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I posted earlier in the thread, but I wanted to show my updates. The only thing that I updated was the wheels and tires. I think it looks b!T@H!n...
I have made some more progress with my WJ and its shifting problem in the front end while driving....it seems the rebuilt gearbox that was purchased from AutoZone was crap. it steered the Jeep ok, but it seems that the bearings for the pitman arm shaft were really bad. I am including a pic to illustrate. With the bearings being bad, it was allowing lateral movement.
What I did was I ordered a used gearbox from ebay and when it was delivered I disassembled the pitman section of the gearbox and removed the seals and bearings. I then ordered the new seals and bearings and when they arrived I rebuilt the used steering gearbox, installed it in my WJ, and then returned my purchased gearbox for a full refund. I haven't had a problem with the shifting in the front end since. I also re-adjusted my caster to a lower setting so that I wouldn't have the death wobble re-occur. So, if anyone is having this problem in their WJ, tell them to check for loose components and also check to make sure that there is no lateral movement in their steering gearbox.
My 99 WJ with 4" BDS, Fox 2.0 shocks, BDS adjustable track bar, BDS quick disconnects, 32x11.50's and Rubicon wheels with 1.5" spacers. JKS ACOS in works for retro fit to WJ. Build thread is here
This is how it looked when I first bought it back in July of last year.
This is how it looks today
Last edited by NightMares; 02-27-2015 at 10:34 AM.
can't see it...but you can see what it is doing.... with WJ (?) wimping out and driving wrong way down street. 5.2 Super 44. Doesn't seem that loud when driving, guess the mike picks up everything
01-10-2015, 09:38 AM
