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
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.
>

 

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
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.
>

 

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
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.
>