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My XJ is falling apart?

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calvynandhobbs:
Problem figured out. Brought it to Sears today to have them balance the tires and see if that was the problem. They do a free steering and suspension check and never got past the driver's side wheelbearing. It is completely shot and my tire moves almost inch back and forth. I'm running by Autozone on my way to church to see if they have one in stock and then heading to Rockets place to replace it tomorrow night.

Axle:
Good deal!  I assume you have the single unit bearings like the rest of us?  They suck in the long haul, but they are still way cheaper to replace than putting in manual hubs.

calvynandhobbs:
Yep, I have the same unit bearings that TJs have. The ones in the Jeep are actually lifetime warrantied wheelbearings that I bought online a couple years ago so I'll be sending this one back to get my replacement, which will give me a spare. I just can't wait for shipping of the returned one to them and them to ship me a new one at this point. That tire has so much play it's actually a little scary.

calvynandhobbs:
The XJ is repaired thanks to Rocket letting me borrow his garage. It sounds so much better and really helped tighten the steering. It's ready for tomorrow.

HOT-ROD:
sweet, good deal man.

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