Well I think I need to have the front end jacked up to do the currectlync, and I only have one set of jack stands. So… the skid plate is out. About to go eat a sammich and then come back and do this cable shifter. Wish me luck.
What did you do to your TJ today?
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Tuesday looks like a lot of work !
No kidding, im just glad this is one of the last big things I do this year until I am ready to swap out the 5.3 for a 6.2 this upcoming winter.
RFAASRMA
TJ Enthusiast
I’m cleaning up a set of Dana 44’s to install eventually. Taking my time with these trying to make sure I get everything right.
Well my savvy shifter cable is in. That wasn’t bad at all. The hardest part was getting that damn rubber bushing out of the top bracket. Geez. I used up all my cuss words I know gettin that thing out.
I’ll have to wait til tomorrow to finish tightening it down and adjustments. It’s a school night and past my helpers bed time.
I’ll have to wait til tomorrow to finish tightening it down and adjustments. It’s a school night and past my helpers bed time.
Is it a single clunk or is it like a continual click while holding the wheel at certain positions while driving? If it’s just a single pop it could even be your steering shaft or something
I spent the day chasing down the intermittent popping/clicking noise that I hear in the front driver’s side when I turn. Now that I’ve actually been paying attention, I’ve noticed that the noise occurs at low speeds when I turn both to the right and to the left, and when I go over bumps. I can also feel it in the pedals. The front drive shaft seems alright. I’ve tried disconnecting the sway bar, spraying the u-joints with kroil, adjusting the transfer case shifter cable, and disconnecting the steering damper, as well as monitoring the track bar, tie rod, drag link, and steering components for movement with a camera while I drive. No joy. Next stop is opening up the front diff (need to change the fluid in both diffs anyway).
This is what I use. Ease2U Motorcycles Hex Axle Tool – 17mm, 19mm, 22mm, 24mm – Hex Allen Front Wheel Hub Axle Spindle Socket Adapter Tool 3/8” Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S8SHT3Q/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Couldn’t find a good before picture but here’s the after
Next I need to replace my Rubicon decals
Jacket4256
TJ Enthusiast
its more of a single clunk with the wheel turn, I noticed it at low speed in a parking lot. it also does do it while not moving at all.
Ya,I wish they fit a 2002.Took the wife for her first ride in the Jeep since my new top was installed. After a 20 mile highway drive she said, "That new top is way more quiet than the old Bestop. It doesn't flap at all. I can even hear to talk on my phone now."
4 yrs ago when I got my Jeep it was missing those straps. I ended up using two small dog collars with the plastic clips and hung them from the rear bow. There are dozens colors and patterns to choose from. Of course they're almost completely hidden and I don't have a picture but mine have a grey/black diamond plate pattern (to look super strong) and they go well with my silver Jeep with black trim when the are holding the rear window up.
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Have you checked your track bar?
Well, technically this was yesterday. But I got my 5.9 engine harness just about finished.
