Help 99 XJ pulling badly when accelerating.
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From: Boulder, CO
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6
Ok so I looked at the rear end today and my bushings are near shot. I will replace the u bolts while I am doing bushings. As for the exhaust problem I know what is causing that it is an easy fix. I would like new leaf springs (Mine are flat as a pancake) I have a procrap 3" lift with JKS shackles does anybody recommend the rubicon express RE1463 - LEAF SPRING XJ 3.5"?
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From: Landers, CA
Year: Several
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
When a line drawn through the rear axle is not parallel with a line drawn through the front axle you get what's called "offset." The result is felt as "torque steer." Often it's bad enough you can see it driving behind - it looks like it's trying to go sideways - "doglegging."
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Year: 1999
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Well I feel like a complete idiot I looked over everything twice and fond nothing until thursday night when my right rear tire looked low. checked it it was at 8psi. I had checked pressure a few days before with good results being how cold its been up here. Oh well thanks for your help.
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From: A curiously warm handbasket
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Originally Posted by hearsedriver
Well I feel like a complete idiot I looked over everything twice and fond nothing until thursday night when my right rear tire looked low. checked it it was at 8psi. I had checked pressure a few days before with good results being how cold its been up here. Oh well thanks for your help. 


At least it was a cheap fix.
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