boot is gone?
> Thanks
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > I have what seems like the exact same trouble on my CJ7. The wheel will
> > bind and stay about half a turn cocked while pulling to that side when I
> > come back straight, like a flat does, then suddenly it will come
> > straight again.
> >
> > I was thinking maybe a bad steering stabilizer shock until I got under
> > and looked real close. I then noticed the rubber boot around one lower
> > ball joint gone. I will be damned if I can get that joint to move with
> > a pry bar and jacks, but it sure acts like it could be toast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a TJ jeep 6cly 4.0L 2002. When I drive the jeep for around 1/2
> > > then make a sharp turn it seems like the wheel binds and I have a flat
> > > tire. This only occurs if the jeep has been driven for 20 minutes or
> > > longer. If I take it for a spin around the block it is ok.
> > >
> > > The U-Joints are find, and I am out of ideas. Any help would be great.
have one at the top and one at the very bottom above and below the axle
u-joint. I noticed the missing boot because something looked different
than the other side.
I can't see movement in mine, but it has to be bad to move enough to
blow out the boot.
Mike
snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> Hi Mike
> Where should I look for this and what should I be looking for? Is it
> something easy to spot? Do I need to that the wheel off? How do you
> know the boot is gone?
> Thanks
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > I have what seems like the exact same trouble on my CJ7. The wheel will
> > bind and stay about half a turn cocked while pulling to that side when I
> > come back straight, like a flat does, then suddenly it will come
> > straight again.
> >
> > I was thinking maybe a bad steering stabilizer shock until I got under
> > and looked real close. I then noticed the rubber boot around one lower
> > ball joint gone. I will be damned if I can get that joint to move with
> > a pry bar and jacks, but it sure acts like it could be toast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a TJ jeep 6cly 4.0L 2002. When I drive the jeep for around 1/2
> > > then make a sharp turn it seems like the wheel binds and I have a flat
> > > tire. This only occurs if the jeep has been driven for 20 minutes or
> > > longer. If I take it for a spin around the block it is ok.
> > >
> > > The U-Joints are find, and I am out of ideas. Any help would be great.
06-20-2006, 12:47 PM
#15
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Need help with a problem
The steering pivots for the wheel on the axle are the ball joints. You
have one at the top and one at the very bottom above and below the axle
u-joint. I noticed the missing boot because something looked different
than the other side.
I can't see movement in mine, but it has to be bad to move enough to
blow out the boot.
Mike
snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> Hi Mike
> Where should I look for this and what should I be looking for? Is it
> something easy to spot? Do I need to that the wheel off? How do you
> know the boot is gone?
> Thanks
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > I have what seems like the exact same trouble on my CJ7. The wheel will
> > bind and stay about half a turn cocked while pulling to that side when I
> > come back straight, like a flat does, then suddenly it will come
> > straight again.
> >
> > I was thinking maybe a bad steering stabilizer shock until I got under
> > and looked real close. I then noticed the rubber boot around one lower
> > ball joint gone. I will be damned if I can get that joint to move with
> > a pry bar and jacks, but it sure acts like it could be toast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a TJ jeep 6cly 4.0L 2002. When I drive the jeep for around 1/2
> > > then make a sharp turn it seems like the wheel binds and I have a flat
> > > tire. This only occurs if the jeep has been driven for 20 minutes or
> > > longer. If I take it for a spin around the block it is ok.
> > >
> > > The U-Joints are find, and I am out of ideas. Any help would be great.
have one at the top and one at the very bottom above and below the axle
u-joint. I noticed the missing boot because something looked different
than the other side.
I can't see movement in mine, but it has to be bad to move enough to
blow out the boot.
Mike
snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> Hi Mike
> Where should I look for this and what should I be looking for? Is it
> something easy to spot? Do I need to that the wheel off? How do you
> know the boot is gone?
> Thanks
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > I have what seems like the exact same trouble on my CJ7. The wheel will
> > bind and stay about half a turn cocked while pulling to that side when I
> > come back straight, like a flat does, then suddenly it will come
> > straight again.
> >
> > I was thinking maybe a bad steering stabilizer shock until I got under
> > and looked real close. I then noticed the rubber boot around one lower
> > ball joint gone. I will be damned if I can get that joint to move with
> > a pry bar and jacks, but it sure acts like it could be toast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a TJ jeep 6cly 4.0L 2002. When I drive the jeep for around 1/2
> > > then make a sharp turn it seems like the wheel binds and I have a flat
> > > tire. This only occurs if the jeep has been driven for 20 minutes or
> > > longer. If I take it for a spin around the block it is ok.
> > >
> > > The U-Joints are find, and I am out of ideas. Any help would be great.
06-20-2006, 12:47 PM
#16
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Posts: n/a
Re: Need help with a problem
The steering pivots for the wheel on the axle are the ball joints. You
have one at the top and one at the very bottom above and below the axle
u-joint. I noticed the missing boot because something looked different
than the other side.
I can't see movement in mine, but it has to be bad to move enough to
blow out the boot.
Mike
snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> Hi Mike
> Where should I look for this and what should I be looking for? Is it
> something easy to spot? Do I need to that the wheel off? How do you
> know the boot is gone?
> Thanks
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > I have what seems like the exact same trouble on my CJ7. The wheel will
> > bind and stay about half a turn cocked while pulling to that side when I
> > come back straight, like a flat does, then suddenly it will come
> > straight again.
> >
> > I was thinking maybe a bad steering stabilizer shock until I got under
> > and looked real close. I then noticed the rubber boot around one lower
> > ball joint gone. I will be damned if I can get that joint to move with
> > a pry bar and jacks, but it sure acts like it could be toast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a TJ jeep 6cly 4.0L 2002. When I drive the jeep for around 1/2
> > > then make a sharp turn it seems like the wheel binds and I have a flat
> > > tire. This only occurs if the jeep has been driven for 20 minutes or
> > > longer. If I take it for a spin around the block it is ok.
> > >
> > > The U-Joints are find, and I am out of ideas. Any help would be great.
have one at the top and one at the very bottom above and below the axle
u-joint. I noticed the missing boot because something looked different
than the other side.
I can't see movement in mine, but it has to be bad to move enough to
blow out the boot.
Mike
snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> Hi Mike
> Where should I look for this and what should I be looking for? Is it
> something easy to spot? Do I need to that the wheel off? How do you
> know the boot is gone?
> Thanks
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> > I have what seems like the exact same trouble on my CJ7. The wheel will
> > bind and stay about half a turn cocked while pulling to that side when I
> > come back straight, like a flat does, then suddenly it will come
> > straight again.
> >
> > I was thinking maybe a bad steering stabilizer shock until I got under
> > and looked real close. I then noticed the rubber boot around one lower
> > ball joint gone. I will be damned if I can get that joint to move with
> > a pry bar and jacks, but it sure acts like it could be toast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a TJ jeep 6cly 4.0L 2002. When I drive the jeep for around 1/2
> > > then make a sharp turn it seems like the wheel binds and I have a flat
> > > tire. This only occurs if the jeep has been driven for 20 minutes or
> > > longer. If I take it for a spin around the block it is ok.
> > >
> > > The U-Joints are find, and I am out of ideas. Any help would be great.
06-20-2006, 12:53 PM
#17
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Re: Need help with a problem
Gotta fix it.... I am planning to put about 3000 miles on her later
this summer.
Mike
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> Mike,
>
> I have seen them bind up like that, instead of getting loose. Heh, if you
> drive it long enough, and if you survive, it will loosen up for sure.
>
> Earle
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:44981B84.653FC80D@sympatico.ca...
> > I have what seems like the exact same trouble on my CJ7. The wheel will
> > bind and stay about half a turn cocked while pulling to that side when I
> > come back straight, like a flat does, then suddenly it will come
> > straight again.
> >
> > I was thinking maybe a bad steering stabilizer shock until I got under
> > and looked real close. I then noticed the rubber boot around one lower
> > ball joint gone. I will be damned if I can get that joint to move with
> > a pry bar and jacks, but it sure acts like it could be toast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a TJ jeep 6cly 4.0L 2002. When I drive the jeep for around 1/2
> > > then make a sharp turn it seems like the wheel binds and I have a flat
> > > tire. This only occurs if the jeep has been driven for 20 minutes or
> > > longer. If I take it for a spin around the block it is ok.
> > >
> > > The U-Joints are find, and I am out of ideas. Any help would be great.
this summer.
Mike
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> Mike,
>
> I have seen them bind up like that, instead of getting loose. Heh, if you
> drive it long enough, and if you survive, it will loosen up for sure.
>
> Earle
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:44981B84.653FC80D@sympatico.ca...
> > I have what seems like the exact same trouble on my CJ7. The wheel will
> > bind and stay about half a turn cocked while pulling to that side when I
> > come back straight, like a flat does, then suddenly it will come
> > straight again.
> >
> > I was thinking maybe a bad steering stabilizer shock until I got under
> > and looked real close. I then noticed the rubber boot around one lower
> > ball joint gone. I will be damned if I can get that joint to move with
> > a pry bar and jacks, but it sure acts like it could be toast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a TJ jeep 6cly 4.0L 2002. When I drive the jeep for around 1/2
> > > then make a sharp turn it seems like the wheel binds and I have a flat
> > > tire. This only occurs if the jeep has been driven for 20 minutes or
> > > longer. If I take it for a spin around the block it is ok.
> > >
> > > The U-Joints are find, and I am out of ideas. Any help would be great.
06-20-2006, 12:53 PM
#18
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Re: Need help with a problem
Gotta fix it.... I am planning to put about 3000 miles on her later
this summer.
Mike
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> Mike,
>
> I have seen them bind up like that, instead of getting loose. Heh, if you
> drive it long enough, and if you survive, it will loosen up for sure.
>
> Earle
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:44981B84.653FC80D@sympatico.ca...
> > I have what seems like the exact same trouble on my CJ7. The wheel will
> > bind and stay about half a turn cocked while pulling to that side when I
> > come back straight, like a flat does, then suddenly it will come
> > straight again.
> >
> > I was thinking maybe a bad steering stabilizer shock until I got under
> > and looked real close. I then noticed the rubber boot around one lower
> > ball joint gone. I will be damned if I can get that joint to move with
> > a pry bar and jacks, but it sure acts like it could be toast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a TJ jeep 6cly 4.0L 2002. When I drive the jeep for around 1/2
> > > then make a sharp turn it seems like the wheel binds and I have a flat
> > > tire. This only occurs if the jeep has been driven for 20 minutes or
> > > longer. If I take it for a spin around the block it is ok.
> > >
> > > The U-Joints are find, and I am out of ideas. Any help would be great.
this summer.
Mike
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> Mike,
>
> I have seen them bind up like that, instead of getting loose. Heh, if you
> drive it long enough, and if you survive, it will loosen up for sure.
>
> Earle
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:44981B84.653FC80D@sympatico.ca...
> > I have what seems like the exact same trouble on my CJ7. The wheel will
> > bind and stay about half a turn cocked while pulling to that side when I
> > come back straight, like a flat does, then suddenly it will come
> > straight again.
> >
> > I was thinking maybe a bad steering stabilizer shock until I got under
> > and looked real close. I then noticed the rubber boot around one lower
> > ball joint gone. I will be damned if I can get that joint to move with
> > a pry bar and jacks, but it sure acts like it could be toast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a TJ jeep 6cly 4.0L 2002. When I drive the jeep for around 1/2
> > > then make a sharp turn it seems like the wheel binds and I have a flat
> > > tire. This only occurs if the jeep has been driven for 20 minutes or
> > > longer. If I take it for a spin around the block it is ok.
> > >
> > > The U-Joints are find, and I am out of ideas. Any help would be great.
06-20-2006, 12:53 PM
#19
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Posts: n/a
Re: Need help with a problem
Gotta fix it.... I am planning to put about 3000 miles on her later
this summer.
Mike
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> Mike,
>
> I have seen them bind up like that, instead of getting loose. Heh, if you
> drive it long enough, and if you survive, it will loosen up for sure.
>
> Earle
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:44981B84.653FC80D@sympatico.ca...
> > I have what seems like the exact same trouble on my CJ7. The wheel will
> > bind and stay about half a turn cocked while pulling to that side when I
> > come back straight, like a flat does, then suddenly it will come
> > straight again.
> >
> > I was thinking maybe a bad steering stabilizer shock until I got under
> > and looked real close. I then noticed the rubber boot around one lower
> > ball joint gone. I will be damned if I can get that joint to move with
> > a pry bar and jacks, but it sure acts like it could be toast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a TJ jeep 6cly 4.0L 2002. When I drive the jeep for around 1/2
> > > then make a sharp turn it seems like the wheel binds and I have a flat
> > > tire. This only occurs if the jeep has been driven for 20 minutes or
> > > longer. If I take it for a spin around the block it is ok.
> > >
> > > The U-Joints are find, and I am out of ideas. Any help would be great.
this summer.
Mike
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> Mike,
>
> I have seen them bind up like that, instead of getting loose. Heh, if you
> drive it long enough, and if you survive, it will loosen up for sure.
>
> Earle
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:44981B84.653FC80D@sympatico.ca...
> > I have what seems like the exact same trouble on my CJ7. The wheel will
> > bind and stay about half a turn cocked while pulling to that side when I
> > come back straight, like a flat does, then suddenly it will come
> > straight again.
> >
> > I was thinking maybe a bad steering stabilizer shock until I got under
> > and looked real close. I then noticed the rubber boot around one lower
> > ball joint gone. I will be damned if I can get that joint to move with
> > a pry bar and jacks, but it sure acts like it could be toast.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a TJ jeep 6cly 4.0L 2002. When I drive the jeep for around 1/2
> > > then make a sharp turn it seems like the wheel binds and I have a flat
> > > tire. This only occurs if the jeep has been driven for 20 minutes or
> > > longer. If I take it for a spin around the block it is ok.
> > >
> > > The U-Joints are find, and I am out of ideas. Any help would be great.
06-20-2006, 02:10 PM
#20
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Re: Need help with a problem
Mike, see if you can detect a difference in the ball joint motion when
you jack the front off the ground by lifting the frame as opposed to
lifting from the axle. It shouldn't make any difference with a solid
axle, but I found a bad ball joint on the MJ that way. Actually, I
finally got it high enough that my daughter could get a decent swing
with a 4-lb hammer while I had my hand wrapped around the joint to
feel for motion. Once I found the odd-ball one that way I managed to
confirm the play. Different amount of play with the wheels straight
ahead than I got with them turned.
That wasn't the real bind for me although it was part of it but you
don't have a trackbar on the CJ so that cause is out.
On Tue, 20 Jun 2006 16:47:42 UTC Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:
> The steering pivots for the wheel on the axle are the ball joints. You
> have one at the top and one at the very bottom above and below the axle
> u-joint. I noticed the missing boot because something looked different
> than the other side.
>
> I can't see movement in mine, but it has to be bad to move enough to
> blow out the boot.
>
> Mike
>
> snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hi Mike
> > Where should I look for this and what should I be looking for? Is it
> > something easy to spot? Do I need to that the wheel off? How do you
> > know the boot is gone?
> > Thanks
> >
> > Mike Romain wrote:
> > > I have what seems like the exact same trouble on my CJ7. The wheel will
> > > bind and stay about half a turn cocked while pulling to that side when I
> > > come back straight, like a flat does, then suddenly it will come
> > > straight again.
> > >
> > > I was thinking maybe a bad steering stabilizer shock until I got under
> > > and looked real close. I then noticed the rubber boot around one lower
> > > ball joint gone. I will be damned if I can get that joint to move with
> > > a pry bar and jacks, but it sure acts like it could be toast.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> > >
> > > snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I have a TJ jeep 6cly 4.0L 2002. When I drive the jeep for around 1/2
> > > > then make a sharp turn it seems like the wheel binds and I have a flat
> > > > tire. This only occurs if the jeep has been driven for 20 minutes or
> > > > longer. If I take it for a spin around the block it is ok.
> > > >
> > > > The U-Joints are find, and I am out of ideas. Any help would be great.
--
Will Honea
you jack the front off the ground by lifting the frame as opposed to
lifting from the axle. It shouldn't make any difference with a solid
axle, but I found a bad ball joint on the MJ that way. Actually, I
finally got it high enough that my daughter could get a decent swing
with a 4-lb hammer while I had my hand wrapped around the joint to
feel for motion. Once I found the odd-ball one that way I managed to
confirm the play. Different amount of play with the wheels straight
ahead than I got with them turned.
That wasn't the real bind for me although it was part of it but you
don't have a trackbar on the CJ so that cause is out.
On Tue, 20 Jun 2006 16:47:42 UTC Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca>
wrote:
> The steering pivots for the wheel on the axle are the ball joints. You
> have one at the top and one at the very bottom above and below the axle
> u-joint. I noticed the missing boot because something looked different
> than the other side.
>
> I can't see movement in mine, but it has to be bad to move enough to
> blow out the boot.
>
> Mike
>
> snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hi Mike
> > Where should I look for this and what should I be looking for? Is it
> > something easy to spot? Do I need to that the wheel off? How do you
> > know the boot is gone?
> > Thanks
> >
> > Mike Romain wrote:
> > > I have what seems like the exact same trouble on my CJ7. The wheel will
> > > bind and stay about half a turn cocked while pulling to that side when I
> > > come back straight, like a flat does, then suddenly it will come
> > > straight again.
> > >
> > > I was thinking maybe a bad steering stabilizer shock until I got under
> > > and looked real close. I then noticed the rubber boot around one lower
> > > ball joint gone. I will be damned if I can get that joint to move with
> > > a pry bar and jacks, but it sure acts like it could be toast.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> > >
> > > snowboardripper@hotmail.com wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I have a TJ jeep 6cly 4.0L 2002. When I drive the jeep for around 1/2
> > > > then make a sharp turn it seems like the wheel binds and I have a flat
> > > > tire. This only occurs if the jeep has been driven for 20 minutes or
> > > > longer. If I take it for a spin around the block it is ok.
> > > >
> > > > The U-Joints are find, and I am out of ideas. Any help would be great.
--
Will Honea