Any Jeepers in here?

[lovemachine]

If you turned your tie rod 90*, how much would that affect your toe?

 

[eldirector]

If you turned your tie rod 90*, how much would that affect your toe?

How many threads per inch on your new tie-rods?

 

[lovemachine]

I dunno, I only have 1/2 inch showing, and it's either 6 or 7 threads

 

[lovemachine]

I was told that my tie rod clamps are positioned wrong. But my toe is already set.

 

[eldirector]

Well, Currie's website doesn't say, but most 7/8" tie rods are 18 TPI. So, each turn is 1/18th of an inch, and a 1/4 turn (turning 90*) would be something like 1/72". Turning the tie-rod moves BOTH tires, so divide by 2 to give you approx. 1/36".

So, actually quite a bit. Total Toe on you TJ should be around 1/16" to 1/8".

 

[lovemachine]

Is it a good idea to replace the clamp bolts with a smaller size in a Grade 8, so I can bypass that tie rod groove/channel and just spin the clamps around?

 

[Sgtusmc]

Looking to buy a jeep cherokee, box style. I'm looking on Craigslist and determining what is out there and what I can afford to handle in regards to issues present for the price. Wasn't sure if I should start a different thread or ask here for tips or suggestions.

 

[terrehautian]

North American XJ Association is a good place, might even find one modified locally there.

 

[Caleb]

Looking to buy a jeep cherokee, box style. I'm looking on Craigslist and determining what is out there and what I can afford to handle in regards to issues present for the price. Wasn't sure if I should start a different thread or ask here for tips or suggestions.

I've seen many good ones go for sale on facebook....how much you looking to spend and what are some gotta-have's and would-like's?

 

[terrehautian]

97-99 is the best years. 00-01 have the 0331 head that has been problematic to some. Some are a fan of renix's (89-91 I think), others are not. I have a 99 personally. Look for oil leaks around the rear main seal, be aware that you should change transfer case and diff fluid because of miles.

 

[Caleb]

I'll post up some xj's I see that may be worthwhile...let me know a price range.

Off hand, there's a nice looking Burgundy 1999 for $3750...rebuilt title but aside from a dent in passenger fender, body looks good. Only 96k original miles. I drive by it every day, I can take pictures and get info if you want...

 

[Sgtusmc]

Kinda what I'm going for is below. Black, lifted, cargo rack, possible winch, possible after market bumpers/brush guard.


1999 jeep cherokee

worried about the mileage though and whether the price is good or could be better. I'd rather have a good runner first and then add my own accessories as I can afford them if something like this isn't a good idea.

 

[Sgtusmc]

The above cherokee is sold btw. Just texted the seller

 

[Sgtusmc]

Do pretty much all lift jobs wobble above 45mph or so?

 

[terrehautian]

No, you have to do stuff to fix it. It could be as simple as a transfer case drop or something else.

 

[Caleb]

Do pretty much all lift jobs wobble above 45mph or so?

Vibrate or wobble?

 

[Unobogus]

Here's my new one. 1977 CJ7, 304 3-speed. I have a question for everyone. I only had this for about a month when it started making a bad noise, maybe the transmission? My question is how do I tell what model tranny I have? I wanted to think it was a T150, but I'm not sure. Does anyone have one of these that they want to get rid of? Thanks for any help.

 

[Caleb]

It should be stamped on the housing....take a wire brush that attaches to a drill/grinder and go over the whole transmission that you can reach, then spray it down with a cleaner, then wipe.

My front axle tag was coated so much so I cleaned it...now I can read it.

 

[Unobogus]

Great, thanks.

 

[saleen4971]

all this offroad talk...... im such a black sheep.