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24604 From: <jeremy_jdawg@y...>
Date: Wed May 30, 2001 7:41pm
Subject: drop pitman arm
We Put my lift kit on a couple of week ago and statring a couple of
days ago I've been getting some bad bump steer when I hit large bumps.
So I Am Assuming I need to install the drop pitman arm that came with
the kit. Could it be anything else. So I go to put on the arm but I
cant get the old arm off. No Matter what I do. I have the pitman
tool wedge thing, but that doesn't seem to help, So how Do I get the
arm off. Any help on this would be appreciated since I've got my
jeep torn apart and can't do anything. It's a 98 Tj
THX
Jeremy
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24605 From: Scott Kruize <osmtj@y...>
Date: Wed May 30, 2001 7:57pm
Subject: Re: Re: Broken upper control arm bracket
Like Doug B said the drivers side rear upper control arm/trackbar bracket is notorious for breaking. I had Bill Mish fix mine up last time it broke. I've now got a welder and intend to strengthen it with some kind of truss or gusset. It is possible that if you have a CV driveline that the trackbar rubbing against the gas tank may be a contributing factor. I recently replaced my relocation bracket with the new one from RE that clocks the mount forward. Rather than bolting it on I chose to weld it this time.
Scott
martinida@aol.com wrote:
I have spoken with my advisor @ Earnhardt's. He said they think the
breakage was do to the lift and will not warranty it if it is. He is
now waiting for the heavy line supervisor to look at it. If that
supervisor says it is the lift then I am SOL on a warranty repair. I
have the 4" TERAFLEX with 33" BFG's. It's only money, but I already
paid them when I bought the service contract. At least thats the way
I look at it. More to follow.
Martin
--- In az_vjc@y..., Roger Tomas wrote:
> As a side note, I've heard through the grapevine that Jeep now
offers
> one of the Tera lifts as a factory-installed option for TJ's.
Anyone
> know if this is true? Just curious.
>
> -Roger
>
> James Towle wrote:
> >
> > Who's your dealer? Earnhardt's sells Teraflex lifts in the parts
> > department and also has them installed. I was told by my service
guy
> > there that my lift wouldn't void the warranty, and haven't had
> > problems (yet).
> >
> > --James
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24606 From: Eric Herring <herring@q...>
Date: Wed May 30, 2001 8:40pm
Subject: RE: drop pitman arm
Use a real puller. Auto Zone does the free tool rental thing. Mine popped
right off with it.
Eric Herring 92XJ
-----Original Message-----
From: jeremy_jdawg@y... [mailto:jeremy_jdawg@y...]
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 7:42 PM
To: az_vjc@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [az_vjc] drop pitman arm
We Put my lift kit on a couple of week ago and statring a couple of
days ago I've been getting some bad bump steer when I hit large bumps.
So I Am Assuming I need to install the drop pitman arm that came with
the kit. Could it be anything else. So I go to put on the arm but I
cant get the old arm off. No Matter what I do. I have the pitman
tool wedge thing, but that doesn't seem to help, So how Do I get the
arm off. Any help on this would be appreciated since I've got my
jeep torn apart and can't do anything. It's a 98 Tj
THX
Jeremy
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24607 From: Chris Krieg <rv6a@m...>
Date: Wed May 30, 2001 8:41pm
Subject: Re: drop pitman arm
I believe you can rent pitman arm pullers from most auto parts stores. what
ever you do, DON'T pound on the arm where it leaves the steering box. You
can ruin the seals.
Are you sure it is bumpsteer and not death wobble. Check the bolt at the
axle end of the trackbar. We put it on with a locknut but maybe it came
loose.
The other thing it could be is a dying steering stabilizer. Yours is a 98 if
I recall properly and the old steering stabilizer might not be up to the
task of those big tires.
It just seems odd that if it were bumpsteer, it would have been happening
since we installed the lift.
ChrisK
> From: jeremy_jdawg@y...
> Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 02:41:40 -0000
> To: az_vjc@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [az_vjc] drop pitman arm
>
> We Put my lift kit on a couple of week ago and statring a couple of
> days ago I've been getting some bad bump steer when I hit large bumps.
> So I Am Assuming I need to install the drop pitman arm that came with
> the kit. Could it be anything else. So I go to put on the arm but I
> cant get the old arm off. No Matter what I do. I have the pitman
> tool wedge thing, but that doesn't seem to help, So how Do I get the
> arm off. Any help on this would be appreciated since I've got my
> jeep torn apart and can't do anything. It's a 98 Tj
> THX
> Jeremy
>
>
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>
24608 From: Russell Gevarter <gev39@y...>
Date: Wed May 30, 2001 11:31pm
Subject: Another Re-gear question
I have a YJ (Auto) with 3.07 gears. Can I swap in a set of 4.11's from a
TJ? how will That affect axle-wrap? Do lower gears tend to increase or
decrease the wrapping effect?
Russell
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24609 From: Jon Loveless <jonloveless@m...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 2:24am
Subject: Re: AZ Heat and my TJ
About once every 6-9 months you show up to let us know that you haven't given up on Jeeping. You must still be pretty busy 'cause I haven't seen you on the trails for over a year now. Glad you are still around. What shape is your '99 in?
On the heat thing, my '98 TJ sits right below 210 degrees even when in line at In 'n Out. And, we know how long that line can be. I have had it nudge just over 210 but nothing higher.
Jon
At 07:33 AM 5/31/2001 +0000, you wrote:
Message: 11
Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 17:52:23 -0700
From: jhershauer@interactcommerce.com
Subject: RE: AZ Heat and my TJ
I don't have a solution, but I can tell you that you're not alone. I
briefly had a '98 TJ that did the same thing, and my current '99 TJ has done
it as well. Each time, I was at a drive-through in the summer, and each TJ
did it while it was almost brand new. I asked the dealership about it the
first time it happened on my '99, and he said something about giving the
Jeep some "break-in" time. I think my TJ would still shoot up into the red
if I gave it a chance. Last summer I caught it starting to inch up towards
the red while I was at a drive-through, but I turned off the A/C before it
got bad.
I just decided it was a Jeep thing, and now I watch it in the summer.
Jeff ('99 TJ)
24610 From: KC B <kcbemail@h...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 6:28am
Subject: Re: drop pitman arm
Jeremy,
I had the same problem with my '97 TJ. I had to take a right-angle grinder
with a cut-off wheel, and cut a slit through the arm before it would
budge...even then, it came off hard!
Another "whatever you do"...don't try to heat it up...you'll ruin the seals
in the steering box.
Ken
'97 5"-lift TJ
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24611 From: <msa12171@a...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 7:35am
Subject: THANKS
Thanks everyone for the help on my regearing decision. Nice to be
able to ask one question and get 100 answers from people that have
been there already. I decieded to go with 4.88's. I'll let you all
know what difference it makes. BTW, still have the 4.10's for sale
for $250.
Mike
24612 From: <jeeperaz@q...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 7:55am
Subject: Re: Howell FI kit idle
Shane there is a Yahoo 'Groups' email list that deals with TBI Fuel
Injection. 90% of the members are Howell owners. You should join and
ask there...
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homegrown_TBI
Regards,
LarryM
--- In az_vjc@y..., Vandiggity22@a... wrote:
> Hey everyone, was wondering if anyone could maybe help me out
here.
> I'm not sure if this is a common issue with using the howell kit,
but
> when I come to a stop, the engine starts to idle really low, almost
> to the point of stalling, but after about 5-6 seconds it idles back
> up and is fine until I come to the next stop, then it idles down
> really low again and then back up again. What I've checked already
> is the fuel pumps, they are operating fine, as well as run a can of
> injector cleaner through it. Also the throttle position sensor is
> only about a month old. Thanks in Advance
>
> Shane Van Dyke
24613 From: <dunk95@c...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 7:59am
Subject: Jeep F/S
I have a 1993 YJ. For sale. The body is very rough. Drivetrain
is sound. Jeep is a turn key rock crawler. I have run most of the
extreme trails in Az. and Utah.
the Jeep has 90,000 miles
4 cyl, 5spd, A/C, new clutch, Stock axles, 4.56 R&P, front has
upgraded 297x axle shafts, lock rite in front, welded rear(I like the
way it handles welded better than a lock rite) Tom Wood's SYE and CV
drive shaft, Hard half doors, Good int., Back seat, two sets of
wheels, five 33x12.50 swamper TSL, Good Full cage, rocker guards, SOA
with buggy springs in rear,(ramps 1250)Good new soft top, two other
tops. The Jeep has been a trailer queen for a year now. Many extra
parts. Body and paint is rough!! no rust.
I am asking $5,000.00 obo
To see action pics. go to www.alloffroad.azrocks.com and look under
action photos, its the white one. I can also E-mail pictures.
24614 From: David W. Smith <dwsmith69@h...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 8:00am
Subject: Pink Jeeps
http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/breaking/0531jeeptour31.html
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24615 From: AzVJC Website <azvjc@a...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 8:07am
Subject: [TR] Ajax (Upper) - Sunday, June 3, 2001
Hello All,
This is an automated message from the website, please do not reply to it!
Mike Baney is leading an Ajax (Upper) trail run on Sunday, June 3, 2001.
When: Meet at Texaco in FJ at 10:00 AM.
Where: Hopefully some of the people that did the night run to lower ajax will come, we looked at it, but decided to do it during the day first. Here is the day!
Rating: 4.5
Length: 3 hours?
CB Channel: 4
Upper Ajax is one waterfall after another. It gets very interesting when wet but it is always a challenge for the best built vehicle. It doesn't seem to feel the negative side of "rock stacking;" ramps keep showing up but the waterfalls don't seem to change. Most often you will have a spectator gallery from the main road up above the wash.
This is a fairly short trail in length but always seems to keep you busy most of the day. Body damage is a possibility. Don't forget your lunch, water, camera and spare parts.
Enjoy and remember to TREAD Lightly!
Click Here To Add Your Name to the List or For More Information
Thank You,
- The AzVJC Website
24616 From: Dan Coley <mt_b@y...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 8:05am
Subject: Re: Pink Jeeps
My opinions on the pink jeeps are very one-sided and experience
based, so my response is GOOD. Anything that brings the Pink Jeep
Co. down from their high horse is a good thing.
24617 From: Roger Tomas <tomasr@a...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 8:17am
Subject: Re: AZ Heat and my TJ
Sounds like either a problem or a design flaw to me. I wouldn't just
accept it a being "a Jeep thing".
Just my 2 cents.
-Roger
jhershauer@i... wrote:
>
> I don't have a solution, but I can tell you that you're not alone. I
> briefly had a '98 TJ that did the same thing, and my current '99 TJ has done
> it as well. Each time, I was at a drive-through in the summer, and each TJ
> did it while it was almost brand new. I asked the dealership about it the
> first time it happened on my '99, and he said something about giving the
> Jeep some "break-in" time. I think my TJ would still shoot up into the red
> if I gave it a chance. Last summer I caught it starting to inch up towards
> the red while I was at a drive-through, but I turned off the A/C before it
> got bad.
>
> I just decided it was a Jeep thing, and now I watch it in the summer.
>
> Jeff ('99 TJ)
24618 From: Roger Tomas <tomasr@a...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 8:25am
Subject: Re: drop pitman arm
Here's what I do:
(1) Spray a bunch of WD-40 or other lubricant onto the steering
box shaft where it will penetrate under the nut.
(2) Use a real pitman arm puller and tighten it a reasonable
amount. Don't force it as it is possible to brake the puller.
(3) While the puller it on and applying force to the arm, tap
around the end of the arm that's on the steering box shaft.
Don't pound real hard - just enough to break things loose.
After tapping for a while, you can try tightening the puller a
little more. With the constant force of the puller and the tapping
to break things loose, it will eventually come off. Be patient.
Also, use of an impact wrench to tighten the puller works well
because it also provides a tapping at the same time. But be careful
because the impact wrench will make it easier to brake the puller.
(I'm speaking from experience here.)
-Roger
jeremy_jdawg@y... wrote:
>
> We Put my lift kit on a couple of week ago and statring a couple of
> days ago I've been getting some bad bump steer when I hit large bumps.
> So I Am Assuming I need to install the drop pitman arm that came with
> the kit. Could it be anything else. So I go to put on the arm but I
> cant get the old arm off. No Matter what I do. I have the pitman
> tool wedge thing, but that doesn't seem to help, So how Do I get the
> arm off. Any help on this would be appreciated since I've got my
> jeep torn apart and can't do anything. It's a 98 Tj
> THX
> Jeremy
24619 From: JEEP THANG <jeep_thang@h...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 8:42am
Subject: Some Pics of Charouleau Gap
THese are Just a couple of Pictures I uploaded to my Photo Album from
my Charouleau Gap Run Last Saturday, It was pretty hot, but very
pretty as usual, the trail seems to be getting a little more
Difficult, which was good because it was my inagural run with my new
Locker, which worked great, GLad to have gotten rid of the Linclon
Locker. There was some water, but one of the Last parts of the trail
Where you cross the stream was so deep that it was almost comming in
my Doors, when I went through, the scary part is I do not know my max
Fording Depth. Anyway here is the URL for anybody Interested, they
are mostly of my Jeep but Two really pretty pics of some of the stuff
you come across on the trail.
http://pub47.bravenet.com/photocenter/album.php?usernum=3954245625
Sincerely: JEEP THANG
Larry Carmen and Emily
24620 From: Patrick Burau <pburau@h...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 8:48am
Subject: Re: Another Re-gear question
Russell,
TJ front axle gears will not work for a YJ. TJ went back to standard
rotation and YJ is reverse rotation.
Pat
'88YJ
----Original Message Follows----
From: Russell Gevarter <gev39@y...>
To: AZ-VJC <az_vjc@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [az_vjc] Another Re-gear question
Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 23:31:16 -0700
I have a YJ (Auto) with 3.07 gears. Can I swap in a set of 4.11's from a
TJ? how will That affect axle-wrap? Do lower gears tend to increase or
decrease the wrapping effect?
Russell
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24621 From: <dunk95@c...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 9:00am
Subject: Re: Jeep F/S correction
--- The web site is www.azrocks.alloffroad.com look under extreme
photos.
In az_vjc@y..., dunk95@c... wrote:
> I have a 1993 YJ. For sale. The body is very rough. Drivetrain
> is sound. Jeep is a turn key rock crawler. I have run most of the
> extreme trails in Az. and Utah.
> the Jeep has 90,000 miles
> 4 cyl, 5spd, A/C, new clutch, Stock axles, 4.56 R&P, front has
> upgraded 297x axle shafts, lock rite in front, welded rear(I like
the
> way it handles welded better than a lock rite) Tom Wood's SYE and
CV
> drive shaft, Hard half doors, Good int., Back seat, two sets of
> wheels, five 33x12.50 swamper TSL, Good Full cage, rocker guards,
SOA
> with buggy springs in rear,(ramps 1250)Good new soft top, two other
> tops. The Jeep has been a trailer queen for a year now. Many
extra
> parts. Body and paint is rough!! no rust.
> I am asking $5,000.00 obo
> To see action pics. go to www.alloffroad.azrocks.com and look
under
> action photos, its the white one. I can also E-mail pictures.
24622 From: <slrnx@c...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 8:59am
Subject: 92 YJ Torque flight problems
I obviously have a 92 with a torque flight automatic, and after I
arrived in the valley about a month ago from out of state, it decides
to start leaking like a siv. the rate is about a drop a minute
(excuse the technical jargon) becuase I have a jeep, it is given I
have too much time and money and myu hands, and so I must fix it. Has
anyone out there had any similar problems or has an idea what needs to
be done and/or how?
also I am looking to get rid of my stock springs with a full length
add a leaf for some two inchers, anyone wanna trade?
thanks
Cannon
24623 From: JEEP THANG <jeep_thang@h...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 8:59am
Subject: Auto Tranny Question
My wife and I are having a hard time selling the camaro to buy a
Jeep, so SHe wants to take out a loan, my problem, she does not know
how to drive a standard and believe me she has no desire to learn, so
She is looking at a few Jeeps pre 87 but post 80 for a really good
price, my problem, I need an auto tranny, anybody have one for a Jeep
in those years or that would work for those years that they would be
willing to part with. This is not final we have not even applied for
a loan yet, but I am sure we will get it, I just wanted to KNow if
anybody could help.
Sincerely: JEEP THANG
Larry Carmen and EMily
24624 From: Daver <daver@c...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 9:26am
Subject: Re: Auto Tranny Question
JEEP THANG wrote:
> My wife and I are having a hard time selling the camaro to buy a
> Jeep, so SHe wants to take out a loan, my problem, she does not know
> how to drive a standard and believe me she has no desire to learn, so
> She is looking at a few Jeeps pre 87 but post 80 for a really good
> price, my problem, I need an auto tranny, anybody have one for a Jeep
> in those years or that would work for those years that they would be
> willing to part with. This is not final we have not even applied for
> a loan yet, but I am sure we will get it, I just wanted to KNow if
> anybody could help.
Um. Wouldn't it be easier to just buy a jeep that already has an
automatic? What am I missing here?
24625 From: <hunteroffroad@a...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 5:52am
Subject: Re: Auto Tranny Question
The "missing something" part would be that for every jeep I have seen of
those years there was something like 1 in 10 ( I have no idea what the number
is but it is alot to a a little) where automatics. It may be easier to buy
a stcik and do a swap than find a one with an automatic
John K
24626 From: Brent Lizakowski <brent_lizakowski@h...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 10:05am
Subject: Re: Pink Jeeps
You mean I could make anywhere up to $100/person just for taking them
on a run with me? Seems like a good way to help make the monthy
payments!
I'm definitely not charging my friends enough money!!!
Brent
--- In az_vjc@y..., "David W. Smith" <dwsmith69@h...> wrote:
>
http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/breaking/0531jeeptour31.htm
l
>
>
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24627 From: Mike Baney <jeepin_in_az@y...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 10:11am
Subject: Upper Ajax run
I don't know if 10:00 am is too late for a trail now that it is hot out!
I didn't think of that until now. SO....if anyone wants to do the trail,
and you think 10 is too late...lets discuss an earlier time. I am up for
a early run to beat the heat...
Speaking of beating the heat, I want to do another night run next Saturday
the 9th...anyone up for it? Woodpecker? Raw Deal? Terminator?
=====
Mike Baney
2001 TJ
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24628 From: <sinanturel@y...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 10:53am
Subject: Re: Some Pics of Charouleau Gap
Did you run from North(Oricle) to South(Catalina) ?
--- In az_vjc@y..., "JEEP THANG" <jeep_thang@h...> wrote:
> THese are Just a couple of Pictures I uploaded to my Photo Album
from
> my Charouleau Gap Run Last Saturday, It was pretty hot, but very
> pretty as usual, the trail seems to be getting a little more
> Difficult, which was good because it was my inagural run with my new
> Locker, which worked great, GLad to have gotten rid of the Linclon
> Locker. There was some water, but one of the Last parts of the trail
> Where you cross the stream was so deep that it was almost comming in
> my Doors, when I went through, the scary part is I do not know my
max
> Fording Depth. Anyway here is the URL for anybody Interested, they
> are mostly of my Jeep but Two really pretty pics of some of the
stuff
> you come across on the trail.
>
> http://pub47.bravenet.com/photocenter/album.php?usernum=3954245625
>
> Sincerely: JEEP THANG
> Larry Carmen and Emily
24604 From: <jeremy_jdawg@y...>
Date: Wed May 30, 2001 7:41pm
Subject: drop pitman arm
We Put my lift kit on a couple of week ago and statring a couple of
days ago I've been getting some bad bump steer when I hit large bumps.
So I Am Assuming I need to install the drop pitman arm that came with
the kit. Could it be anything else. So I go to put on the arm but I
cant get the old arm off. No Matter what I do. I have the pitman
tool wedge thing, but that doesn't seem to help, So how Do I get the
arm off. Any help on this would be appreciated since I've got my
jeep torn apart and can't do anything. It's a 98 Tj
THX
Jeremy
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24605 From: Scott Kruize <osmtj@y...>
Date: Wed May 30, 2001 7:57pm
Subject: Re: Re: Broken upper control arm bracket
Like Doug B said the drivers side rear upper control arm/trackbar bracket is notorious for breaking. I had Bill Mish fix mine up last time it broke. I've now got a welder and intend to strengthen it with some kind of truss or gusset. It is possible that if you have a CV driveline that the trackbar rubbing against the gas tank may be a contributing factor. I recently replaced my relocation bracket with the new one from RE that clocks the mount forward. Rather than bolting it on I chose to weld it this time.
Scott
martinida@aol.com wrote:
I have spoken with my advisor @ Earnhardt's. He said they think the
breakage was do to the lift and will not warranty it if it is. He is
now waiting for the heavy line supervisor to look at it. If that
supervisor says it is the lift then I am SOL on a warranty repair. I
have the 4" TERAFLEX with 33" BFG's. It's only money, but I already
paid them when I bought the service contract. At least thats the way
I look at it. More to follow.
Martin
--- In az_vjc@y..., Roger Tomas wrote:
> As a side note, I've heard through the grapevine that Jeep now
offers
> one of the Tera lifts as a factory-installed option for TJ's.
Anyone
> know if this is true? Just curious.
>
> -Roger
>
> James Towle wrote:
> >
> > Who's your dealer? Earnhardt's sells Teraflex lifts in the parts
> > department and also has them installed. I was told by my service
guy
> > there that my lift wouldn't void the warranty, and haven't had
> > problems (yet).
> >
> > --James
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24606 From: Eric Herring <herring@q...>
Date: Wed May 30, 2001 8:40pm
Subject: RE: drop pitman arm
Use a real puller. Auto Zone does the free tool rental thing. Mine popped
right off with it.
Eric Herring 92XJ
-----Original Message-----
From: jeremy_jdawg@y... [mailto:jeremy_jdawg@y...]
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 7:42 PM
To: az_vjc@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [az_vjc] drop pitman arm
We Put my lift kit on a couple of week ago and statring a couple of
days ago I've been getting some bad bump steer when I hit large bumps.
So I Am Assuming I need to install the drop pitman arm that came with
the kit. Could it be anything else. So I go to put on the arm but I
cant get the old arm off. No Matter what I do. I have the pitman
tool wedge thing, but that doesn't seem to help, So how Do I get the
arm off. Any help on this would be appreciated since I've got my
jeep torn apart and can't do anything. It's a 98 Tj
THX
Jeremy
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24607 From: Chris Krieg <rv6a@m...>
Date: Wed May 30, 2001 8:41pm
Subject: Re: drop pitman arm
I believe you can rent pitman arm pullers from most auto parts stores. what
ever you do, DON'T pound on the arm where it leaves the steering box. You
can ruin the seals.
Are you sure it is bumpsteer and not death wobble. Check the bolt at the
axle end of the trackbar. We put it on with a locknut but maybe it came
loose.
The other thing it could be is a dying steering stabilizer. Yours is a 98 if
I recall properly and the old steering stabilizer might not be up to the
task of those big tires.
It just seems odd that if it were bumpsteer, it would have been happening
since we installed the lift.
ChrisK
> From: jeremy_jdawg@y...
> Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 02:41:40 -0000
> To: az_vjc@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [az_vjc] drop pitman arm
>
> We Put my lift kit on a couple of week ago and statring a couple of
> days ago I've been getting some bad bump steer when I hit large bumps.
> So I Am Assuming I need to install the drop pitman arm that came with
> the kit. Could it be anything else. So I go to put on the arm but I
> cant get the old arm off. No Matter what I do. I have the pitman
> tool wedge thing, but that doesn't seem to help, So how Do I get the
> arm off. Any help on this would be appreciated since I've got my
> jeep torn apart and can't do anything. It's a 98 Tj
> THX
> Jeremy
>
>
>
>
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24608 From: Russell Gevarter <gev39@y...>
Date: Wed May 30, 2001 11:31pm
Subject: Another Re-gear question
I have a YJ (Auto) with 3.07 gears. Can I swap in a set of 4.11's from a
TJ? how will That affect axle-wrap? Do lower gears tend to increase or
decrease the wrapping effect?
Russell
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24609 From: Jon Loveless <jonloveless@m...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 2:24am
Subject: Re: AZ Heat and my TJ
About once every 6-9 months you show up to let us know that you haven't given up on Jeeping. You must still be pretty busy 'cause I haven't seen you on the trails for over a year now. Glad you are still around. What shape is your '99 in?
On the heat thing, my '98 TJ sits right below 210 degrees even when in line at In 'n Out. And, we know how long that line can be. I have had it nudge just over 210 but nothing higher.
Jon
At 07:33 AM 5/31/2001 +0000, you wrote:
Message: 11
Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 17:52:23 -0700
From: jhershauer@interactcommerce.com
Subject: RE: AZ Heat and my TJ
I don't have a solution, but I can tell you that you're not alone. I
briefly had a '98 TJ that did the same thing, and my current '99 TJ has done
it as well. Each time, I was at a drive-through in the summer, and each TJ
did it while it was almost brand new. I asked the dealership about it the
first time it happened on my '99, and he said something about giving the
Jeep some "break-in" time. I think my TJ would still shoot up into the red
if I gave it a chance. Last summer I caught it starting to inch up towards
the red while I was at a drive-through, but I turned off the A/C before it
got bad.
I just decided it was a Jeep thing, and now I watch it in the summer.
Jeff ('99 TJ)
24610 From: KC B <kcbemail@h...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 6:28am
Subject: Re: drop pitman arm
Jeremy,
I had the same problem with my '97 TJ. I had to take a right-angle grinder
with a cut-off wheel, and cut a slit through the arm before it would
budge...even then, it came off hard!
Another "whatever you do"...don't try to heat it up...you'll ruin the seals
in the steering box.
Ken
'97 5"-lift TJ
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24611 From: <msa12171@a...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 7:35am
Subject: THANKS
Thanks everyone for the help on my regearing decision. Nice to be
able to ask one question and get 100 answers from people that have
been there already. I decieded to go with 4.88's. I'll let you all
know what difference it makes. BTW, still have the 4.10's for sale
for $250.
Mike
24612 From: <jeeperaz@q...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 7:55am
Subject: Re: Howell FI kit idle
Shane there is a Yahoo 'Groups' email list that deals with TBI Fuel
Injection. 90% of the members are Howell owners. You should join and
ask there...
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homegrown_TBI
Regards,
LarryM
--- In az_vjc@y..., Vandiggity22@a... wrote:
> Hey everyone, was wondering if anyone could maybe help me out
here.
> I'm not sure if this is a common issue with using the howell kit,
but
> when I come to a stop, the engine starts to idle really low, almost
> to the point of stalling, but after about 5-6 seconds it idles back
> up and is fine until I come to the next stop, then it idles down
> really low again and then back up again. What I've checked already
> is the fuel pumps, they are operating fine, as well as run a can of
> injector cleaner through it. Also the throttle position sensor is
> only about a month old. Thanks in Advance
>
> Shane Van Dyke
24613 From: <dunk95@c...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 7:59am
Subject: Jeep F/S
I have a 1993 YJ. For sale. The body is very rough. Drivetrain
is sound. Jeep is a turn key rock crawler. I have run most of the
extreme trails in Az. and Utah.
the Jeep has 90,000 miles
4 cyl, 5spd, A/C, new clutch, Stock axles, 4.56 R&P, front has
upgraded 297x axle shafts, lock rite in front, welded rear(I like the
way it handles welded better than a lock rite) Tom Wood's SYE and CV
drive shaft, Hard half doors, Good int., Back seat, two sets of
wheels, five 33x12.50 swamper TSL, Good Full cage, rocker guards, SOA
with buggy springs in rear,(ramps 1250)Good new soft top, two other
tops. The Jeep has been a trailer queen for a year now. Many extra
parts. Body and paint is rough!! no rust.
I am asking $5,000.00 obo
To see action pics. go to www.alloffroad.azrocks.com and look under
action photos, its the white one. I can also E-mail pictures.
24614 From: David W. Smith <dwsmith69@h...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 8:00am
Subject: Pink Jeeps
http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/breaking/0531jeeptour31.html
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24615 From: AzVJC Website <azvjc@a...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 8:07am
Subject: [TR] Ajax (Upper) - Sunday, June 3, 2001
Hello All,
This is an automated message from the website, please do not reply to it!
Mike Baney is leading an Ajax (Upper) trail run on Sunday, June 3, 2001.
When: Meet at Texaco in FJ at 10:00 AM.
Where: Hopefully some of the people that did the night run to lower ajax will come, we looked at it, but decided to do it during the day first. Here is the day!
Rating: 4.5
Length: 3 hours?
CB Channel: 4
Upper Ajax is one waterfall after another. It gets very interesting when wet but it is always a challenge for the best built vehicle. It doesn't seem to feel the negative side of "rock stacking;" ramps keep showing up but the waterfalls don't seem to change. Most often you will have a spectator gallery from the main road up above the wash.
This is a fairly short trail in length but always seems to keep you busy most of the day. Body damage is a possibility. Don't forget your lunch, water, camera and spare parts.
Enjoy and remember to TREAD Lightly!
Click Here To Add Your Name to the List or For More Information
Thank You,
- The AzVJC Website
24616 From: Dan Coley <mt_b@y...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 8:05am
Subject: Re: Pink Jeeps
My opinions on the pink jeeps are very one-sided and experience
based, so my response is GOOD. Anything that brings the Pink Jeep
Co. down from their high horse is a good thing.
24617 From: Roger Tomas <tomasr@a...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 8:17am
Subject: Re: AZ Heat and my TJ
Sounds like either a problem or a design flaw to me. I wouldn't just
accept it a being "a Jeep thing".
Just my 2 cents.
-Roger
jhershauer@i... wrote:
>
> I don't have a solution, but I can tell you that you're not alone. I
> briefly had a '98 TJ that did the same thing, and my current '99 TJ has done
> it as well. Each time, I was at a drive-through in the summer, and each TJ
> did it while it was almost brand new. I asked the dealership about it the
> first time it happened on my '99, and he said something about giving the
> Jeep some "break-in" time. I think my TJ would still shoot up into the red
> if I gave it a chance. Last summer I caught it starting to inch up towards
> the red while I was at a drive-through, but I turned off the A/C before it
> got bad.
>
> I just decided it was a Jeep thing, and now I watch it in the summer.
>
> Jeff ('99 TJ)
24618 From: Roger Tomas <tomasr@a...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 8:25am
Subject: Re: drop pitman arm
Here's what I do:
(1) Spray a bunch of WD-40 or other lubricant onto the steering
box shaft where it will penetrate under the nut.
(2) Use a real pitman arm puller and tighten it a reasonable
amount. Don't force it as it is possible to brake the puller.
(3) While the puller it on and applying force to the arm, tap
around the end of the arm that's on the steering box shaft.
Don't pound real hard - just enough to break things loose.
After tapping for a while, you can try tightening the puller a
little more. With the constant force of the puller and the tapping
to break things loose, it will eventually come off. Be patient.
Also, use of an impact wrench to tighten the puller works well
because it also provides a tapping at the same time. But be careful
because the impact wrench will make it easier to brake the puller.
(I'm speaking from experience here.)
-Roger
jeremy_jdawg@y... wrote:
>
> We Put my lift kit on a couple of week ago and statring a couple of
> days ago I've been getting some bad bump steer when I hit large bumps.
> So I Am Assuming I need to install the drop pitman arm that came with
> the kit. Could it be anything else. So I go to put on the arm but I
> cant get the old arm off. No Matter what I do. I have the pitman
> tool wedge thing, but that doesn't seem to help, So how Do I get the
> arm off. Any help on this would be appreciated since I've got my
> jeep torn apart and can't do anything. It's a 98 Tj
> THX
> Jeremy
24619 From: JEEP THANG <jeep_thang@h...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 8:42am
Subject: Some Pics of Charouleau Gap
THese are Just a couple of Pictures I uploaded to my Photo Album from
my Charouleau Gap Run Last Saturday, It was pretty hot, but very
pretty as usual, the trail seems to be getting a little more
Difficult, which was good because it was my inagural run with my new
Locker, which worked great, GLad to have gotten rid of the Linclon
Locker. There was some water, but one of the Last parts of the trail
Where you cross the stream was so deep that it was almost comming in
my Doors, when I went through, the scary part is I do not know my max
Fording Depth. Anyway here is the URL for anybody Interested, they
are mostly of my Jeep but Two really pretty pics of some of the stuff
you come across on the trail.
http://pub47.bravenet.com/photocenter/album.php?usernum=3954245625
Sincerely: JEEP THANG
Larry Carmen and Emily
24620 From: Patrick Burau <pburau@h...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 8:48am
Subject: Re: Another Re-gear question
Russell,
TJ front axle gears will not work for a YJ. TJ went back to standard
rotation and YJ is reverse rotation.
Pat
'88YJ
----Original Message Follows----
From: Russell Gevarter <gev39@y...>
To: AZ-VJC <az_vjc@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [az_vjc] Another Re-gear question
Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 23:31:16 -0700
I have a YJ (Auto) with 3.07 gears. Can I swap in a set of 4.11's from a
TJ? how will That affect axle-wrap? Do lower gears tend to increase or
decrease the wrapping effect?
Russell
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24621 From: <dunk95@c...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 9:00am
Subject: Re: Jeep F/S correction
--- The web site is www.azrocks.alloffroad.com look under extreme
photos.
In az_vjc@y..., dunk95@c... wrote:
> I have a 1993 YJ. For sale. The body is very rough. Drivetrain
> is sound. Jeep is a turn key rock crawler. I have run most of the
> extreme trails in Az. and Utah.
> the Jeep has 90,000 miles
> 4 cyl, 5spd, A/C, new clutch, Stock axles, 4.56 R&P, front has
> upgraded 297x axle shafts, lock rite in front, welded rear(I like
the
> way it handles welded better than a lock rite) Tom Wood's SYE and
CV
> drive shaft, Hard half doors, Good int., Back seat, two sets of
> wheels, five 33x12.50 swamper TSL, Good Full cage, rocker guards,
SOA
> with buggy springs in rear,(ramps 1250)Good new soft top, two other
> tops. The Jeep has been a trailer queen for a year now. Many
extra
> parts. Body and paint is rough!! no rust.
> I am asking $5,000.00 obo
> To see action pics. go to www.alloffroad.azrocks.com and look
under
> action photos, its the white one. I can also E-mail pictures.
24622 From: <slrnx@c...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 8:59am
Subject: 92 YJ Torque flight problems
I obviously have a 92 with a torque flight automatic, and after I
arrived in the valley about a month ago from out of state, it decides
to start leaking like a siv. the rate is about a drop a minute
(excuse the technical jargon) becuase I have a jeep, it is given I
have too much time and money and myu hands, and so I must fix it. Has
anyone out there had any similar problems or has an idea what needs to
be done and/or how?
also I am looking to get rid of my stock springs with a full length
add a leaf for some two inchers, anyone wanna trade?
thanks
Cannon
24623 From: JEEP THANG <jeep_thang@h...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 8:59am
Subject: Auto Tranny Question
My wife and I are having a hard time selling the camaro to buy a
Jeep, so SHe wants to take out a loan, my problem, she does not know
how to drive a standard and believe me she has no desire to learn, so
She is looking at a few Jeeps pre 87 but post 80 for a really good
price, my problem, I need an auto tranny, anybody have one for a Jeep
in those years or that would work for those years that they would be
willing to part with. This is not final we have not even applied for
a loan yet, but I am sure we will get it, I just wanted to KNow if
anybody could help.
Sincerely: JEEP THANG
Larry Carmen and EMily
24624 From: Daver <daver@c...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 9:26am
Subject: Re: Auto Tranny Question
JEEP THANG wrote:
> My wife and I are having a hard time selling the camaro to buy a
> Jeep, so SHe wants to take out a loan, my problem, she does not know
> how to drive a standard and believe me she has no desire to learn, so
> She is looking at a few Jeeps pre 87 but post 80 for a really good
> price, my problem, I need an auto tranny, anybody have one for a Jeep
> in those years or that would work for those years that they would be
> willing to part with. This is not final we have not even applied for
> a loan yet, but I am sure we will get it, I just wanted to KNow if
> anybody could help.
Um. Wouldn't it be easier to just buy a jeep that already has an
automatic? What am I missing here?
24625 From: <hunteroffroad@a...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 5:52am
Subject: Re: Auto Tranny Question
The "missing something" part would be that for every jeep I have seen of
those years there was something like 1 in 10 ( I have no idea what the number
is but it is alot to a a little) where automatics. It may be easier to buy
a stcik and do a swap than find a one with an automatic
John K
24626 From: Brent Lizakowski <brent_lizakowski@h...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 10:05am
Subject: Re: Pink Jeeps
You mean I could make anywhere up to $100/person just for taking them
on a run with me? Seems like a good way to help make the monthy
payments!
I'm definitely not charging my friends enough money!!!
Brent
--- In az_vjc@y..., "David W. Smith" <dwsmith69@h...> wrote:
>
http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/breaking/0531jeeptour31.htm
l
>
>
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24627 From: Mike Baney <jeepin_in_az@y...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 10:11am
Subject: Upper Ajax run
I don't know if 10:00 am is too late for a trail now that it is hot out!
I didn't think of that until now. SO....if anyone wants to do the trail,
and you think 10 is too late...lets discuss an earlier time. I am up for
a early run to beat the heat...
Speaking of beating the heat, I want to do another night run next Saturday
the 9th...anyone up for it? Woodpecker? Raw Deal? Terminator?
=====
Mike Baney
2001 TJ
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24628 From: <sinanturel@y...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2001 10:53am
Subject: Re: Some Pics of Charouleau Gap
Did you run from North(Oricle) to South(Catalina) ?
--- In az_vjc@y..., "JEEP THANG" <jeep_thang@h...> wrote:
> THese are Just a couple of Pictures I uploaded to my Photo Album
from
> my Charouleau Gap Run Last Saturday, It was pretty hot, but very
> pretty as usual, the trail seems to be getting a little more
> Difficult, which was good because it was my inagural run with my new
> Locker, which worked great, GLad to have gotten rid of the Linclon
> Locker. There was some water, but one of the Last parts of the trail
> Where you cross the stream was so deep that it was almost comming in
> my Doors, when I went through, the scary part is I do not know my
max
> Fording Depth. Anyway here is the URL for anybody Interested, they
> are mostly of my Jeep but Two really pretty pics of some of the
stuff
> you come across on the trail.
>
> http://pub47.bravenet.com/photocenter/album.php?usernum=3954245625
>
> Sincerely: JEEP THANG
> Larry Carmen and Emily