Okay, nice and 70* out finally! Really wish I was installing my
softtop today, but first things first I suppose...

After poking in prodding with an experienced mechanic's assistance,
we're 90% sure it is a faulty steering shaft. He seems to believe the
joints have seized due to his experience dealing with a similar issue
with Dodge Dakota vehicles.

The other 10% is a chance that the Gear Box is shot - which is a far
chance seeing that the stiffness is constant, and the box is pretty
robust.

Also realized the radiator fins are rotting out, so that'll be
replaced as well.

So I'm gong to square these up and it's Fun Times ahead!!!



~Jon

Hmm....

Just a strange gotcha for you on Jeep steering. You sure could be
describing a seized U-joint at the front axle. The passenger side one
to be specific. I would jack up each front wheel, turn the steering to
the side and see if I could hand spin the wheel. If my guess is right,
one will be really hard to spin when turned.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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campingisgood (AT) gmail (DOT) com wrote:

<campingisgood (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote

So I'm gong to square these up and it's Fun Times ahead!!!



~Jon

That's the spirit!

Kate

That was my call also. Check those steering knuckle U-joints. If they
have not been replaced before, they WILL need it.

Mike Romain wrote:

If it helps, I went through a radiator replacement on my 88 Jeep Comanche
around Christmas. If it wasn't for two busted bolts when replacing the
water pump at the same time, it would have been an easy afternoon job. With
the two busted bolts, I think it ended up being a two week job

I got my radiator by finding out where the local shops go to get radiator
re-cored, and got a good deal on it (I thought, anyway). Might want to give
that a try in your area.

Clint

<campingisgood (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote

Back on the road today and all is well! Faulty Power Steering Pump was
the culprit.

Soft top next weekend!!

Thank You to everyone who offered insight here. Hopefully one day I'll
be well versed enough to return the favor.


~Jon

Jon wrote:

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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