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Using 4WD in my YJ

 
MHarmon73 MHarmon73
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 12/08
Posted: 12/16/08
01:10 PM

Hey All,
  I've always dreamed of building a nice rig and the opportunity arose a few months ago. I purchased a used 92 Wrangler w/ 96,000 miles and I just tried using 4WD Hi. It makes a hella vibration if I get 30MPH and over. Any ideas? I'm still green to the mechanics of it and I'm anxious to gettin out and rippin up some countryside.
  Thanks.  

 
fatguy4X4 fatguy4X4
Enthusiast | Posts: 524 | Joined: 05/08
Posted: 12/16/08
01:24 PM

My first thought is the front driveshaft is probably not balanced...especially for over 30mph. Do you feel the shimmy in the steering wheel or more in your seat?  

 
SnoMan SnoMan
Addict | Posts: 5783 | Joined: 05/04
Posted: 12/16/08
02:48 PM

My first guess is U-joints in front drive shaft or possibly in axle steering knuckles.  

 
FourWheeler Web Editor FourWheeler Web Editor
Administrator | Posts: 4483 | Joined: 12/06
Posted: 12/16/08
03:10 PM

Could be a bent front drive shaft  
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SnoMan SnoMan
Addict | Posts: 5783 | Joined: 05/04
Posted: 12/16/08
03:24 PM

I no not think so. My nickle is on Ujoints. (that or front drive shaft angles are way out of whack)  

 

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