So I jacked up my front, 94 Grand Cherokee with a 3.5" lift, to see if my ball joints were bad. I put my hands-on 12 and 6 and wiggled the tire back and forth. The ball joints didn't seem to move at all but it did move around a lot at the axel. My CV boot with torn up, not sure how long. I do get a clunking at times when I turn but I can't tell if there is noise when I drive because its always loud. My though was wheel bearing but it may also be the axel assembly, CV, or both?

I was going to eventually get timken wheel bearings but if I am going to need the axel assembly and bearings I don't know if I can afford them. Are there others that are ok? Like this kit from 1a auto

https://www.1aauto.com/jeep-wheel-hu...1020315&y=1994

I can't afford top of the line stuff right now but I also don't want to have to do this again in a year. Any thoughts?

 

So I was trying to take the center nut off my hub assembly. Its tough. I don't have an impact wrench so someone said I have to put the tire on and brake it free? No idea how to do that or if there is another way. Can I get a torch and heat it?

 

My mechanic put a large screwdriver in the side of the rotor and braced it against the caliper bracket when he torqued the axle nut. This should work in reverse.

The hard part is getting the hub out of the steering knuckle. They tend to "rust-weld" in the bore. This is where you may need heat.

 

I'll give that a shot thanks!