RCP Phx
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I'd be more worried about all the rust!
It's also obvious that "nobody" has touched the caster shoes.
It's also obvious that "nobody" has touched the caster shoes.
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Not to likely or possible! I run 2.9* of castor, I don't think a factory set-up can even go that low?
Still chasing this one. I removed the drag link and the joint on the end was toast. I'm assuming they aren't replaceable because all I can find is the complete bar with the joint.
Every part of the steering is replaceable. Some of them happen to be 3' long, however.
Bring us up to date- what all has been done?
If you are replacing the drag link (pitman/steering box to right side knuckle) and the tie (driver side knuckle to about 4/5 of the way down the drag link) I would *HIGHLY* recommend you do the following:
1- use all Moog parts. This resolved the issue on my son's 97, after I had bead DW even with brand new parts storebrand parts. I understand Moog parts are priced ridiculously- in the LAPS. Buy them online- I got mine through Amazon and the price premium was only about 15%, not 180%.
2- Go ahead and do the V8 ZJ Tie Rod upgrade while you are at it. It's not stock, true- but it's identical to the stock bits, except for being 1-solid steel not tubular, and MUCH stouter (22mm threadpitch as opposed to 11/16, IIRC). It is bolt-in.
I can't see your pics, but someone mentioned rusted through panels and broken welds. The answer to your problem may come in the form of reinforcing the front end- weld on panels for the "framerails", or a front hitch. I understand the front receiver works wonders in terms of tightening things up. I have one to install on my son's 97, hopefully this weekend. I will reply back with how that turns out.
Got The Amazon parts on the way! Thanks!
The new drag link joint is VERY tight.
Are they all supposed to be VERY tight?
Yes, that's normal. It will loosen up a bit over time.
So the older joints should be easy to move by hand?
Yes, as they wear they get looser and eventually that start getting sloppy.
Never done an alignment in the garage......
Others answered your other questions, so I'll address this...
Check out GoJeep's excellent article on aligning the vehicle yourself, at this address:
http://gojeep.willyshotrod.com/HowtoAlignment.htm
While you're there, read his other articles. It's an *OUTSTANDING* reference guide for all things XJ.
It's written by an Aussie that regularly goes hundreds to thousands of miles "out bush" without much in the line of a rescue party. You really can't go wrong in following his example.
Others answered your other questions, so I'll address this...
Check out GoJeep's excellent article on aligning the vehicle yourself, at this address:
http://gojeep.willyshotrod.com/HowtoAlignment.htm
While you're there, read his other articles. It's an *OUTSTANDING* reference guide for all things XJ.
It's written by an Aussie that regularly goes hundreds to thousands of miles "out bush" without much in the line of a rescue party. You really can't go wrong in following his example.
That's not a good way to set toe-in!