98 XJ Front End Problem?
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98 XJ Front End Problem?
Hi Everyone,
I just picked up a 98 XJ and have been working on the front end.
First a little back ground.
I just put new wheel hubs, shocks, rotors and pads on.
On the drivers side I ran into a stripped caliper bolt hole on the steering knuckle. I was able to find another one at the junk yard and while replacing it I realized the ball joints probably should be replaced. So I put in new upper and lower on the drivers side only.
Got it all back together and it seemed to drive real good. While I was putting it in the garage this morning I noticed it was jerky on a tight left hand turn into the garage. It's not in 4WD! Also the U-Joints were replaced on the passenger side and are in good shape on the drivers side.
I'm new to these Jeeps and am wondering if I messed up something or if it maybe needs an alignment?? Or is this just the way they turn even in 2WD?
Thought I would see if anyone might have some ideas.
Thanks in advance.
I just picked up a 98 XJ and have been working on the front end.
First a little back ground.
I just put new wheel hubs, shocks, rotors and pads on.
On the drivers side I ran into a stripped caliper bolt hole on the steering knuckle. I was able to find another one at the junk yard and while replacing it I realized the ball joints probably should be replaced. So I put in new upper and lower on the drivers side only.
Got it all back together and it seemed to drive real good. While I was putting it in the garage this morning I noticed it was jerky on a tight left hand turn into the garage. It's not in 4WD! Also the U-Joints were replaced on the passenger side and are in good shape on the drivers side.
I'm new to these Jeeps and am wondering if I messed up something or if it maybe needs an alignment?? Or is this just the way they turn even in 2WD?
Thought I would see if anyone might have some ideas.
Thanks in advance.
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