What did I get myself into?!
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Re: What did I get myself into?!
Okay, nice and 70* out finally! Really wish I was installing my
softtop today, but first things first I suppose...
After poking in prodding with an experienced mechanic's assistance,
we're 90% sure it is a faulty steering shaft. He seems to believe the
joints have seized due to his experience dealing with a similar issue
with Dodge Dakota vehicles.
The other 10% is a chance that the Gear Box is shot - which is a far
chance seeing that the stiffness is constant, and the box is pretty
robust.
Also realized the radiator fins are rotting out, so that'll be
replaced as well.
So I'm gong to square these up and it's Fun Times ahead!!!
~Jon
softtop today, but first things first I suppose...
After poking in prodding with an experienced mechanic's assistance,
we're 90% sure it is a faulty steering shaft. He seems to believe the
joints have seized due to his experience dealing with a similar issue
with Dodge Dakota vehicles.
The other 10% is a chance that the Gear Box is shot - which is a far
chance seeing that the stiffness is constant, and the box is pretty
robust.
Also realized the radiator fins are rotting out, so that'll be
replaced as well.
So I'm gong to square these up and it's Fun Times ahead!!!
~Jon
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Re: What did I get myself into?!
Hmm....
Just a strange gotcha for you on Jeep steering. You sure could be
describing a seized U-joint at the front axle. The passenger side one
to be specific. I would jack up each front wheel, turn the steering to
the side and see if I could hand spin the wheel. If my guess is right,
one will be really hard to spin when turned.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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campingisgood@gmail.com wrote:
> Okay, nice and 70* out finally! Really wish I was installing my
> softtop today, but first things first I suppose...
>
> After poking in prodding with an experienced mechanic's assistance,
> we're 90% sure it is a faulty steering shaft. He seems to believe the
> joints have seized due to his experience dealing with a similar issue
> with Dodge Dakota vehicles.
>
> The other 10% is a chance that the Gear Box is shot - which is a far
> chance seeing that the stiffness is constant, and the box is pretty
> robust.
>
> Also realized the radiator fins are rotting out, so that'll be
> replaced as well.
>
> So I'm gong to square these up and it's Fun Times ahead!!!
>
>
>
> ~Jon
>
Just a strange gotcha for you on Jeep steering. You sure could be
describing a seized U-joint at the front axle. The passenger side one
to be specific. I would jack up each front wheel, turn the steering to
the side and see if I could hand spin the wheel. If my guess is right,
one will be really hard to spin when turned.
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
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campingisgood@gmail.com wrote:
> Okay, nice and 70* out finally! Really wish I was installing my
> softtop today, but first things first I suppose...
>
> After poking in prodding with an experienced mechanic's assistance,
> we're 90% sure it is a faulty steering shaft. He seems to believe the
> joints have seized due to his experience dealing with a similar issue
> with Dodge Dakota vehicles.
>
> The other 10% is a chance that the Gear Box is shot - which is a far
> chance seeing that the stiffness is constant, and the box is pretty
> robust.
>
> Also realized the radiator fins are rotting out, so that'll be
> replaced as well.
>
> So I'm gong to square these up and it's Fun Times ahead!!!
>
>
>
> ~Jon
>
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Re: What did I get myself into?!
Hmm....
Just a strange gotcha for you on Jeep steering. You sure could be
describing a seized U-joint at the front axle. The passenger side one
to be specific. I would jack up each front wheel, turn the steering to
the side and see if I could hand spin the wheel. If my guess is right,
one will be really hard to spin when turned.
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
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campingisgood@gmail.com wrote:
> Okay, nice and 70* out finally! Really wish I was installing my
> softtop today, but first things first I suppose...
>
> After poking in prodding with an experienced mechanic's assistance,
> we're 90% sure it is a faulty steering shaft. He seems to believe the
> joints have seized due to his experience dealing with a similar issue
> with Dodge Dakota vehicles.
>
> The other 10% is a chance that the Gear Box is shot - which is a far
> chance seeing that the stiffness is constant, and the box is pretty
> robust.
>
> Also realized the radiator fins are rotting out, so that'll be
> replaced as well.
>
> So I'm gong to square these up and it's Fun Times ahead!!!
>
>
>
> ~Jon
>
Just a strange gotcha for you on Jeep steering. You sure could be
describing a seized U-joint at the front axle. The passenger side one
to be specific. I would jack up each front wheel, turn the steering to
the side and see if I could hand spin the wheel. If my guess is right,
one will be really hard to spin when turned.
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
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campingisgood@gmail.com wrote:
> Okay, nice and 70* out finally! Really wish I was installing my
> softtop today, but first things first I suppose...
>
> After poking in prodding with an experienced mechanic's assistance,
> we're 90% sure it is a faulty steering shaft. He seems to believe the
> joints have seized due to his experience dealing with a similar issue
> with Dodge Dakota vehicles.
>
> The other 10% is a chance that the Gear Box is shot - which is a far
> chance seeing that the stiffness is constant, and the box is pretty
> robust.
>
> Also realized the radiator fins are rotting out, so that'll be
> replaced as well.
>
> So I'm gong to square these up and it's Fun Times ahead!!!
>
>
>
> ~Jon
>
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Re: What did I get myself into?!
Hmm....
Just a strange gotcha for you on Jeep steering. You sure could be
describing a seized U-joint at the front axle. The passenger side one
to be specific. I would jack up each front wheel, turn the steering to
the side and see if I could hand spin the wheel. If my guess is right,
one will be really hard to spin when turned.
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
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campingisgood@gmail.com wrote:
> Okay, nice and 70* out finally! Really wish I was installing my
> softtop today, but first things first I suppose...
>
> After poking in prodding with an experienced mechanic's assistance,
> we're 90% sure it is a faulty steering shaft. He seems to believe the
> joints have seized due to his experience dealing with a similar issue
> with Dodge Dakota vehicles.
>
> The other 10% is a chance that the Gear Box is shot - which is a far
> chance seeing that the stiffness is constant, and the box is pretty
> robust.
>
> Also realized the radiator fins are rotting out, so that'll be
> replaced as well.
>
> So I'm gong to square these up and it's Fun Times ahead!!!
>
>
>
> ~Jon
>
Just a strange gotcha for you on Jeep steering. You sure could be
describing a seized U-joint at the front axle. The passenger side one
to be specific. I would jack up each front wheel, turn the steering to
the side and see if I could hand spin the wheel. If my guess is right,
one will be really hard to spin when turned.
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)
campingisgood@gmail.com wrote:
> Okay, nice and 70* out finally! Really wish I was installing my
> softtop today, but first things first I suppose...
>
> After poking in prodding with an experienced mechanic's assistance,
> we're 90% sure it is a faulty steering shaft. He seems to believe the
> joints have seized due to his experience dealing with a similar issue
> with Dodge Dakota vehicles.
>
> The other 10% is a chance that the Gear Box is shot - which is a far
> chance seeing that the stiffness is constant, and the box is pretty
> robust.
>
> Also realized the radiator fins are rotting out, so that'll be
> replaced as well.
>
> So I'm gong to square these up and it's Fun Times ahead!!!
>
>
>
> ~Jon
>
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Re: What did I get myself into?!
That was my call also. Check those steering knuckle U-joints. If they
have not been replaced before, they WILL need it.
Mike Romain wrote:
> Hmm....
>
> Just a strange gotcha for you on Jeep steering. You sure could be
> describing a seized U-joint at the front axle. The passenger side one
> to be specific. I would jack up each front wheel, turn the steering to
> the side and see if I could hand spin the wheel. If my guess is right,
> one will be really hard to spin when turned.
>
> 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)
>
> campingisgood@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Okay, nice and 70* out finally! Really wish I was installing my
>> softtop today, but first things first I suppose...
>>
>> After poking in prodding with an experienced mechanic's assistance,
>> we're 90% sure it is a faulty steering shaft. He seems to believe the
>> joints have seized due to his experience dealing with a similar issue
>> with Dodge Dakota vehicles.
>>
>> The other 10% is a chance that the Gear Box is shot - which is a far
>> chance seeing that the stiffness is constant, and the box is pretty
>> robust.
>>
>> Also realized the radiator fins are rotting out, so that'll be
>> replaced as well.
>>
>> So I'm gong to square these up and it's Fun Times ahead!!!
>>
>>
>>
>> ~Jon
>>
have not been replaced before, they WILL need it.
Mike Romain wrote:
> Hmm....
>
> Just a strange gotcha for you on Jeep steering. You sure could be
> describing a seized U-joint at the front axle. The passenger side one
> to be specific. I would jack up each front wheel, turn the steering to
> the side and see if I could hand spin the wheel. If my guess is right,
> one will be really hard to spin when turned.
>
> 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)
>
> campingisgood@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Okay, nice and 70* out finally! Really wish I was installing my
>> softtop today, but first things first I suppose...
>>
>> After poking in prodding with an experienced mechanic's assistance,
>> we're 90% sure it is a faulty steering shaft. He seems to believe the
>> joints have seized due to his experience dealing with a similar issue
>> with Dodge Dakota vehicles.
>>
>> The other 10% is a chance that the Gear Box is shot - which is a far
>> chance seeing that the stiffness is constant, and the box is pretty
>> robust.
>>
>> Also realized the radiator fins are rotting out, so that'll be
>> replaced as well.
>>
>> So I'm gong to square these up and it's Fun Times ahead!!!
>>
>>
>>
>> ~Jon
>>
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Re: What did I get myself into?!
That was my call also. Check those steering knuckle U-joints. If they
have not been replaced before, they WILL need it.
Mike Romain wrote:
> Hmm....
>
> Just a strange gotcha for you on Jeep steering. You sure could be
> describing a seized U-joint at the front axle. The passenger side one
> to be specific. I would jack up each front wheel, turn the steering to
> the side and see if I could hand spin the wheel. If my guess is right,
> one will be really hard to spin when turned.
>
> 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)
>
> campingisgood@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Okay, nice and 70* out finally! Really wish I was installing my
>> softtop today, but first things first I suppose...
>>
>> After poking in prodding with an experienced mechanic's assistance,
>> we're 90% sure it is a faulty steering shaft. He seems to believe the
>> joints have seized due to his experience dealing with a similar issue
>> with Dodge Dakota vehicles.
>>
>> The other 10% is a chance that the Gear Box is shot - which is a far
>> chance seeing that the stiffness is constant, and the box is pretty
>> robust.
>>
>> Also realized the radiator fins are rotting out, so that'll be
>> replaced as well.
>>
>> So I'm gong to square these up and it's Fun Times ahead!!!
>>
>>
>>
>> ~Jon
>>
have not been replaced before, they WILL need it.
Mike Romain wrote:
> Hmm....
>
> Just a strange gotcha for you on Jeep steering. You sure could be
> describing a seized U-joint at the front axle. The passenger side one
> to be specific. I would jack up each front wheel, turn the steering to
> the side and see if I could hand spin the wheel. If my guess is right,
> one will be really hard to spin when turned.
>
> 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)
>
> campingisgood@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Okay, nice and 70* out finally! Really wish I was installing my
>> softtop today, but first things first I suppose...
>>
>> After poking in prodding with an experienced mechanic's assistance,
>> we're 90% sure it is a faulty steering shaft. He seems to believe the
>> joints have seized due to his experience dealing with a similar issue
>> with Dodge Dakota vehicles.
>>
>> The other 10% is a chance that the Gear Box is shot - which is a far
>> chance seeing that the stiffness is constant, and the box is pretty
>> robust.
>>
>> Also realized the radiator fins are rotting out, so that'll be
>> replaced as well.
>>
>> So I'm gong to square these up and it's Fun Times ahead!!!
>>
>>
>>
>> ~Jon
>>
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Re: What did I get myself into?!
That was my call also. Check those steering knuckle U-joints. If they
have not been replaced before, they WILL need it.
Mike Romain wrote:
> Hmm....
>
> Just a strange gotcha for you on Jeep steering. You sure could be
> describing a seized U-joint at the front axle. The passenger side one
> to be specific. I would jack up each front wheel, turn the steering to
> the side and see if I could hand spin the wheel. If my guess is right,
> one will be really hard to spin when turned.
>
> 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)
>
> campingisgood@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Okay, nice and 70* out finally! Really wish I was installing my
>> softtop today, but first things first I suppose...
>>
>> After poking in prodding with an experienced mechanic's assistance,
>> we're 90% sure it is a faulty steering shaft. He seems to believe the
>> joints have seized due to his experience dealing with a similar issue
>> with Dodge Dakota vehicles.
>>
>> The other 10% is a chance that the Gear Box is shot - which is a far
>> chance seeing that the stiffness is constant, and the box is pretty
>> robust.
>>
>> Also realized the radiator fins are rotting out, so that'll be
>> replaced as well.
>>
>> So I'm gong to square these up and it's Fun Times ahead!!!
>>
>>
>>
>> ~Jon
>>
have not been replaced before, they WILL need it.
Mike Romain wrote:
> Hmm....
>
> Just a strange gotcha for you on Jeep steering. You sure could be
> describing a seized U-joint at the front axle. The passenger side one
> to be specific. I would jack up each front wheel, turn the steering to
> the side and see if I could hand spin the wheel. If my guess is right,
> one will be really hard to spin when turned.
>
> 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)
>
> campingisgood@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Okay, nice and 70* out finally! Really wish I was installing my
>> softtop today, but first things first I suppose...
>>
>> After poking in prodding with an experienced mechanic's assistance,
>> we're 90% sure it is a faulty steering shaft. He seems to believe the
>> joints have seized due to his experience dealing with a similar issue
>> with Dodge Dakota vehicles.
>>
>> The other 10% is a chance that the Gear Box is shot - which is a far
>> chance seeing that the stiffness is constant, and the box is pretty
>> robust.
>>
>> Also realized the radiator fins are rotting out, so that'll be
>> replaced as well.
>>
>> So I'm gong to square these up and it's Fun Times ahead!!!
>>
>>
>>
>> ~Jon
>>