The Budget Bucket's build

[moparmansfield]

Is the adjustment on the steering box set too far in? That can really stiffen up the steering.

 

[goodwilljeeper]

I didn't know there was adjustment on the steering box.

 

[831_xj]

Be careful adjusting it any. I doubt it was touched.. is this a used box or remand?

 

[goodwilljeeper]

Its the original box I took out and the ended up putting it back in. Did not touch it

 

[Jeep450r]

Yeah I wouldn't tweak the worm gear on top. Some say the new synergy ball joints are stiff until broken in. I didn't notice any change when I installed mine though. Try checking the axle joints. Maybe one is broken and binding?

 

[blondejoncherokee]

You have to have something binding . Pull the front end apart and inspect . Post back up eth your findings.

 

[blondejoncherokee]

Did you put it in 4wd on dirt rock or pavement....

 

[goodwilljeeper]

I'm thinking its axle joints. But I put it on pavement and I've never had a problem before

 

[blondejoncherokee]

Don't go 4wd on dry pavement .

 

[goodwilljeeper]

Right. I only did it to flex on my driveway wall and that's when I noticed it. So I bet I broke something there

 

[blondejoncherokee]

Right. I only did it to flex on my driveway wall and that's when I noticed it. So I bet I broke something there

you might have yes. Pull it apart and check everything out.

 

[goodwilljeeper]

Will do this weekend. Luckily I have a second housing just in case

 

[Johnnie Walker]

Don't go 4wd on dry pavement .

My best 1/4 mile time at SacRaceway was 17.6s @ 76 mph, in 4WD. Haha. Driving straight shouldn't be a big deal.

That was shortly after I bought my heep. Was basically stock with 235/75 Bridgestone Dueler A/T tires.

Almost interested to see what it would do meow. Ihada gone with a group of Dakota guys that I knew from before I had that heep. It was for an event called "Mopar Magic".
Maybe we should get a group to go there. Haha. Definitely willing to take my MJ.

 

[goodwilljeeper]

My best 1/4 mile time at SacRaceway was 17.6s @ 76 mph, in 4WD. Haha. Driving straight shouldn't be a big deal.

That was shortly after I bought my heep. Was basically stock with 235/75 Bridgestone Dueler A/T tires.

Almost interested to see what it would do meow. Ihada gone with a group of Dakota guys that I knew from before I had that heep. It was for an event called "Mopar Magic".
Maybe we should get a group to go there. Haha. Definitely willing to take my MJ.

Hahaha I would be down!!!

 

[knucklehead 61]

My best 1/4 mile time at SacRaceway was 17.6s @ 76 mph, in 4WD. Haha. Driving straight shouldn't be a big deal.

That was shortly after I bought my heep. Was basically stock with 235/75 Bridgestone Dueler A/T tires.

Almost interested to see what it would do meow. Ihada gone with a group of Dakota guys that I knew from before I had that heep. It was for an event called "Mopar Magic".
Maybe we should get a group to go there. Haha. Definitely willing to take my MJ.

never raced my jeep, but i used to race a blown alcohol 1940 willys coupe.
best time was 7.02 @ 198
i think my red jeep would be a lot slower! :wow:

 

[goodwilljeeper]

Oh heck ya! Nice Tim!

 

[twinhauler]

I dont think any of our jeeps are beating that willys. Maybe with a 10 second lead, that things a beast.

 

[knucklehead 61]

it was fun, but not exactly cost effective to operate.
averaged me about .75 cents per foot driven after i paid for it, the trailer, & motorhome!

 

[goodwilljeeper]

Dang. Think if you put that into a ultra 4. Rubicon would take 2 hours tops haha

 

[blondejoncherokee]

Thats an awesome old willys Tim!