XJBandit
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- New Westminster, Canada
Hey guys, has anyone ever had a clunking problem with either the steering knuckles and/or the steering linkage on a 97-01 XJ?
I currently have a 97 XJ with a 3" lift, front simply from ACOS and 5.9L springs, and the rear from some shackles & AAL. Only running 31's.The problem occurs at slow speed turning, and only seems to occure once you stop, and turn the wheel. It does not always happen at the same wheel position, and will not happen if the jeep is not on the ground. It seems to be worse when there is lateral load on the axle, or when I am articulating and turning at the same time.
To date I have replaced the UCA, LCA, (JKS) all balljoints, all U-joints, sway bar bushings, installed better conditioned steering knuckles from a wrecker (made a small differnce for a while), and inspected the unit bearings, breaks, and Tie Rods. Nothing has made a difference. I have also inspected and tightened the trac bar.
At this point I am wondering if I have a crack in the unibody at the tracbar mounts, or maybe in the UC mounts, or at the steering box. I am planning on replacing all the steering with the currie HD steering and Box brace soon, but was wondering if anyone has had any similar problems???
I currently have a 97 XJ with a 3" lift, front simply from ACOS and 5.9L springs, and the rear from some shackles & AAL. Only running 31's.The problem occurs at slow speed turning, and only seems to occure once you stop, and turn the wheel. It does not always happen at the same wheel position, and will not happen if the jeep is not on the ground. It seems to be worse when there is lateral load on the axle, or when I am articulating and turning at the same time.
To date I have replaced the UCA, LCA, (JKS) all balljoints, all U-joints, sway bar bushings, installed better conditioned steering knuckles from a wrecker (made a small differnce for a while), and inspected the unit bearings, breaks, and Tie Rods. Nothing has made a difference. I have also inspected and tightened the trac bar.
At this point I am wondering if I have a crack in the unibody at the tracbar mounts, or maybe in the UC mounts, or at the steering box. I am planning on replacing all the steering with the currie HD steering and Box brace soon, but was wondering if anyone has had any similar problems???