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Have front end popping or clunk issues with my stock '98 xj, w/160,000. When accelerating from a complete stop or slightly more often, just before coming to a complete stop, I will almost always hear one relatively loud pop! About half the time it can be felt in the drivers side floorboard and...

Quote: Found the problem... The RE lower control arms rear bushings were shot and the factory axle bushings for the upper control arm mounts were shot also allowing the axle to shift back and forth slightly. All has been replaced and no more popping. I am having similar issues with my '98...

Thanks guys for your input. To clarify, my question was does anyone know the friction material supplied in the OEM front disc pad. I understand the benefits/drawbacks of various friction materials, but again, what was supplied when the vehicle was new from the factory? If anyone would like...

Have a "98 XJ, 4.0, Auto tranny. It is a daily driver and do mostly city driving. Having trouble between NAPA, O'Reilly and various web suppliers determining Oem spec/material for front brake pads. I have heard that both organic and ceramic were OEM. Can anyone give me the straight scoop on...

Being a new member to the Forum (ands thanks to all of you!) and having read all 7 pages of your thread with interest since my '91 XJ has had the exact same issues as you since purchasing it 1 year ago, I hope to add my 2 cents as briefly as possible. After I replaced the liftgate seal with a...