Xj pulls to the right hard in 4wd

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08-19-2018, 11:03 PM

Xjtre

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Xj pulls to the right hard in 4wd

My 1990 xj pulls to the right extremely hard when I put it in 4wd and I don’t know why. It’s on a 3 1/2 inch lift with 32s I just replaced my tie rods, ball joints, track bar(which was previously stock), my upper and lower control arm bushings and it has a locker. It’s hasnt been aligned but this has been a problem before. Anyone know what the issue may be?

Last edited by Xjtre; 08-19-2018 at 11:09 PM. Reason: I meant to say it pulls to the right not left

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08-20-2018, 06:49 PM

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All that and no alignment? Ya I'm going to say alignment first.

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08-20-2018, 08:06 PM

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I don't think the alignment would be an issue if it's only pulling right when in 4wd. My first thought would be the CAD, but since it pulls right (same side as cad) I don't think it would be that. Is it locked in the front or rear? Could be a broken driver side axle shaft if it's locked in the front.

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08-20-2018, 08:36 PM

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You can put it up on jack stands with all 4 wheels off the ground start it up put it in 4 wheel drive and see what happens you can ride the brake a little just to put a small load on it .