The front of my Jeep is “Jacking” itself up
01-18-2011, 07:03 AM
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No it only does it when I'm turning on dry pavement. It drives fine in a straight line while in 4WD.
I only recently noticed it. During the summer I didn't put it in 4WD until I got to the trail, and it did fine. But since winter showed up, I would put it in 4WD to get into the mountains. When I came back from the mountains, I was in a parking lot, and first noticed it.
So here's another noob question. Can I leave the hubs locked in, and go from 4WD to 2WD while in a parking lot to say: Pull into a parking space, or make a u turn... Then when I'm done and heading back out to the snowy roads, put it back in 4WD?
I only recently noticed it. During the summer I didn't put it in 4WD until I got to the trail, and it did fine. But since winter showed up, I would put it in 4WD to get into the mountains. When I came back from the mountains, I was in a parking lot, and first noticed it.
So here's another noob question. Can I leave the hubs locked in, and go from 4WD to 2WD while in a parking lot to say: Pull into a parking space, or make a u turn... Then when I'm done and heading back out to the snowy roads, put it back in 4WD?
01-18-2011, 07:17 AM
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No it only does it when I'm turning on dry pavement. It drives fine in a straight line while in 4WD.
I only recently noticed it. During the summer I didn't put it in 4WD until I got to the trail, and it did fine. But since winter showed up, I would put it in 4WD to get into the mountains. When I came back from the mountains, I was in a parking lot, and first noticed it.
So here's another noob question. Can I leave the hubs locked in, and go from 4WD to 2WD while in a parking lot to say: Pull into a parking space, or make a u turn... Then when I'm done and heading back out to the snowy roads, put it back in 4WD?
I only recently noticed it. During the summer I didn't put it in 4WD until I got to the trail, and it did fine. But since winter showed up, I would put it in 4WD to get into the mountains. When I came back from the mountains, I was in a parking lot, and first noticed it.
So here's another noob question. Can I leave the hubs locked in, and go from 4WD to 2WD while in a parking lot to say: Pull into a parking space, or make a u turn... Then when I'm done and heading back out to the snowy roads, put it back in 4WD?
01-18-2011, 07:29 AM
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I suppose next time I won't ask.
As for 4 Wheel Parts, there's a list of crap that they broke on this thing while putting it together, such as only tac welding the upper front control link. They backed it out of the bay, and SNAP, there went the coil overs. Incorrectly adjusting the camber/caster, blowing out the Dynatrac Ball joints. I had to go to another shop just to get the geometry fixed. The front axle was so off it was hitting the oil pan... And there's more.
So next time i need help, I won't be coming here. Thanks to all that did offer help.
As for 4 Wheel Parts, there's a list of crap that they broke on this thing while putting it together, such as only tac welding the upper front control link. They backed it out of the bay, and SNAP, there went the coil overs. Incorrectly adjusting the camber/caster, blowing out the Dynatrac Ball joints. I had to go to another shop just to get the geometry fixed. The front axle was so off it was hitting the oil pan... And there's more.
So next time i need help, I won't be coming here. Thanks to all that did offer help.
I didn't know a 4wd would do that on pavement. Will a truck do this too? I have had 3 or 4 people in pickups say they run the 4wd down the highway sometimes. I never run mine unless I am offroad.
01-18-2011, 07:30 AM
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Correct me if i am wrong but a stock jeep hub is locked? The advantage to a locking hub is when driving in 2wd(unlocked) the wheel is not connected to the differental? in order to use 4wd with a "locking hub" you have to lock it?
01-18-2011, 07:32 AM
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Yes, you can leave the hubs locked in. Once it's in 2wd, it doesn't matter if you lock or unlock the hubs.
01-18-2011, 07:41 AM
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The main advantage to hub lockouts on an axle is just the fact that when the hubs are unlocked, it prevents the driveline from turning so you have less wear and tear and resistance driving down the road.
I miss the locking hubs on Jeeps, they were great and an easy fail safe to repair. Now instead of blowing a hub, you have to destroy an axle shaft or worse.
I miss the locking hubs on Jeeps, they were great and an easy fail safe to repair. Now instead of blowing a hub, you have to destroy an axle shaft or worse.
01-18-2011, 10:04 AM
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Yeah, i get it. Does anyone know of a case where someone tore their shit up driving in 4wd on dry pavement?
01-18-2011, 10:17 AM
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01-18-2011, 10:21 AM
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YES... is a Grand Cherokee http://www.rubicon-trail.com/4WD101/driveline-bind.html