New To Jeeps need advice on problems

JayBirdsXJ · Oct 21, 2010

I just got my first XJ a month ago since then i put on a 3" lift. After I put the lift on the rear drivers side brake has started making a loud thumping that can be felt in the back seat when i brake from speeds above 25 mph. Any suggestions on what it could beand how to fix it? Also my fuel guage always bouces back and forth from empty to full.

Tim_MN · Oct 21, 2010

Always post your Cherokee's info in your questions. Year, engine, transmission, transfer case, axle type. Cherokee had numerous options and variations over the years and the answer to even simple questions will vary based on the installed parts and options.

First, you should inspect your rear brakes. Service them if required. Thumping can be an out of round brake drum, broken or missing brake parts, or your Cherokee needing a brake job.

JayBirdsXJ · Oct 21, 2010

thats what i was thinking but i wanted to make sure.. thanks

dirtweazle · Oct 22, 2010

Get a creeper and crawl under your XJ and lay there for a while.. Look at everything. Grab things (jeep related) and shake. Could be the sway bar, bushings shot, one side not connected, loose shock, u joints, spring plates and u bolts etc.. When breaking all this stuff is loaded. Check brakes as was stated.

BTW, while under there remember, the taller lift you have the bigger tires you can fit. Bigger tires, easier it is to crawl under.:farmer:

JeepZiggy91 · Oct 22, 2010

dirtweazle said:
BTW, while under there remember, the taller lift you have the bigger tires you can fit. Bigger tires, easier it is to crawl under.:farmer:

not true. bigger lift only means bigger problems. the trick is to be low with big tires. bumpstops are your best friend.

dirtweazle · Oct 22, 2010

Reread my post Ziggy. Bumpstops will do nothing for you when you crawl under your jeep. I am not talking about the crawl ability of the Jeep over other stuff. I am simply making a humor statement about your body fitting under the Jeep. I say its easier to crawl under to work on a Jeep with 8" of lift and 35" tires than a stock height Jeep with 235's, no jack.......

Glenn B · Oct 23, 2010

Quite true, nothing like being able to sit up while under the Jeep and working on it. On the other hand, having to stand on a milk crate to work on the engine is a PIA... and I am over 6ft tall.

dirtweazle said:
Reread my post Ziggy. Bumpstops will do nothing for you when you crawl under your jeep. I am not talking about the crawl ability of the Jeep over other stuff. I am simply making a humor statement about your body fitting under the Jeep. I say its easier to crawl under to work on a Jeep with 8" of lift and 35" tires than a stock height Jeep with 235's, no jack.......

techno1154 · Oct 23, 2010

Glenn B said:
Quite true, nothing like being able to sit up while under the Jeep and working on it. On the other hand, having to stand on a milk crate to work on the engine is a PIA... and I am over 6ft tall.

Now that is what I like. If you want to wheel or enjoy the pleasures of wheeling you have to take care of the wheeling equipment.

At 3.5" lift and 30 tires I could almost sit up under the XJ. I only pull the jack out if I am going to take a wheel off.

dirtweazle · Oct 23, 2010

Ah yes.. We do speak the truth there.... Im 6'2 and can not lock the hood up unless I walk around the side.. 33's and ~5"..

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