problem with 4wd in 84 CJ
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problem with 4wd in 84 CJ
I purchased an 84 CJ7 this past summer and at the time of purchase I
tested the 4wd and it seemed to work fine. I have not attempted to use
the 4wd until today, as we have a large snow in the forecast so I
thought I would test it out.
Here is what is happening. When I turn the hubs for 4wd I can't get
any movement. It feels as if the front wheels are locked up. This
happens with the shifter in both 2wd and each of the 4wd modes. When I
shift the lever I can feel what appears to be an engagement; however,
it seems as if the front wheels are locked.
Is there anything I can try to do to fix this? Please note, I am not a
mechanic, but am good at following directions.
Any help/suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
tested the 4wd and it seemed to work fine. I have not attempted to use
the 4wd until today, as we have a large snow in the forecast so I
thought I would test it out.
Here is what is happening. When I turn the hubs for 4wd I can't get
any movement. It feels as if the front wheels are locked up. This
happens with the shifter in both 2wd and each of the 4wd modes. When I
shift the lever I can feel what appears to be an engagement; however,
it seems as if the front wheels are locked.
Is there anything I can try to do to fix this? Please note, I am not a
mechanic, but am good at following directions.
Any help/suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
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Re: problem with 4wd in 84 CJ
How are you determining that the wheels are locked up? Do you have it
jacked up? Try leaving the hub selectors in the 2WD position and put the
shift lever in 4WD. If the front wheels can move, have someone look to see
if the front drive shaft turns as you slowly roll the Jeep (not on a jack at
this point). Report back on your findings.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i
fsgolf wrote in message...
>I purchased an 84 CJ7 this past summer and at the time of purchase I
> tested the 4wd and it seemed to work fine. I have not attempted to use
> the 4wd until today, as we have a large snow in the forecast so I
> thought I would test it out.
>
> Here is what is happening. When I turn the hubs for 4wd I can't get
> any movement. It feels as if the front wheels are locked up. This
> happens with the shifter in both 2wd and each of the 4wd modes. When I
> shift the lever I can feel what appears to be an engagement; however,
> it seems as if the front wheels are locked.
>
> Is there anything I can try to do to fix this? Please note, I am not a
> mechanic, but am good at following directions.
>
> Any help/suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
>
jacked up? Try leaving the hub selectors in the 2WD position and put the
shift lever in 4WD. If the front wheels can move, have someone look to see
if the front drive shaft turns as you slowly roll the Jeep (not on a jack at
this point). Report back on your findings.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i
fsgolf wrote in message...
>I purchased an 84 CJ7 this past summer and at the time of purchase I
> tested the 4wd and it seemed to work fine. I have not attempted to use
> the 4wd until today, as we have a large snow in the forecast so I
> thought I would test it out.
>
> Here is what is happening. When I turn the hubs for 4wd I can't get
> any movement. It feels as if the front wheels are locked up. This
> happens with the shifter in both 2wd and each of the 4wd modes. When I
> shift the lever I can feel what appears to be an engagement; however,
> it seems as if the front wheels are locked.
>
> Is there anything I can try to do to fix this? Please note, I am not a
> mechanic, but am good at following directions.
>
> Any help/suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
>
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Re: problem with 4wd in 84 CJ
How are you determining that the wheels are locked up? Do you have it
jacked up? Try leaving the hub selectors in the 2WD position and put the
shift lever in 4WD. If the front wheels can move, have someone look to see
if the front drive shaft turns as you slowly roll the Jeep (not on a jack at
this point). Report back on your findings.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i
fsgolf wrote in message...
>I purchased an 84 CJ7 this past summer and at the time of purchase I
> tested the 4wd and it seemed to work fine. I have not attempted to use
> the 4wd until today, as we have a large snow in the forecast so I
> thought I would test it out.
>
> Here is what is happening. When I turn the hubs for 4wd I can't get
> any movement. It feels as if the front wheels are locked up. This
> happens with the shifter in both 2wd and each of the 4wd modes. When I
> shift the lever I can feel what appears to be an engagement; however,
> it seems as if the front wheels are locked.
>
> Is there anything I can try to do to fix this? Please note, I am not a
> mechanic, but am good at following directions.
>
> Any help/suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
>
jacked up? Try leaving the hub selectors in the 2WD position and put the
shift lever in 4WD. If the front wheels can move, have someone look to see
if the front drive shaft turns as you slowly roll the Jeep (not on a jack at
this point). Report back on your findings.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i
fsgolf wrote in message...
>I purchased an 84 CJ7 this past summer and at the time of purchase I
> tested the 4wd and it seemed to work fine. I have not attempted to use
> the 4wd until today, as we have a large snow in the forecast so I
> thought I would test it out.
>
> Here is what is happening. When I turn the hubs for 4wd I can't get
> any movement. It feels as if the front wheels are locked up. This
> happens with the shifter in both 2wd and each of the 4wd modes. When I
> shift the lever I can feel what appears to be an engagement; however,
> it seems as if the front wheels are locked.
>
> Is there anything I can try to do to fix this? Please note, I am not a
> mechanic, but am good at following directions.
>
> Any help/suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
>
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Re: problem with 4wd in 84 CJ
How are you determining that the wheels are locked up? Do you have it
jacked up? Try leaving the hub selectors in the 2WD position and put the
shift lever in 4WD. If the front wheels can move, have someone look to see
if the front drive shaft turns as you slowly roll the Jeep (not on a jack at
this point). Report back on your findings.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i
fsgolf wrote in message...
>I purchased an 84 CJ7 this past summer and at the time of purchase I
> tested the 4wd and it seemed to work fine. I have not attempted to use
> the 4wd until today, as we have a large snow in the forecast so I
> thought I would test it out.
>
> Here is what is happening. When I turn the hubs for 4wd I can't get
> any movement. It feels as if the front wheels are locked up. This
> happens with the shifter in both 2wd and each of the 4wd modes. When I
> shift the lever I can feel what appears to be an engagement; however,
> it seems as if the front wheels are locked.
>
> Is there anything I can try to do to fix this? Please note, I am not a
> mechanic, but am good at following directions.
>
> Any help/suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
>
jacked up? Try leaving the hub selectors in the 2WD position and put the
shift lever in 4WD. If the front wheels can move, have someone look to see
if the front drive shaft turns as you slowly roll the Jeep (not on a jack at
this point). Report back on your findings.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i
fsgolf wrote in message...
>I purchased an 84 CJ7 this past summer and at the time of purchase I
> tested the 4wd and it seemed to work fine. I have not attempted to use
> the 4wd until today, as we have a large snow in the forecast so I
> thought I would test it out.
>
> Here is what is happening. When I turn the hubs for 4wd I can't get
> any movement. It feels as if the front wheels are locked up. This
> happens with the shifter in both 2wd and each of the 4wd modes. When I
> shift the lever I can feel what appears to be an engagement; however,
> it seems as if the front wheels are locked.
>
> Is there anything I can try to do to fix this? Please note, I am not a
> mechanic, but am good at following directions.
>
> Any help/suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
>
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Re: problem with 4wd in 84 CJ
How are you determining that the wheels are locked up? Do you have it
jacked up? Try leaving the hub selectors in the 2WD position and put the
shift lever in 4WD. If the front wheels can move, have someone look to see
if the front drive shaft turns as you slowly roll the Jeep (not on a jack at
this point). Report back on your findings.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i
fsgolf wrote in message...
>I purchased an 84 CJ7 this past summer and at the time of purchase I
> tested the 4wd and it seemed to work fine. I have not attempted to use
> the 4wd until today, as we have a large snow in the forecast so I
> thought I would test it out.
>
> Here is what is happening. When I turn the hubs for 4wd I can't get
> any movement. It feels as if the front wheels are locked up. This
> happens with the shifter in both 2wd and each of the 4wd modes. When I
> shift the lever I can feel what appears to be an engagement; however,
> it seems as if the front wheels are locked.
>
> Is there anything I can try to do to fix this? Please note, I am not a
> mechanic, but am good at following directions.
>
> Any help/suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
>
jacked up? Try leaving the hub selectors in the 2WD position and put the
shift lever in 4WD. If the front wheels can move, have someone look to see
if the front drive shaft turns as you slowly roll the Jeep (not on a jack at
this point). Report back on your findings.
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i
fsgolf wrote in message...
>I purchased an 84 CJ7 this past summer and at the time of purchase I
> tested the 4wd and it seemed to work fine. I have not attempted to use
> the 4wd until today, as we have a large snow in the forecast so I
> thought I would test it out.
>
> Here is what is happening. When I turn the hubs for 4wd I can't get
> any movement. It feels as if the front wheels are locked up. This
> happens with the shifter in both 2wd and each of the 4wd modes. When I
> shift the lever I can feel what appears to be an engagement; however,
> it seems as if the front wheels are locked.
>
> Is there anything I can try to do to fix this? Please note, I am not a
> mechanic, but am good at following directions.
>
> Any help/suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
>
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Re: problem with 4wd in 84 CJ
That is God's little way of telling you it's time to repack your
wheel bearings. Remember before the Jeepettes started using front wheel
Japanese seal front wheel bearing we would as part of a normal
maintenance program repack the bearing every twenty four thousand miles
or two years, which ever came first.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
fsgolf@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I purchased an 84 CJ7 this past summer and at the time of purchase I
> tested the 4wd and it seemed to work fine. I have not attempted to use
> the 4wd until today, as we have a large snow in the forecast so I
> thought I would test it out.
>
> Here is what is happening. When I turn the hubs for 4wd I can't get
> any movement. It feels as if the front wheels are locked up. This
> happens with the shifter in both 2wd and each of the 4wd modes. When I
> shift the lever I can feel what appears to be an engagement; however,
> it seems as if the front wheels are locked.
>
> Is there anything I can try to do to fix this? Please note, I am not a
> mechanic, but am good at following directions.
>
> Any help/suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
--
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wheel bearings. Remember before the Jeepettes started using front wheel
Japanese seal front wheel bearing we would as part of a normal
maintenance program repack the bearing every twenty four thousand miles
or two years, which ever came first.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
fsgolf@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I purchased an 84 CJ7 this past summer and at the time of purchase I
> tested the 4wd and it seemed to work fine. I have not attempted to use
> the 4wd until today, as we have a large snow in the forecast so I
> thought I would test it out.
>
> Here is what is happening. When I turn the hubs for 4wd I can't get
> any movement. It feels as if the front wheels are locked up. This
> happens with the shifter in both 2wd and each of the 4wd modes. When I
> shift the lever I can feel what appears to be an engagement; however,
> it seems as if the front wheels are locked.
>
> Is there anything I can try to do to fix this? Please note, I am not a
> mechanic, but am good at following directions.
>
> Any help/suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
--
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Re: problem with 4wd in 84 CJ
That is God's little way of telling you it's time to repack your
wheel bearings. Remember before the Jeepettes started using front wheel
Japanese seal front wheel bearing we would as part of a normal
maintenance program repack the bearing every twenty four thousand miles
or two years, which ever came first.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
fsgolf@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I purchased an 84 CJ7 this past summer and at the time of purchase I
> tested the 4wd and it seemed to work fine. I have not attempted to use
> the 4wd until today, as we have a large snow in the forecast so I
> thought I would test it out.
>
> Here is what is happening. When I turn the hubs for 4wd I can't get
> any movement. It feels as if the front wheels are locked up. This
> happens with the shifter in both 2wd and each of the 4wd modes. When I
> shift the lever I can feel what appears to be an engagement; however,
> it seems as if the front wheels are locked.
>
> Is there anything I can try to do to fix this? Please note, I am not a
> mechanic, but am good at following directions.
>
> Any help/suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
--
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wheel bearings. Remember before the Jeepettes started using front wheel
Japanese seal front wheel bearing we would as part of a normal
maintenance program repack the bearing every twenty four thousand miles
or two years, which ever came first.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
fsgolf@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I purchased an 84 CJ7 this past summer and at the time of purchase I
> tested the 4wd and it seemed to work fine. I have not attempted to use
> the 4wd until today, as we have a large snow in the forecast so I
> thought I would test it out.
>
> Here is what is happening. When I turn the hubs for 4wd I can't get
> any movement. It feels as if the front wheels are locked up. This
> happens with the shifter in both 2wd and each of the 4wd modes. When I
> shift the lever I can feel what appears to be an engagement; however,
> it seems as if the front wheels are locked.
>
> Is there anything I can try to do to fix this? Please note, I am not a
> mechanic, but am good at following directions.
>
> Any help/suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
--
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Re: problem with 4wd in 84 CJ
That is God's little way of telling you it's time to repack your
wheel bearings. Remember before the Jeepettes started using front wheel
Japanese seal front wheel bearing we would as part of a normal
maintenance program repack the bearing every twenty four thousand miles
or two years, which ever came first.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
fsgolf@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I purchased an 84 CJ7 this past summer and at the time of purchase I
> tested the 4wd and it seemed to work fine. I have not attempted to use
> the 4wd until today, as we have a large snow in the forecast so I
> thought I would test it out.
>
> Here is what is happening. When I turn the hubs for 4wd I can't get
> any movement. It feels as if the front wheels are locked up. This
> happens with the shifter in both 2wd and each of the 4wd modes. When I
> shift the lever I can feel what appears to be an engagement; however,
> it seems as if the front wheels are locked.
>
> Is there anything I can try to do to fix this? Please note, I am not a
> mechanic, but am good at following directions.
>
> Any help/suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
--
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wheel bearings. Remember before the Jeepettes started using front wheel
Japanese seal front wheel bearing we would as part of a normal
maintenance program repack the bearing every twenty four thousand miles
or two years, which ever came first.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
fsgolf@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I purchased an 84 CJ7 this past summer and at the time of purchase I
> tested the 4wd and it seemed to work fine. I have not attempted to use
> the 4wd until today, as we have a large snow in the forecast so I
> thought I would test it out.
>
> Here is what is happening. When I turn the hubs for 4wd I can't get
> any movement. It feels as if the front wheels are locked up. This
> happens with the shifter in both 2wd and each of the 4wd modes. When I
> shift the lever I can feel what appears to be an engagement; however,
> it seems as if the front wheels are locked.
>
> Is there anything I can try to do to fix this? Please note, I am not a
> mechanic, but am good at following directions.
>
> Any help/suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
--
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Re: problem with 4wd in 84 CJ
That is God's little way of telling you it's time to repack your
wheel bearings. Remember before the Jeepettes started using front wheel
Japanese seal front wheel bearing we would as part of a normal
maintenance program repack the bearing every twenty four thousand miles
or two years, which ever came first.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
fsgolf@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I purchased an 84 CJ7 this past summer and at the time of purchase I
> tested the 4wd and it seemed to work fine. I have not attempted to use
> the 4wd until today, as we have a large snow in the forecast so I
> thought I would test it out.
>
> Here is what is happening. When I turn the hubs for 4wd I can't get
> any movement. It feels as if the front wheels are locked up. This
> happens with the shifter in both 2wd and each of the 4wd modes. When I
> shift the lever I can feel what appears to be an engagement; however,
> it seems as if the front wheels are locked.
>
> Is there anything I can try to do to fix this? Please note, I am not a
> mechanic, but am good at following directions.
>
> Any help/suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
wheel bearings. Remember before the Jeepettes started using front wheel
Japanese seal front wheel bearing we would as part of a normal
maintenance program repack the bearing every twenty four thousand miles
or two years, which ever came first.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
fsgolf@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I purchased an 84 CJ7 this past summer and at the time of purchase I
> tested the 4wd and it seemed to work fine. I have not attempted to use
> the 4wd until today, as we have a large snow in the forecast so I
> thought I would test it out.
>
> Here is what is happening. When I turn the hubs for 4wd I can't get
> any movement. It feels as if the front wheels are locked up. This
> happens with the shifter in both 2wd and each of the 4wd modes. When I
> shift the lever I can feel what appears to be an engagement; however,
> it seems as if the front wheels are locked.
>
> Is there anything I can try to do to fix this? Please note, I am not a
> mechanic, but am good at following directions.
>
> Any help/suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
--
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Re: problem with 4wd in 84 CJ
Try to lock in the hubs with someone driving the CJ in reverse veeeeerrryyyy
slowly, then get your hubs greased and wheel bearings re-packed with grease.
Carl
<fsgolf@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I purchased an 84 CJ7 this past summer and at the time of purchase I
> tested the 4wd and it seemed to work fine. I have not attempted to use
> the 4wd until today, as we have a large snow in the forecast so I
> thought I would test it out.
>
> Here is what is happening. When I turn the hubs for 4wd I can't get
> any movement. It feels as if the front wheels are locked up. This
> happens with the shifter in both 2wd and each of the 4wd modes. When I
> shift the lever I can feel what appears to be an engagement; however,
> it seems as if the front wheels are locked.
>
> Is there anything I can try to do to fix this? Please note, I am not a
> mechanic, but am good at following directions.
>
> Any help/suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
>
slowly, then get your hubs greased and wheel bearings re-packed with grease.
Carl
<fsgolf@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1168710660.326181.299370@v45g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
>I purchased an 84 CJ7 this past summer and at the time of purchase I
> tested the 4wd and it seemed to work fine. I have not attempted to use
> the 4wd until today, as we have a large snow in the forecast so I
> thought I would test it out.
>
> Here is what is happening. When I turn the hubs for 4wd I can't get
> any movement. It feels as if the front wheels are locked up. This
> happens with the shifter in both 2wd and each of the 4wd modes. When I
> shift the lever I can feel what appears to be an engagement; however,
> it seems as if the front wheels are locked.
>
> Is there anything I can try to do to fix this? Please note, I am not a
> mechanic, but am good at following directions.
>
> Any help/suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
>
