Enos
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Post by Enos on May 13, 2005 11:24:11 GMT -4
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bill richards
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Millwood Marauder
mud re-freshener
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Post by bill richards on Jun 10, 2005 12:33:02 GMT -4
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Post by itsakeeper on Jun 22, 2005 21:06:35 GMT -4
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4X4PLAY
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Post by 4X4PLAY on Aug 11, 2005 19:06:19 GMT -4
Here's a link to a whole bunch of conversions... Speedo converter Find new Gear Ratio with new tire size Find Overall Crawl Ratio Find MPH Find RPM www.onlineconversion.com/bigger_tires.htmI found these while trying to figure out exactly how fast I'm actually going when the speedo says 100kph on 33's when the Jeep came on 30's... Jeff
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Post by itsakeeper on Oct 30, 2005 10:34:26 GMT -4
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Creepy
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Dartmouth
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Post by Creepy on Nov 13, 2005 7:11:36 GMT -4
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davidson
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Steering Committee - North Nova
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Post by davidson on Nov 15, 2005 19:20:30 GMT -4
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4X4PLAY
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Post by 4X4PLAY on Nov 15, 2005 20:36:29 GMT -4
I just found this "how to" page of links for the new Jeeper...some great stuff for us newbies ;D www.4x4now.com/4wht.htmJeff
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Post by itsakeeper on Jan 3, 2006 7:40:28 GMT -4
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johnnybebad
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Post by johnnybebad on Jan 29, 2006 18:28:26 GMT -4
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Post by itsakeeper on Feb 4, 2006 9:09:46 GMT -4
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Creepy
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Post by Creepy on Feb 15, 2006 21:34:20 GMT -4
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Post by itsakeeper on Mar 8, 2006 19:39:44 GMT -4
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Post by -Eat.Sleep.Jeep- on Mar 9, 2006 10:01:02 GMT -4
The Chrysler 8.25 27 spline axles NAPA # 819-5763 comes with the bearing seal studs and nuts.
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4X4PLAY
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Post by 4X4PLAY on Mar 9, 2006 21:16:00 GMT -4
A good find from "Caper"...
Curing death wobble is defiantly a reality. Death wobble isn’t similar to a wobble from an unbalanced tire. It is by far worse. When death wobble hits you will know… it’s a violent shake form the front end that feels like the Jeep is about to fall apart. Usually when it happens the only thing you can do to stop it is slow down. The first steps to eliminate death wobble should be a visual inspection of each component, check the bushings, tire balance and an alignment. There are some common things you must check anytime you lift your Jeep. Death wobble is experienced mostly on lifter Jeeps, however it is not uncommon for someone without a lift to experience the dreaded DW. Listed below are a few things you can check.
Torque specs:
Item ........................................ Ft. lbs. ................... Nm
Lug nuts (1/2 X 20 w/ 60* cone) .... 85-115 .............. 115-150 All tie rod ends ............................ 55 ..................... 74 Steering (both ends) .................... 55 ..................... 74 Shock absorber upper nut .............. 16 ..................... 22 Shock absorber lower nuts ............. 17 ..................... 23 UCA frame end ............................. 66 ..................... 89 UCA axle end ............................... 55 ...................... 74 LCA frame end ............................. 85 ...................... 115 LCA axle end ............................... 85 ...................... 115 Track bar frame end ..................... 60 ...................... 81 Track bar axle end ....................... 40 ....................... 54 Track bar bracket bolts ................. 92 ....................... 125 Track bar bracket nut ................... 74 ....................... 100 Track bar bracket support bolts ...... 31 ....................... 42 Hub bolts (3) ............................... 75 ....................... 102 Hub- axle bolt .............................. 175 ..................... 237
Alingment specs (stock):
Angle ............. Preferred ........... Range ............. Max R/L diff.
Caster ............ +7.0* ........ +5.25* to +8.5* ......... 1.25* Camber ........... -0.25* ....... -0.75* to +0.5 ........... 1.0* Total Toe-in .... +0.25* ....... 0* to +0.45* ............. .05* Thrust angle .... 0* to ± 0.15*
Check your Track Bar, play in this can cause the axle to shake. 1. Bushings - check to see that they are not worn. Looks for cracks, and excessive play) 2. Angles - this angle should be the same as your draglink. Use an angle finders you can get at sears to determine this, don’t just eye-ball it. 3. Bolts – Make sure all bolts are tightened down to spec (some lift components have a different torque spec then)
Check the Axle, your mounts may be worn 1. Check the axle mount. Here is a good write up on a wallowed out bolt hole. 2. Check your Universal joints, a binding or lose U-Joint can cause DW 3. On the frame end if you still use the conventional Tie Rod End or (TRE) make sure that there is no play in this, as play can cause DW. 4. Look/Check for worn/torn boots on ball joints/tie-rod ends.
Check your Tires 1. Out of balance tires can cause shaking in the front end, which can lead to death wobble. 2. Make sure all of your lug nuts are tight, (Sounds elementary but it happens to the best of us)
Check your Frame 1. Small cracks in the frame can cause the steering box to feel loose, Shaking from DW can only make this worse. 33’s and larger should have some form of Steering box brace, or frame brace in. 2. If you have upgraded your frame mount, make sure its cranked down nice and tight. (best to use an impact gun) 3. A busted Frame Mount can cause play in the front end causing DW (Keep a watchful eye on the welds as welds in sheer can break over time.
Make sure you have a good alignment 1. After you get an alignment done, have them print out the numbers for you. An XJ should have a 7* positive caster angle. A lifted XJ can’t always have that high of a number because the pinion would become out of alignment with the front driveshaft. Pinion angle takes precedence over caster. 2. Make you sure you go to a place that will adjust the caster if necessary (either by shims in the frame side of the LCAs, or adjustable LCAs).
The more adjustable parts the easier it is to tune in your suspension. 1. Adjustable Track Bar 2. Adjustable Upper and Lower Control Arms (upper ones above 4” of lift). Not only are they adjustable, but they are stronger.
Things to remember: 1. After any lift, get your Jeep professionally aligned, this is a REQUIREMENT, not a suggestion. 2. A Steering Stabilizer (SS) is not a quick fix for DW. 3. Make sure that the lift you purchase comes with all the required parts for a safe driving vehicle. (as long as its going to be a DD) 4. PLEASE ALWAYS DRIVE WITH YOUR FRONT SWAY BAR CONNECTED!
Entire list of everything that can cause death wobble: -Front tires out of balance -Front alignment out of spec -Loose track bar -Worn track bar bushings -Worn track bar end -Need adjustable track bar -Bad bushings/joints in control arms -Worn/damaged steering stabilizer -Worn/damaged shocks -Worn/damaged tie rod end -Bad U Joint -Bad ball joint -Loose frame mount -Steering box looseness -Need drop pitman arm -Driveshaft(s) not balanced -Bad front hub assembly
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