Some questions - '01 TJ
07-25-2005, 05:42 AM
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Some questions - '01 TJ
Hi All,
Just a few questions:
1) I have an OME lift on my TJ with riser motor mounts, I don't have any
driveline vibrations as such once I am moving at any speed. The only thing
is a slight wobble when I am starting off the mark in a hurry. If I start
off slowly, the wobble is not felt. It was suggested here to me that this
was either because of the change in pinion angle (and caused by extreme axle
wrap as I start off suddenly) or because of the taller sidewalls twisting on
my BFG Muds. However, I don't get this wobble when I am in 4HI or 4LO.
What could be causing this? Can I try the cam bolts in the rear to adjust
the pinion angle slightly and see if it works or am I better off with
changing UCAs in the rear?
2) Both my axles are slightly to the right (by about 1/2 inch). Which
manufacturer of adjustable trackbars is more recommended (Rusty, Rubicon
Express or Teraflex)?
3) On my trip in the sand dunes yesterday, I noticed at lunch time there was
a slight dripping of ATF from very front edge of the transmission, just at
the back of where the engine oil pan bolt is. I know it was ATF because it
was red and felt like ATF (no I didn't do the taste test!!). This was few
drops just coming down from somewhere. I had been in the dunes with the
club for a good four hours and that involved some steep climbs and descents.
Could this be just ATF sloshing around and finding an outlet somewhere on
the top? Nothing felt hot or hotter than normal (including engine). My
concern is if oil can come out of a hole somewhere, then water can go in
from the same place in future. What could this be?
Thanks for all your help in advance.
TW
---------
'01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL
Just a few questions:
1) I have an OME lift on my TJ with riser motor mounts, I don't have any
driveline vibrations as such once I am moving at any speed. The only thing
is a slight wobble when I am starting off the mark in a hurry. If I start
off slowly, the wobble is not felt. It was suggested here to me that this
was either because of the change in pinion angle (and caused by extreme axle
wrap as I start off suddenly) or because of the taller sidewalls twisting on
my BFG Muds. However, I don't get this wobble when I am in 4HI or 4LO.
What could be causing this? Can I try the cam bolts in the rear to adjust
the pinion angle slightly and see if it works or am I better off with
changing UCAs in the rear?
2) Both my axles are slightly to the right (by about 1/2 inch). Which
manufacturer of adjustable trackbars is more recommended (Rusty, Rubicon
Express or Teraflex)?
3) On my trip in the sand dunes yesterday, I noticed at lunch time there was
a slight dripping of ATF from very front edge of the transmission, just at
the back of where the engine oil pan bolt is. I know it was ATF because it
was red and felt like ATF (no I didn't do the taste test!!). This was few
drops just coming down from somewhere. I had been in the dunes with the
club for a good four hours and that involved some steep climbs and descents.
Could this be just ATF sloshing around and finding an outlet somewhere on
the top? Nothing felt hot or hotter than normal (including engine). My
concern is if oil can come out of a hole somewhere, then water can go in
from the same place in future. What could this be?
Thanks for all your help in advance.
TW
---------
'01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL
07-25-2005, 11:37 AM
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Re: Some questions - '01 TJ
1) How tall is your lift? Have you installed anything like a transfer
case lowering kit? Cam bolts for the rear control arms are a bad idea
since they are a HUGE PITA to install and once installed, have trouble
keeping the angle you dialed in without welding it into place.
2) I'd go with Rubicon Express's adjustable trackbars. Completely
forget Tera's.
3) There is a vent on top of the transmission but if you've ever had
your speedometer gear housing out to swap in a different speedomter
gear, the o-ring could be nicked or damaged which allows ATF to leak out.
Good luck!
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
case lowering kit? Cam bolts for the rear control arms are a bad idea
since they are a HUGE PITA to install and once installed, have trouble
keeping the angle you dialed in without welding it into place.
2) I'd go with Rubicon Express's adjustable trackbars. Completely
forget Tera's.
3) There is a vent on top of the transmission but if you've ever had
your speedometer gear housing out to swap in a different speedomter
gear, the o-ring could be nicked or damaged which allows ATF to leak out.
Good luck!
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
07-25-2005, 11:37 AM
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Re: Some questions - '01 TJ
1) How tall is your lift? Have you installed anything like a transfer
case lowering kit? Cam bolts for the rear control arms are a bad idea
since they are a HUGE PITA to install and once installed, have trouble
keeping the angle you dialed in without welding it into place.
2) I'd go with Rubicon Express's adjustable trackbars. Completely
forget Tera's.
3) There is a vent on top of the transmission but if you've ever had
your speedometer gear housing out to swap in a different speedomter
gear, the o-ring could be nicked or damaged which allows ATF to leak out.
Good luck!
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
case lowering kit? Cam bolts for the rear control arms are a bad idea
since they are a HUGE PITA to install and once installed, have trouble
keeping the angle you dialed in without welding it into place.
2) I'd go with Rubicon Express's adjustable trackbars. Completely
forget Tera's.
3) There is a vent on top of the transmission but if you've ever had
your speedometer gear housing out to swap in a different speedomter
gear, the o-ring could be nicked or damaged which allows ATF to leak out.
Good luck!
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
07-25-2005, 11:37 AM
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Re: Some questions - '01 TJ
1) How tall is your lift? Have you installed anything like a transfer
case lowering kit? Cam bolts for the rear control arms are a bad idea
since they are a HUGE PITA to install and once installed, have trouble
keeping the angle you dialed in without welding it into place.
2) I'd go with Rubicon Express's adjustable trackbars. Completely
forget Tera's.
3) There is a vent on top of the transmission but if you've ever had
your speedometer gear housing out to swap in a different speedomter
gear, the o-ring could be nicked or damaged which allows ATF to leak out.
Good luck!
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
case lowering kit? Cam bolts for the rear control arms are a bad idea
since they are a HUGE PITA to install and once installed, have trouble
keeping the angle you dialed in without welding it into place.
2) I'd go with Rubicon Express's adjustable trackbars. Completely
forget Tera's.
3) There is a vent on top of the transmission but if you've ever had
your speedometer gear housing out to swap in a different speedomter
gear, the o-ring could be nicked or damaged which allows ATF to leak out.
Good luck!
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
07-25-2005, 11:37 AM
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Re: Some questions - '01 TJ
1) How tall is your lift? Have you installed anything like a transfer
case lowering kit? Cam bolts for the rear control arms are a bad idea
since they are a HUGE PITA to install and once installed, have trouble
keeping the angle you dialed in without welding it into place.
2) I'd go with Rubicon Express's adjustable trackbars. Completely
forget Tera's.
3) There is a vent on top of the transmission but if you've ever had
your speedometer gear housing out to swap in a different speedomter
gear, the o-ring could be nicked or damaged which allows ATF to leak out.
Good luck!
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
case lowering kit? Cam bolts for the rear control arms are a bad idea
since they are a HUGE PITA to install and once installed, have trouble
keeping the angle you dialed in without welding it into place.
2) I'd go with Rubicon Express's adjustable trackbars. Completely
forget Tera's.
3) There is a vent on top of the transmission but if you've ever had
your speedometer gear housing out to swap in a different speedomter
gear, the o-ring could be nicked or damaged which allows ATF to leak out.
Good luck!
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
07-25-2005, 02:10 PM
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Re: Some questions - '01 TJ
I would not use anything from Rubicon Exp. I would use Alumi-Flex. in all
applications. of Suspension. For more info. larry_overman@hotmail.com
Larry
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
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> 1) How tall is your lift? Have you installed anything like a transfer
> case lowering kit? Cam bolts for the rear control arms are a bad idea
> since they are a HUGE PITA to install and once installed, have trouble
> keeping the angle you dialed in without welding it into place.
>
> 2) I'd go with Rubicon Express's adjustable trackbars. Completely forget
> Tera's.
>
> 3) There is a vent on top of the transmission but if you've ever had your
> speedometer gear housing out to swap in a different speedomter gear, the
> o-ring could be nicked or damaged which allows ATF to leak out.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
applications. of Suspension. For more info. larry_overman@hotmail.com
Larry
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:%G7Fe.19629$Eo.18591@fed1read04...
> 1) How tall is your lift? Have you installed anything like a transfer
> case lowering kit? Cam bolts for the rear control arms are a bad idea
> since they are a HUGE PITA to install and once installed, have trouble
> keeping the angle you dialed in without welding it into place.
>
> 2) I'd go with Rubicon Express's adjustable trackbars. Completely forget
> Tera's.
>
> 3) There is a vent on top of the transmission but if you've ever had your
> speedometer gear housing out to swap in a different speedomter gear, the
> o-ring could be nicked or damaged which allows ATF to leak out.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
07-25-2005, 02:10 PM
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Re: Some questions - '01 TJ
I would not use anything from Rubicon Exp. I would use Alumi-Flex. in all
applications. of Suspension. For more info. larry_overman@hotmail.com
Larry
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:%G7Fe.19629$Eo.18591@fed1read04...
> 1) How tall is your lift? Have you installed anything like a transfer
> case lowering kit? Cam bolts for the rear control arms are a bad idea
> since they are a HUGE PITA to install and once installed, have trouble
> keeping the angle you dialed in without welding it into place.
>
> 2) I'd go with Rubicon Express's adjustable trackbars. Completely forget
> Tera's.
>
> 3) There is a vent on top of the transmission but if you've ever had your
> speedometer gear housing out to swap in a different speedomter gear, the
> o-ring could be nicked or damaged which allows ATF to leak out.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
applications. of Suspension. For more info. larry_overman@hotmail.com
Larry
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:%G7Fe.19629$Eo.18591@fed1read04...
> 1) How tall is your lift? Have you installed anything like a transfer
> case lowering kit? Cam bolts for the rear control arms are a bad idea
> since they are a HUGE PITA to install and once installed, have trouble
> keeping the angle you dialed in without welding it into place.
>
> 2) I'd go with Rubicon Express's adjustable trackbars. Completely forget
> Tera's.
>
> 3) There is a vent on top of the transmission but if you've ever had your
> speedometer gear housing out to swap in a different speedomter gear, the
> o-ring could be nicked or damaged which allows ATF to leak out.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
07-25-2005, 02:10 PM
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Re: Some questions - '01 TJ
I would not use anything from Rubicon Exp. I would use Alumi-Flex. in all
applications. of Suspension. For more info. larry_overman@hotmail.com
Larry
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:%G7Fe.19629$Eo.18591@fed1read04...
> 1) How tall is your lift? Have you installed anything like a transfer
> case lowering kit? Cam bolts for the rear control arms are a bad idea
> since they are a HUGE PITA to install and once installed, have trouble
> keeping the angle you dialed in without welding it into place.
>
> 2) I'd go with Rubicon Express's adjustable trackbars. Completely forget
> Tera's.
>
> 3) There is a vent on top of the transmission but if you've ever had your
> speedometer gear housing out to swap in a different speedomter gear, the
> o-ring could be nicked or damaged which allows ATF to leak out.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
applications. of Suspension. For more info. larry_overman@hotmail.com
Larry
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:%G7Fe.19629$Eo.18591@fed1read04...
> 1) How tall is your lift? Have you installed anything like a transfer
> case lowering kit? Cam bolts for the rear control arms are a bad idea
> since they are a HUGE PITA to install and once installed, have trouble
> keeping the angle you dialed in without welding it into place.
>
> 2) I'd go with Rubicon Express's adjustable trackbars. Completely forget
> Tera's.
>
> 3) There is a vent on top of the transmission but if you've ever had your
> speedometer gear housing out to swap in a different speedomter gear, the
> o-ring could be nicked or damaged which allows ATF to leak out.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
07-25-2005, 02:10 PM
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Re: Some questions - '01 TJ
I would not use anything from Rubicon Exp. I would use Alumi-Flex. in all
applications. of Suspension. For more info. larry_overman@hotmail.com
Larry
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:%G7Fe.19629$Eo.18591@fed1read04...
> 1) How tall is your lift? Have you installed anything like a transfer
> case lowering kit? Cam bolts for the rear control arms are a bad idea
> since they are a HUGE PITA to install and once installed, have trouble
> keeping the angle you dialed in without welding it into place.
>
> 2) I'd go with Rubicon Express's adjustable trackbars. Completely forget
> Tera's.
>
> 3) There is a vent on top of the transmission but if you've ever had your
> speedometer gear housing out to swap in a different speedomter gear, the
> o-ring could be nicked or damaged which allows ATF to leak out.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
applications. of Suspension. For more info. larry_overman@hotmail.com
Larry
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:%G7Fe.19629$Eo.18591@fed1read04...
> 1) How tall is your lift? Have you installed anything like a transfer
> case lowering kit? Cam bolts for the rear control arms are a bad idea
> since they are a HUGE PITA to install and once installed, have trouble
> keeping the angle you dialed in without welding it into place.
>
> 2) I'd go with Rubicon Express's adjustable trackbars. Completely forget
> Tera's.
>
> 3) There is a vent on top of the transmission but if you've ever had your
> speedometer gear housing out to swap in a different speedomter gear, the
> o-ring could be nicked or damaged which allows ATF to leak out.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
07-26-2005, 03:39 AM
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Re: Some questions - '01 TJ
"extremetj" <123@abc.com> wrote in message
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>I would not use anything from Rubicon Exp. I would use Alumi-Flex. in all
>applications. of Suspension. For more info. larry_overman@hotmail.com
>
> Larry
>
Any particular reason why? I have to pay international shipping for getting
things here. There are two problems with that: (1) not all vendors export
out of USA; and (2) its cheaper to ship a bigger lot from same place than
have bits shipped from different vendors.
I went to the website and did not find any trackbars? All I found which was
Alumi-Flex was the tie rod! My tie rod is fine and I don't want to change
things I don't have to.
Thanks
TW
news:lW9Fe.416$IH2.195@newssvr27.news.prodigy.net. ..
>I would not use anything from Rubicon Exp. I would use Alumi-Flex. in all
>applications. of Suspension. For more info. larry_overman@hotmail.com
>
> Larry
>
Any particular reason why? I have to pay international shipping for getting
things here. There are two problems with that: (1) not all vendors export
out of USA; and (2) its cheaper to ship a bigger lot from same place than
have bits shipped from different vendors.
I went to the website and did not find any trackbars? All I found which was
Alumi-Flex was the tie rod! My tie rod is fine and I don't want to change
things I don't have to.
Thanks
TW