Binding when going around corners

[AKhighmark]

Have an issue with the Jeep seeming to bind when going around corners. All front end pieces are new including axle u joints. Looked at front diff when drained oil and all looks good. Front driveline is currently off to rule out issues.

Mostly out of ideas at this moment. Anyone have any thoughts?

Thanks

 

[macleanflood]

You have a lunchbox locker?

-Mac

 

[AKhighmark]

No lockers. I’m stumped.

 

[macleanflood]

Pictures might help. Otherwise I'm mostly guessing. Start working through backwards of what you touched. Make sure everything is torqued and has clearance.

-Mac

 

[AKhighmark]

The binding was what started this excersize. Had the front wheels off the ground and saw a ball joint going along with a wheel bearing.
Hoped that was the issue but sadly not.

 

[KennethS]

Have an issue with the Jeep seeming to bind when going around corners.

If you are in 4WD this is normal. If you are in 2WD there is an issue.

 

[B1Toad]

If you are in 4WD this is normal. If you are in 2WD there is an issue.

With the front driveshaft removed isn't it essentially in 2WD?

 

[KennethS]

With the front driveshaft removed isn't it essentially in 2WD?

No, there is no essentially about it. It DEFINITIVELY in 2WD.

 

[tr21triton]

Have you had the front cover off of your diff. ? I would 1st think axle u-joints but you say you changed them already and it was doing it before. Maybe something going on it the pumpkin binding the axles.

 

[tnjeepguy]

Have you had the front cover off of your diff. ?

"Looked at front diff when drained oil and all looks good."

More info needed: both right and left ? tires rubbing ? bent steering parts ? what new pieces ?
Little more description and a few pics would be real helpful

 

[AndyG]

Can you lift it and turn the wheels and see if something binds then - and could it be his rear axles/diff(?)

Just throwing ideas out.

 

[TurboTJ]

Are the steering stops properly installed?

 

[AKhighmark]

 

[AKhighmark]

Steering works fine when jacked up. Turns fine with no binding on the garage floor. Steering stops are correct.

Only happens while turning when driving.

 

[speeding_infraction]

Do you have 4 jack stands? If you're willing to accept the risk put it on jack stands and have somebody either steer in drive or look underneath while you steer in drive. Maybe you could see whatever it is that's binding up.

 

[AKhighmark]

My assessment was incorrect. Pulled rear diff cover and discovered broken spider gears.

 

[tr21triton]

And @AndyG wins a cookie and rubber duck

 

[tr21triton]

My assessment was incorrect. Pulled rear diff cover and discovered broken spider gears.

thats not too bad, fairly easy to change out. Had to replace mine on my Sahara.

 

[macleanflood]

Better than my issue...

-Mac

 

[AndyG]

And @AndyG wins a cookie and rubber duck

Can I get a cookie shaped like a rubber duck?