Recent content by ackerman

RE: EBAY purchase Hummm....okay, new bushings it is......

So those components are supposed to be tight an not able to rock? Yikes, if thats the case Im probably driving a death trap! :shock:

Okay guys here's the skinny.....I got in there and tried tightening that screw but it was as tight as it gets. I put her up on the ramps and checked under the front end and found there is alot of play in the track bar and the tie rods. Is this normal? They can rock back and forth about an...

Hi Nick. Thanks for the instructions! I have the 5.2 but imagine its probably around the same place. I will give this a shot and see how it goes! Thanks for the help gents.

Anyone? Thanks for the help guys! I appreciate it. :-)

Bolts sheared off in frame! gotcha. I will try that. Where is the steering box and this screw?

RE: Great Vid.. its a flying ...?? Lawn..?? what? Check the steering box? Fair enough. I am not very familiar with the Jeep yet and am only slightly machanically minded. Any chance this is something I can do fairly easily?

Going to AZ Oops! You're right, they are 15s. My bad. For some reason I was convinced they were 16s. I have 235/75/R15s on it right now. I would like to put taller and a little wider rubber on them. But first I have to figure out this stupid mushy steering problem.

Yup, they are the stockers. I have the 225/75's on it now. I saw a guy the other day with the same jeep and same rims with way bigger tires. Maybe he was taking his chances...... Thanks for the info!

Skiing Hey All I am new here and was wondering who else with a 95 XJ is having problems with loose or mushy steering? If so, did you get it fixed and what fixed it? I have recently had the steering dampener replaced so I know it isn't that. Another quick question.....how big can I go with...