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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Steering wander #453677 05/22/04 09:38 PM Joined: May 2004 Posts: 3 S studyb OP Need a Spot I've got a 84 CJ8 that has an intermittant problem. Once in a while when I make a turn it begins to occillate. The front end/steering wheel turn back and forth. Its anywhere from a rapid almost shake to a slow wander, if a cop was following he would bust me for drunk driving. If I stop work the wheel lock to lock a time or two it goes away. I can;t intentionally dupicate the problem. Anyone else ever have this? Anyone have any ideas? Re: Steering wander [Re: studyb] #453678 05/23/04 03:07 PM Joined: Oct 1999 Posts: 2,211 Denver, Colorado S superdawg Body Damage is Cool A couple different things, one, it sounds a little like the "death wobble" (ball joints, loose tie rod ends, out of alignment) Second, are you driving with your hubs locked in? Or maybe a hub is "stuck" in locked in mode? If so, it sound like you could have a front axle u joint that is seized. Sounds like some maintenance could fix it? SD Re: Steering wander [Re: studyb] #453679 05/24/04 06:23 AM Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,398 Mississippi JeePete Body Damage is Cool Be sure to check out your tie rod ends closely. A friendwith a (cowinkydink) 84 cj was replacing his bent tie rod and discovered one end was completely stripped out. At a glance the end looked fine but it was loose and had wallowed out all the threads. jeepdoc.com has great prices on whole tie rods with ends if you need one. Freedom Off Road Re: Steering wander [Re: superdawg] #453680 05/24/04 04:27 PM Anonymous Unregistered Additionally, you may want to check the actual bolts that hold the steering gear to the framerail. I have found that these bolts come loose over time. The brackets that hold the gear are kinda wimpy, you should inspect for cracks around the mounting holes. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" /> Totally time for some front end parts. Good Luck <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> Moderated by  4x4Wire  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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