What did you do to your XJ today?? - Page 18

Richliveshots · 10-30-2009, 07:09 AM

That would be fun; I hope you’re able to hook up with them. Did you bring your camera and fresh batteries? Because you know we all want to see pictures. Yeah I read that you had a slip joint in the front DS that was worn out. Isn't it cool when you guess about a problem you have and just like that! its gone! Last winter when we had all that snow, I had my double cardan joint on my front DS started squeaking and was driving me nuts, I could not tell where it was coming from. So just took a stab in the dark in the area that I thought it was coming from. Went to the junk yard and spent 25 dollars on a front DS, And SHAZAM! It was all better

98CherokeeSport · 10-30-2009, 09:19 AM

Brian,
i started taking the rear driveline out yesterday but had to go to work before i could gett to far. i was gonna takeit off and drive around the neighborhood with the front connected only and see if my vibes stop. if so then i may be looking for a new driveline or hopefully a simple u joint. i will definitely check on the slip yoke. i can spin it a little bit either way from wut i remember but i dont think it will move back and forth, but i will check and see. thanks!

wanagojeep · 10-31-2009, 03:00 AM

i partually put in my cb. just the electrical to the cb. need a cable and antenna.

DHFHades · 10-31-2009, 04:17 AM

didn't do anything to it, got some stuff for it though,

now when I get stuck while I'm learning I can get pulled out

B.Friend · 10-31-2009, 12:30 PM

Well I started on my rear bumper, made brackets and got the main part on the jeep. Ran out of steel to finish it but got the lower rockers cut off so I can build the bumper as rock slifers

98CherokeeSport · 11-02-2009, 12:35 AM

so i pulled off my rear drive line and took it for a spin around the block. the rear end vibration was gone? so i threw the front driveline in the back and it had no vibrations. then i put the old rear driveline in the front and had vibrations in the front. now i am positive the vibration is coming from the driveline. the transfer case seems fine and the SYE seems fine. all the u joints in the driveline are fine, it isnt bent, and no welds are cracked.... maybe the centering kit went bad again?

BuckB91XJ · 11-02-2009, 06:33 PM

How did the slip joint look?

98CherokeeSport · 11-03-2009, 12:32 AM

it looked and felt fine. i think i am just gonna buy a new whole driveline and see if that cures it. and if so then i have a spare driveline for next time.

wanagojeep · 11-03-2009, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98CherokeeSport

it looked and felt fine. i think i am just gonna buy a new whole driveline and see if that cures it. and if so then i have a spare driveline for next time.

nice thinkin. check the junkyards.

BuckB91XJ · 11-03-2009, 08:02 AM

The double Cardan joint was probably the source of your vibes. Those things are a really wierd animal. They can feel all nice and tight when shaken and inspected but, then make all sorts of wierd noises and vibes when the rig is driven when they start to go bad.

98CherokeeSport · 11-03-2009, 12:31 PM

ya i figure it isnt completely destroyed yet so i can still use it as a spare to get me out of the woods if needed. but i will stop by the junk yard when ever i get some time.

DELCOZRT · 11-03-2009, 02:01 PM

Fixed busted tail light and added tow points to my rear frame.
Put togather a winter tow kit. Slings and shackles.

Richliveshots · 11-03-2009, 03:04 PM

I just installed my front locker yesterday. Gave it a road test last night, all seemed quite normal. Nothing Odd, no pulling or weird sounds. I guess thats the way it should go, Going to try to get out and give it a real test today. I hope

Brian! Thanks for your tips, and did you get chance to go run any trails down there?

Danian619 · 11-03-2009, 09:11 PM

Originally, I started out intending to just change out the front brake pads. Never messed with the brakes before, so this was an adventure. Everything was easy and as expected. Took the rotors to Pep Boys to get them turned. After they cut it down, they were under spec, so I had to buy new rotors. Put it all together and everything seems to be working! A little more money than I was expecting to spend, but still cheaper than having a shop do it.

98CherokeeSport · 11-04-2009, 12:08 PM

so i decided i would clean my rear drums out since the last muddy mess of a jeep run kind of caked everything. i took the first tire off and found a wonderful sight! my leaf spring centering bolts were sheared in half. this pushed the axle forward and loosened up my u bolts and totally messed up my pinion angle. i was shocked and then looked at the other side. the same story. so i dropped the axle down and pulled everything apart and found my shims to be in sorry condition. i ran down to TCs offroad shop and picked up some new 6 degree steel shims and centering bolts. then when i was putting the leafs back together with the shims i realized that i had lost a bottom leaf on one side... i now have six leafs on the driver side and five leafs on the drivers side... so she kind of sags now. but i got it all put back together but didnt get to drive it to test it out. now i am thinking that maybe my driveline wasnt bad? maybe just the shims messed up the pinion angle? i am going to test it out today.

10-30-2009, 07:09 AM	#256
Richliveshots Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 102 My Photos 95 Cherokee Year: 95 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Transmission: auto Front Axle: dana 30 Lock Right locker Rear Axle: 8.25 Lock Right locker Tires: BFG 33x12.5x15 KM2 Lift Specifications: 4.5 Rough Country Misc Accessories: Eight 100 watt spot search lights, 2 piller police spots, VORTEX 10,000 LB WIRELESS WATERPROOF WINCH	That would be fun; I hope you’re able to hook up with them. Did you bring your camera and fresh batteries? Because you know we all want to see pictures. Yeah I read that you had a slip joint in the front DS that was worn out. Isn't it cool when you guess about a problem you have and just like that! its gone! Last winter when we had all that snow, I had my double cardan joint on my front DS started squeaking and was driving me nuts, I could not tell where it was coming from. So just took a stab in the dark in the area that I thought it was coming from. Went to the junk yard and spent 25 dollars on a front DS, And SHAZAM! It was all better __________________ I BELIEVE IN GUN CONTROL! I USE BOTH HANDS Last edited by Richliveshots; 10-30-2009 at 07:13 AM..

10-30-2009, 09:19 AM	#257
98CherokeeSport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 524 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: built/locked Dana 30 Rear Axle: locked 8.25 29 spline Tires: 35/12.50/15 MTRs w/kevlar Lift Specifications: Rubicon Express 6.5" w/ RE Drop Brackets	Brian, i started taking the rear driveline out yesterday but had to go to work before i could gett to far. i was gonna takeit off and drive around the neighborhood with the front connected only and see if my vibes stop. if so then i may be looking for a new driveline or hopefully a simple u joint. i will definitely check on the slip yoke. i can spin it a little bit either way from wut i remember but i dont think it will move back and forth, but i will check and see. thanks! __________________ 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 6.5", 35s, arb front aussie rear, armor, and some other stuff that gets me from A to B... if the area between A and B is a freakin mountain!!! Eldorado Dust Devil Child!

10-31-2009, 04:17 AM	#259
DHFHades Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 42 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Transfer Case: no clue Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Dana 35 Tires: Maxxis Bighorn 31 10.50 15 Lift Specifications: 3 inch Misc Accessories: roof rack, smittybilt bumpers, and tons of aux lighting	didn't do anything to it, got some stuff for it though, now when I get stuck while I'm learning I can get pulled out __________________ 1990 Jeep Cherokee 4X4 3 inch lift sittin' on 31 10.50 15s

11-02-2009, 12:35 AM	#261
98CherokeeSport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 524 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: built/locked Dana 30 Rear Axle: locked 8.25 29 spline Tires: 35/12.50/15 MTRs w/kevlar Lift Specifications: Rubicon Express 6.5" w/ RE Drop Brackets	so i pulled off my rear drive line and took it for a spin around the block. the rear end vibration was gone? so i threw the front driveline in the back and it had no vibrations. then i put the old rear driveline in the front and had vibrations in the front. now i am positive the vibration is coming from the driveline. the transfer case seems fine and the SYE seems fine. all the u joints in the driveline are fine, it isnt bent, and no welds are cracked.... maybe the centering kit went bad again? __________________ 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 6.5", 35s, arb front aussie rear, armor, and some other stuff that gets me from A to B... if the area between A and B is a freakin mountain!!! Eldorado Dust Devil Child!

11-02-2009, 06:33 PM	#262
BuckB91XJ ::CF Moderator:: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Harbor, WA. Posts: 3,880 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Year: 1991 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 liter H.O. I-6, HB Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator Transmission: AW-4 Auto Tranny HB 1st gear lock Transfer Case: NP 231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker, Rusty's SB Quick Discos, ZJ Tie Rod, 95+ axle shafts Rear Axle: Dana 44 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker Tires: 33x12.50x15 Maxxis Big Horns Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rusty's Kit, 1.5" Daystar Spacer/Shackle Rough Country X-Flex Upper and Lower Control Arms Misc Accessories: ORF Bumper, XRC8000 winch, JCR Rock Sliders, Rear tire carrier and skid plates from doner XJ	How did the slip joint look? __________________ Brian Buchanan - US Navy CPO 91 XJ 87 XJ 06 KJ

10-31-2009, 03:00 AM	#258
wanagojeep Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oly, washington Posts: 138 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 str. 6 Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: D35 Tires: 235/75 Lift Specifications: stock	i partually put in my cb. just the electrical to the cb. need a cable and antenna.

10-31-2009, 12:30 PM	#260
B.Friend Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 82 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0lt Transmission: AX15 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Dana 35 Tires: MasterCraft 32" Lift Specifications: 4.5 Rubicon Exspress Kit	Well I started on my rear bumper, made brackets and got the main part on the jeep. Ran out of steel to finish it but got the lower rockers cut off so I can build the bumper as rock slifers

11-03-2009, 12:32 AM	#263
98CherokeeSport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 524 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: built/locked Dana 30 Rear Axle: locked 8.25 29 spline Tires: 35/12.50/15 MTRs w/kevlar Lift Specifications: Rubicon Express 6.5" w/ RE Drop Brackets	it looked and felt fine. i think i am just gonna buy a new whole driveline and see if that cures it. and if so then i have a spare driveline for next time. __________________ 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 6.5", 35s, arb front aussie rear, armor, and some other stuff that gets me from A to B... if the area between A and B is a freakin mountain!!! Eldorado Dust Devil Child!

11-03-2009, 08:02 AM	#265
BuckB91XJ ::CF Moderator:: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Harbor, WA. Posts: 3,880 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Year: 1991 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 liter H.O. I-6, HB Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator Transmission: AW-4 Auto Tranny HB 1st gear lock Transfer Case: NP 231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker, Rusty's SB Quick Discos, ZJ Tie Rod, 95+ axle shafts Rear Axle: Dana 44 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker Tires: 33x12.50x15 Maxxis Big Horns Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rusty's Kit, 1.5" Daystar Spacer/Shackle Rough Country X-Flex Upper and Lower Control Arms Misc Accessories: ORF Bumper, XRC8000 winch, JCR Rock Sliders, Rear tire carrier and skid plates from doner XJ	The double Cardan joint was probably the source of your vibes. Those things are a really wierd animal. They can feel all nice and tight when shaken and inspected but, then make all sorts of wierd noises and vibes when the rig is driven when they start to go bad. __________________ Brian Buchanan - US Navy CPO 91 XJ 87 XJ 06 KJ

11-03-2009, 12:31 PM	#266
98CherokeeSport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 524 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: built/locked Dana 30 Rear Axle: locked 8.25 29 spline Tires: 35/12.50/15 MTRs w/kevlar Lift Specifications: Rubicon Express 6.5" w/ RE Drop Brackets	ya i figure it isnt completely destroyed yet so i can still use it as a spare to get me out of the woods if needed. but i will stop by the junk yard when ever i get some time. __________________ 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 6.5", 35s, arb front aussie rear, armor, and some other stuff that gets me from A to B... if the area between A and B is a freakin mountain!!! Eldorado Dust Devil Child!

11-03-2009, 02:01 PM	#267
DELCOZRT Seasoned Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Delaware county PA Posts: 284 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: auto	Fixed busted tail light and added tow points to my rear frame. Put togather a winter tow kit. Slings and shackles. __________________ ∞ CBW member #8 ∞ Are you prepared for the worst?http://zombiehunters.org/ Keep your laws off my guns!! http://kylomg.com/ The deeper you go in the forest the more things there are to eat your horse.

11-03-2009, 03:04 PM	#268
Richliveshots Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 102 My Photos 95 Cherokee Year: 95 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 HO Transmission: auto Front Axle: dana 30 Lock Right locker Rear Axle: 8.25 Lock Right locker Tires: BFG 33x12.5x15 KM2 Lift Specifications: 4.5 Rough Country Misc Accessories: Eight 100 watt spot search lights, 2 piller police spots, VORTEX 10,000 LB WIRELESS WATERPROOF WINCH	I just installed my front locker yesterday. Gave it a road test last night, all seemed quite normal. Nothing Odd, no pulling or weird sounds. I guess thats the way it should go, Going to try to get out and give it a real test today. I hope Brian! Thanks for your tips, and did you get chance to go run any trails down there? __________________ I BELIEVE IN GUN CONTROL! I USE BOTH HANDS Last edited by Richliveshots; 11-03-2009 at 03:18 PM..

11-03-2009, 09:11 PM	#269
Danian619 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 50 My Photos	Originally, I started out intending to just change out the front brake pads. Never messed with the brakes before, so this was an adventure. Everything was easy and as expected. Took the rotors to Pep Boys to get them turned. After they cut it down, they were under spec, so I had to buy new rotors. Put it all together and everything seems to be working! A little more money than I was expecting to spend, but still cheaper than having a shop do it.

11-04-2009, 12:08 PM	#270
98CherokeeSport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 524 My Photos 1998 Cherokee Year: 1998 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: built/locked Dana 30 Rear Axle: locked 8.25 29 spline Tires: 35/12.50/15 MTRs w/kevlar Lift Specifications: Rubicon Express 6.5" w/ RE Drop Brackets	so i decided i would clean my rear drums out since the last muddy mess of a jeep run kind of caked everything. i took the first tire off and found a wonderful sight! my leaf spring centering bolts were sheared in half. this pushed the axle forward and loosened up my u bolts and totally messed up my pinion angle. i was shocked and then looked at the other side. the same story. so i dropped the axle down and pulled everything apart and found my shims to be in sorry condition. i ran down to TCs offroad shop and picked up some new 6 degree steel shims and centering bolts. then when i was putting the leafs back together with the shims i realized that i had lost a bottom leaf on one side... i now have six leafs on the driver side and five leafs on the drivers side... so she kind of sags now. but i got it all put back together but didnt get to drive it to test it out. now i am thinking that maybe my driveline wasnt bad? maybe just the shims messed up the pinion angle? i am going to test it out today. __________________ 1998 Jeep Cherokee Sport 6.5", 35s, arb front aussie rear, armor, and some other stuff that gets me from A to B... if the area between A and B is a freakin mountain!!! Eldorado Dust Devil Child!

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