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Old 12-11-2011, 02:21 AM
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my tie rod broke while i was driving my 99 jeep. And well I think my A frame is bent. I was wondering if I could come-a-long it back in place? Or any other options? Thanks
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Not sure what you're calling an A-frame, can you post some pictures.
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There is no A frame on an XJ. Are you sure you're talking about a cherokee and not one of these newer "Grand Cherokee" things? Definately a big difference between the two.
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There is no A frame on an XJ. Are you sure you're talking about a cherokee and not one of these newer "Grand Cherokee" things? Definately a big difference between the two.
Either way all '99 jeeps have solid axles
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Umm. Well if my axle was pushed back would it break anything then.
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If your not sure maybe you should have someone else look at it.
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I think you mean a control arm.
If one is bent you need to replace it.
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I think you mean a control arm.
If one is bent you need to replace it.
Was thinking that also. Can you post up some pics for us
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NEVER "bend back" suspension parts.
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I know thats broke. I havnt really looked at it much. I was wondering what else would break to cause the axle to be pushed back.

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looks like your stabilizer is bent as well..
And if that is a stabilizer im looking at, isnt it on the wrong side?

EDIT: nvm, didnt look closely enough.
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How did you manage all of that??? I think that tie rod broke the end off of the steering knuckle!!!
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Man I don't have a clue. My mom was driving down the road and it broke. Ya it's not the tie rod that's broke its what connects it to the wheel. (I don't know what's it called tho)
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The steering knuckle and from first pic looks like the long adjusting sleeve is bent.
Never seen a knuckle break like that except in a accident. Didint bounce off a curb or something? It does not break for no reason.
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