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The front of my Jeep is “Jacking” itself up

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Old 01-17-2011, 03:31 PM
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Thanks for the help all. Now that i know, i will not do it.

If you can post an image of your front track bar connection at the axle and frame as well as the drag link at the pitman arm and axle, we will be more than happy to help you out with any bump steer you may or may not have given the combination of parts you are running!
I'll snap some tomorrow and post them. Thanks!
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Old 01-17-2011, 03:34 PM
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The OP has received some great advice. The problem is caused by being in 4WD on a surface that provides too much traction.
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Old 01-17-2011, 04:59 PM
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Aww man, yall spoiled it. I was gonna ask for a vid of him going around in circles really fast on the pavement.
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Old 01-17-2011, 06:01 PM
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Custom Drive Shafts............................................ .$ 1,000
F/R Pro Rock Dynatrac 60's W/ Pro steer..................$ 5,999 ea



Reading your free owner's manual to see how the 4wd works................$ PRICELESS

This thread made me laugh out loud especially the video!
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Old 01-17-2011, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by armycop
Custom Drive Shafts............................................ .$ 1,000
F/R Pro Rock Dynatrac 60's W/ Pro steer..................$ 5,999 ea



Reading your free owner's manual to see how the 4wd works................$ PRICELESS

This thread made me laugh out loud especially the video!

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Old 01-17-2011, 06:07 PM
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Next vid should be 4wd on pavement, doing donuts. Floor it till shit breaks and the front won't raise like that anymo.
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Old 01-17-2011, 06:21 PM
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I was wondering how long it would take before he'd get mauled. lol
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Old 01-17-2011, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyJeep75
I was wondering how long it would take before he'd get mauled. lol
Year:2010.Model:Sport Unlimited.Color:Mango Tango.
Transmission:Automatic.
Suspension:Rock Krawler 5.5 X-Factor
Currie Anti Rock F/R
JKS Acos Pro Bump Stops (REMOVED, They are POS)
F/R EVO Bumpstops Brackets and Black KING 2" Bumpstops.Wheels & Tires:Micky Classic Rims
With Goodyear MT2 40"
Staun Internal Bead locks.Bumpers:Fab Fours All Around.Armor:M.O.R.E. Oil and Evap Canister Armour.Drivetrain:F/R Pro Rock Dynatrac 60's W/ Pro steer
Custom Drive Shafts
HD 7075 Aluminum Tie Rod
Stock Transfer Case.Winch:Warn 9.5ti
Master Pull Superline HD Synthetic Rope.Performance:Fahrenheit Orange FAST.Lights:Rigid Industries 50" E Series LED Lightbar
Orange under carriage NEON.Accessories:Cobra Radio
FireStik

The funny part for me is with all these mods and $$$ spent he still was ready to come on a public forum and destroy the reputation of a 4wd shop by saying they f'd something up when it was "driver error"

With the amount of $$.$$$ I’ve put into this thing, I’m done with 4 Wheel parts. I’m tired of their BS. I need help, a competent technician, or a shop that says “We’ve worked on this type of equipment before and we’ve seen this problem, we can fix it!” to repair it so it’s DONE and WORKING.
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Old 01-17-2011, 07:16 PM
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Give him a break Crawling around the mall parking lots can be tough and he just wanted to make sure 4wd worked before heading out to walmart...... Also the video made my night, especially when tires were actually skipping like 2 or 3 times. Imagine the stress that was on the driveshafts, axles and tcase ouch
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Old 01-17-2011, 07:41 PM
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WTF... Theres a moment when you can feel that the hole front drive train is gonna blow out in pieces. They'll be picking up gears and shaft up to three months later. :P

Seriously man. Just don't.
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