Do I need a new tie rod or track bar?

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Nov 3, 2010 | 11:57 AM

#16

Gee oh Dee

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From: Milwaukee, WI

Year: 1987

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Originally Posted by Paco182

I'll bet he picked it up from one of my posts. It's a great pic.

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Originally Posted by rich

I picked it up from someone, I dont recall off hand but I give them my thanks for it.

No one saw the "4x4explore" logo in the bottom right corner of that pic?

I'm guessing its originally theirs, but I could be wrong.

Either way, rich posted it for us, and I thank him for doing so!

Nov 3, 2010 | 01:40 PM

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chiefcherokee

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From: Illinois

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

Hmmmm...
Maybe it is actually my ball joints because when I go over bumps I get a thunk but I always thought that was my custom bumper that still needs more bolts because it is not 100% tight.

Also, my wear seems to be rather sporadic. And sometimes when I am going very slow, as in parking lots, it feels and sounds like I am driving a Panzer tank but perhaps that is merely due to the uneven tire wear; I don't know.

Nov 3, 2010 | 02:00 PM

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sandaddik2

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From: Hesperia

Year: 89

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

a simple way to see what is worn out is have someone wiggle the steering wheel while you lay under it and look for parts that are moving as in worn out

Nov 3, 2010 | 02:51 PM

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s14unimog

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Originally Posted by Paco182

If the whole wheel moved in and out, trackbar. If they turned small amounts with little resistance (wiggled easily) it could be a tierod end on your tierod or draglink. If the top and bottom of the tire moved alternatively its the ball joints.

I'm sure you meant axle for trackbar issues. I bet its the ball joints. have you greased them regularly? After I bought my Jeep I serviced all the joints with grease. While I pushed grease in the ball joints, you could actually see them move slightly... I bet its ball joints.

But like the previous response said, get someone to turn the wheel and just look for slack movement.