Front end project

[Tbird Clair]

It's time to have the front end issue looked at and dealt with. I plan to have 3 or 4 mechanics give me their assessment what they think needs to be done to correct the wobble and inability to align and balance the jeep properly... I will need some guidance from you all as I get each assessment. But I will be doing my own research as well, of course... I'll be taking it to two (possibly 3) local shops that I have trust in and one off road shop out of town that has an excellent reputation... here goes nuthin'!

Mechanic #1 (the mechanic who was able to finally pinpoint the busted TPS):

-All 4 ball joints replaced
-New track bar(recommends teraflex)
-brake fluid flush
-p/s fluid flush
-axel u-joints have play (should be replaced)
-Clean and adjust rear brakes

 

[Bigbill]

Get some moly grease from tractor supply and grease all the zerk fittings good.

 

[PStov98TJ]

Do you have a jack at home? If so, you can check the ball joints yourself to make sure he isn't recommending them just because. They are expensive and don't need to be replaced if they're not worn out. On the other hand, if they are on the way out, definitely get them replaced.

For the trackbar, we'd need to know more about your jeep such as lift height to make a recommendation. But I will say that I'd stay away from teraflex. There are very few companies I'd buy a trackbar from at all, and for good reason.

 

[Tbird Clair]

Do you have a jack at home? If so, you can check the ball joints yourself to make sure he isn't recommending them just because. They are expensive and don't need to be replaced if they're not worn out. On the other hand, if they are on the way out, definitely get them replaced.

For the trackbar, we'd need to know more about your jeep such as lift height to make a recommendation. But I will say that I'd stay away from teraflex. There are very few companies I'd buy a trackbar from at all, and for good reason.

Thanks. I'm unsure of how the lift is set up, but the tires are 33" with not much room between them and the fenders... Couple three inches.

What company WOULD you buy a track bar from? Currie?

 

[PStov98TJ]

It really depends upon knowing your lift height. Although with 33's, I'd be surprised if you didn't have at least 2" of lift.
If it's 2" or less, a stock trackbar is what I'd do. 2.5" to 3" lift, I'd go with Metalcloak. And for 3.5"+ I'd go with Currie.

If you can get the measurement from the top of your front spring, to the spring pad, that will help a lot.

P.S. I love your avatar picture:beer-toast1: