Jeep Noob's xJ

RenoXJ · 09-07-2008, 01:51 PM

Hi all.

I started out with this 98 xJ..

its white. auto. 4.0L

came with re 3.5 super flex kit.

sway bars are off all the way around.
it has a roof rack with spare tire

front end is shot.

i went ahead and tuned er up. all new fluid. new cap rotor wires plugs and air filter.

cat was busted and intermediate pipe kissed a few rocks in its day so i replaced both of those.

i am rebuildng the front end. i got the currie HD tie rod setup, seals it axle tube seals, power trax lock rite, currie bump stops, and control arm skids. i went ahead and rebuilt the flex joints in my rubicon express control arms. i cant get rid of this clunk!! ugh!

I replaced the worn 32" geolandars with some 31 m/t's

I was sifting thru the junkyard the other day, and I scored a steel gas tank skid plate and transfer case skid, battery bracket, and retractable underhood light all for 40.00! i was stoked

so ill post up some new pics when im not at work

XJ Stryker · 09-07-2008, 01:59 PM

Nice start!!! Moved to Cherokee Chat as this is not a build thread. yet.... IF it becomes a nice build thread PM me and I will be happy to move it back.

BlueXJ · 09-07-2008, 02:05 PM

Good score at the J/Y. The clunk could be a broken weld on the control arm boxes. Check your unit bearings too. also the axle u-joints have been known to make a clunk. Front driveshaft crosses need checking too.

RenoXJ · 09-07-2008, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJ Stryker

Nice start!!! Moved to Cherokee Chat as this is not a build thread. yet.... IF it becomes a nice build thread PM me and I will be happy to move it back.

That sux

this is my opening to my build thread. work in progress type thing.

RenoXJ · 09-07-2008, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueXJ

Good score at the J/Y. The clunk could be a broken weld on the control arm boxes. Check your unit bearings too. also the axle u-joints have been known to make a clunk. Front driveshaft crosses need checking too.

it ONLY clunks when in 4WD too... hmmm

BlueXJ · 09-07-2008, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueXJ

Good score at the J/Y. The clunk could be a broken weld on the control arm boxes. Check your unit bearings too. also the axle u-joints have been known to make a clunk. Front driveshaft crosses need checking too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeepNoob

it ONLY clunks when in 4WD too... hmmm

More than likely the axle u-joints then and check the front driveshaft too.

RenoXJ · 09-07-2008, 02:13 PM

thanks blue, what should i ck in the front drive shaft ?

BlueXJ · 09-07-2008, 02:18 PM

Check the u-joints. If you need to replace them then DO NOT buy the greasable ones b/c they have a hollow channel running through them and are thus weaker.

RenoXJ · 09-07-2008, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueXJ

Check the u-joints. If you need to replace them then DO NOT buy the greasable ones b/c they have a hollow channel running through them and are thus weaker.

Ok, ill get new u joints... NON greasable

mike · 09-07-2008, 03:31 PM

i have always bought the greaseable ones. is it not better to be able to grease them?

BlueXJ · 09-07-2008, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

i have always bought the greaseable ones. is it not better to be able to grease them?

Driveshaft u-joints should be greasable but the axle u-joints are not reachable so it is a waste of structural strength.
You did understand that the axle ones are the non greasable ones I hope. Sry if I wasn't 100% clear about that.

95XJ · 09-07-2008, 07:29 PM

I have a loud clunk as well and happens during slow speed sharp turns. happens often in 2WD. I was told it was u-joints as well.... but am unsure.

BlueXJ · 09-07-2008, 08:55 PM

Since XJs do not have selectable hubs the axles turn whenever the Jeep is moving. The front axle u-joints and the front driveshaft move as well. So all are subject to be the cause of the clunking 95XJ, you need to check them all. Clunking during turns are more likely to be the axle u-joints though.

RenoXJ · 09-10-2008, 11:17 AM

new pics

RenoXJ · 09-10-2008, 11:17 AM

09-07-2008, 01:51 PM	#1
RenoXJ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 799 My Photos 98 Cherokee Year: 98 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4L Transmission: Auto Transfer Case: 242 with Hnt... soon to be 231J AA SYE Front Axle: 30 with a lock rite and seals it seals Rear Axle: 8.25 29 spline soon to be locked... Tires: 31's Lift Specifications: RE super flex 3.5, RE track bar, AAL rear Misc Accessories: Currie steering, Stereo, hi lift, rear reciever hitch, hellas, surco rack....	Jeep Noob's xJ Hi all. I started out with this 98 xJ.. its white. auto. 4.0L came with re 3.5 super flex kit. sway bars are off all the way around. it has a roof rack with spare tire front end is shot. i went ahead and tuned er up. all new fluid. new cap rotor wires plugs and air filter. cat was busted and intermediate pipe kissed a few rocks in its day so i replaced both of those. i am rebuildng the front end. i got the currie HD tie rod setup, seals it axle tube seals, power trax lock rite, currie bump stops, and control arm skids. i went ahead and rebuilt the flex joints in my rubicon express control arms. i cant get rid of this clunk!! ugh! I replaced the worn 32" geolandars with some 31 m/t's I was sifting thru the junkyard the other day, and I scored a steel gas tank skid plate and transfer case skid, battery bracket, and retractable underhood light all for 40.00! i was stoked so ill post up some new pics when im not at work Last edited by RenoXJ; 09-10-2008 at 11:16 AM.. Reason: new pics

09-07-2008, 01:59 PM	#2
XJ Stryker The CF Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Radcliff, Ky Posts: 4,720 My Photos 87 Wagoneer Year: 87 Model: Wagoneer Engine: 4.0 I6 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: 242 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Dana 44 Tires: Hankook dyna pro 30's Lift Specifications: RC 3in lift Misc Accessories: Lots of Rust	Nice start!!! Moved to Cherokee Chat as this is not a build thread. yet.... IF it becomes a nice build thread PM me and I will be happy to move it back. __________________ 1987 Black Jeep Wagoneer 4.0L I6 242 30/44 3in RC 1987 Tan Jeep Wagoneer 4.0L I6 242 30/44 3in RC 2006 F-150 King Ranch 5.4L V-8 Triton Check out my Waggy build here!

09-07-2008, 02:05 PM	#3
BlueXJ Renix Super Guru Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In yourz postez fissin jurr spelinzs Posts: 18,067 My Photos 1990/1989 Cherokee Year: 1990/1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Renix Transmission: AW4/AX15 Transfer Case: NP242 Front Axle: Dana30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Chryco 29 spline Tires: 31 x 10.50 BFG KOs Lift Specifications: 3.5" Rubicon Express Misc Accessories: Homemade bumpers & MM Winch JKS Trackbar ZJ steering	Good score at the J/Y. The clunk could be a broken weld on the control arm boxes. Check your unit bearings too. also the axle u-joints have been known to make a clunk. Front driveshaft crosses need checking too. __________________ JEEP I bow to its almighty power which no mortal 4x4 can match. R.I.P. Zachman you will be missed. CF the friendly forum http://www.xjtalk.com/index.php www.ComancheClub.com CBW Member #69

09-07-2008, 02:18 PM	#8
BlueXJ Renix Super Guru Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In yourz postez fissin jurr spelinzs Posts: 18,067 My Photos 1990/1989 Cherokee Year: 1990/1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Renix Transmission: AW4/AX15 Transfer Case: NP242 Front Axle: Dana30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Chryco 29 spline Tires: 31 x 10.50 BFG KOs Lift Specifications: 3.5" Rubicon Express Misc Accessories: Homemade bumpers & MM Winch JKS Trackbar ZJ steering	Check the u-joints. If you need to replace them then DO NOT buy the greasable ones b/c they have a hollow channel running through them and are thus weaker. __________________ JEEP I bow to its almighty power which no mortal 4x4 can match. R.I.P. Zachman you will be missed. CF the friendly forum http://www.xjtalk.com/index.php www.ComancheClub.com CBW Member #69

09-07-2008, 03:31 PM	#10
mike Seasoned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 367 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Year: 1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: stock Rear Axle: stock and welded Tires: 235/75/15 slicks	i have always bought the greaseable ones. is it not better to be able to grease them? __________________ http://i38.tinypic.com/hv5jpy.jpg

09-07-2008, 02:13 PM	#7
RenoXJ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 799 My Photos 98 Cherokee Year: 98 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4L Transmission: Auto Transfer Case: 242 with Hnt... soon to be 231J AA SYE Front Axle: 30 with a lock rite and seals it seals Rear Axle: 8.25 29 spline soon to be locked... Tires: 31's Lift Specifications: RE super flex 3.5, RE track bar, AAL rear Misc Accessories: Currie steering, Stereo, hi lift, rear reciever hitch, hellas, surco rack....	thanks blue, what should i ck in the front drive shaft ?

09-07-2008, 07:29 PM	#12
95XJ Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 26 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 H.O. Transmission: AX-15 Transfer Case: New Process 231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Dana 35 Tires: 30x9.5x15 Mickey Thompsons Lift Specifications: 3" Rustys Full Pack 305STS Misc Accessories: 15" Eagle Alloys Series 187 Wheels	I have a loud clunk as well and happens during slow speed sharp turns. happens often in 2WD. I was told it was u-joints as well.... but am unsure.

09-07-2008, 08:55 PM	#13
BlueXJ Renix Super Guru Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In yourz postez fissin jurr spelinzs Posts: 18,067 My Photos 1990/1989 Cherokee Year: 1990/1989 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Renix Transmission: AW4/AX15 Transfer Case: NP242 Front Axle: Dana30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Chryco 29 spline Tires: 31 x 10.50 BFG KOs Lift Specifications: 3.5" Rubicon Express Misc Accessories: Homemade bumpers & MM Winch JKS Trackbar ZJ steering	Since XJs do not have selectable hubs the axles turn whenever the Jeep is moving. The front axle u-joints and the front driveshaft move as well. So all are subject to be the cause of the clunking 95XJ, you need to check them all. Clunking during turns are more likely to be the axle u-joints though. __________________ JEEP I bow to its almighty power which no mortal 4x4 can match. R.I.P. Zachman you will be missed. CF the friendly forum http://www.xjtalk.com/index.php www.ComancheClub.com CBW Member #69

09-10-2008, 11:17 AM	#14
RenoXJ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 799 My Photos 98 Cherokee Year: 98 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4L Transmission: Auto Transfer Case: 242 with Hnt... soon to be 231J AA SYE Front Axle: 30 with a lock rite and seals it seals Rear Axle: 8.25 29 spline soon to be locked... Tires: 31's Lift Specifications: RE super flex 3.5, RE track bar, AAL rear Misc Accessories: Currie steering, Stereo, hi lift, rear reciever hitch, hellas, surco rack....	new pics

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