Stotch
Caught the Bug
So.... Flex Seal? Lol
Really though, would I have to replace the whole line to fix it? I'll have to check the PS fluid and see how fast it's leaking and if it's worth the trouble.
The Maintaining and Building of Jan the WJ
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Really though, would I have to replace the whole line to fix it? I'll have to check the PS fluid and see how fast it's leaking and if it's worth the trouble.
Stotch
Caught the Bug
Yep, you nailed it. I looked into it a little more and it is the power steering fluid running the fan. It's recommended to replace the whole line (it seems to be a pretty common issue), but they run around $90 and genuine Mopar ones seem a little hard to find. It appears to be a pretty slow leak, but I may have to pull the line and see if I can come up with a more economical solution...
Stotch
Caught the Bug
I Hate Bushings.
I've been feeling some drive line vibrations lately while accelerating at 35-45 mph. So a couple of weeks ago I took a peek at my front drive shaft and control arms and saw that the bushings were a little worse for wear:
Two weeks later and now I'm about finished... I hate bushings.
I'll post up finished pics later.
I've been feeling some drive line vibrations lately while accelerating at 35-45 mph. So a couple of weeks ago I took a peek at my front drive shaft and control arms and saw that the bushings were a little worse for wear:
Two weeks later and now I'm about finished... I hate bushings.
I'll post up finished pics later.
VeruGE*144
Caught the Bug
I never did front uppers yet, but I’ve heard they are a real pita.
WJCO
Meme King
Good luck, hope it goes smoothly. I had a shop do mine on my old axle and they fucked them up. The pumpkin one wasn't pressed in all the way and I had to tack weld it to keep it in.
Stotch
Caught the Bug
Yeah, I knew they would be a pain on a WJ, but they were still worse than I thought LOL! Learning experience
That's what I was afraid of. I almost took it in, but decided I could probably do just as well if my blood pressure could take it.
WJCO
Meme King
Nice. Which arms are those?
Stotch
Caught the Bug
Core4x4 with rubber.
WJCO
Meme King
Nice. I plan on getting some one of these days. I wouldn't be surprised if that's your rattle. Those things sit so fricking close to the body. I have rub marks on both sides where the upper arms have rubbed when the axle articulates.
BettyWhiteJK
New member
Stotch
Caught the Bug
Maintenance
Jan still has some rattles going down the road (it's not clearance with the control arms like I thought.), so I thought I would do some maintenance on the front axle. I did all of her ball joints and unit bearing assemblies on Friday:
I was kind of hoping it would make her drive a little quieter, but nope. Still noisy as fuck. That's OK (even though it kinda drives me nuts not knowing what it is), she drives fine and the steering is a little tighter now.
Jan still has some rattles going down the road (it's not clearance with the control arms like I thought.), so I thought I would do some maintenance on the front axle. I did all of her ball joints and unit bearing assemblies on Friday:
I was kind of hoping it would make her drive a little quieter, but nope. Still noisy as fuck. That's OK (even though it kinda drives me nuts not knowing what it is), she drives fine and the steering is a little tighter now.
Stotch
Caught the Bug
No problem. Glad it's helpful! Let me know if you have a question. There's a few other WJ guys on here to help too.
Stotch
Caught the Bug
Thanks! It's nice to not have empty holes there anymore lol
