Post by willydigger. FB inFamous on Sept 11, 2013 9:02:14 GMT -8
I can't access youtube at work, but I'm sure I've seen the video. I've heard of it on stock Jeeps too, but I think it's more common to heavy (hard to balance) tires and offroad use. Every time I took mine offroad I'd have a shimmy that would eventually trigger DW.
Currently I'm driving with a shimmy at 45-50 that I can speed through. Got it after going through a small creek.
I've also flooded my clutch and destroyed my fan clutch trying like a dumbass to drive through a pond.
The biggest maintenance issue I've had are pinion seal leaks, axle seal leaks (D44 common), bent rear tranny shaft, and the OPDA (distributor). Some other common nuisances are the gas tank valve issue where fuel will burp out when filling, and there was some slippage issues with the 6-spd tranny. I never had a problem with my tranny though.
Also the engine is a fucking beast. It sat in a pond where I couldn't see my pedals. The fan clutch was ruined and the clutch had to dry out, but it's been good ever since.
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That Smurfing Forum is no bueno and HI SPONGBOB. - Kilroy Psychosis is refreshing like a cool glass o' lemonade. - T. YOU HAVE MY AXE, WILLARD DIGGERD OF WESTEROS, FIRST SON OF THE FROG KING - Q Where is the satisfaction in watching other people accomplish things? - Short Make woopy, make waffles make like the wind. - Roy
Post by willydigger. FB inFamous on Sept 11, 2013 9:19:12 GMT -8
Here is a pic of the dreaded OPDA. These started in 05-06. If you see one, you'll have to remove it and inspect the gear and the camshaft gear.
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Post by willydigger. FB inFamous on Sept 11, 2013 9:29:17 GMT -8
Couple shots when I had all the bells and whistles up front. Fresh after moving my blinkers.
Here are some early wheeling pics.
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Post by willydigger. FB inFamous on Sept 11, 2013 9:33:04 GMT -8
There was a long drawn out discussion on DW on Jeepforum. A ton of them actually. In my opinion tire balance and alignment (while arguably not the cause) will keep DW at bay. Beyond that I subscribe to the bigger better faster control arms.
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Here's a funny shot. I was showing off my new D44 install and noticed I had an axle leak on the tire.
Still have it. It's a Jeep thing!
you didnt change the wheel seal?
Drrr, yeah. I changed that whole side. Axle shaft, seal bearings. It came back. Fuck it.
That Smurfing Forum is no bueno and HI SPONGBOB. - Kilroy Psychosis is refreshing like a cool glass o' lemonade. - T. YOU HAVE MY AXE, WILLARD DIGGERD OF WESTEROS, FIRST SON OF THE FROG KING - Q Where is the satisfaction in watching other people accomplish things? - Short Make woopy, make waffles make like the wind. - Roy
That Smurfing Forum is no bueno and HI SPONGBOB. - Kilroy Psychosis is refreshing like a cool glass o' lemonade. - T. YOU HAVE MY AXE, WILLARD DIGGERD OF WESTEROS, FIRST SON OF THE FROG KING - Q Where is the satisfaction in watching other people accomplish things? - Short Make woopy, make waffles make like the wind. - Roy