front axle 88 cherokee

[4mill95]

i have a 88 cherokee with dana 44's and when im in revers and let odff the brakes my hole axle moves and makes a clanck sound. but still drives strait and fine. any ideas?

 

[jeep-N-montero]

By Cherokee are we to assume you swapped a 44 into the front of your XJ? Checked your bushings yet?

 

[4mill95]

well i bought is the way it is right now just trying to work all the bugs out.i have checked them.

 

[DOSS]

.. what suspension do you have in there now? original, leafs, long arm etc

 

[jeep-N-montero]

well i bought is the way it is right now just trying to work all the bugs out.i have checked them.

Translation, "Well, I bought it as it sits right now and I am trying to get all the bugs worked out, I have already checked the bushings".

 

[thenag]

If you do have a d44 it will be a non-oem setup so we need some pictures to see what you are talking about.

My first thought is that sounds about normal for a leaf sprung vehicle...

so if you have leafs it is probably fine.

we need some more info and pics would help

Nathan
99 xj with one tons

 

[chans]

Maybe its a Cherokee Wagoneer which would have D44s stock?

 

[4mill95]

Translation, "Well, I bought it as it sits right now and I am trying to get all the bugs worked out, I have already checked the bushings".

you got the point right?

 

[4mill95]

I will go take some pics now.

 

[4mill95]

Here is some pic's, Not sure if i need any more.

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[4mill95]

And it does have a power steering leak as you can see in the pics.

 

[Chevycrew]

Looks like a bolt moving in the lower control arm pocket.

 

[4mill95]

i noticed that but i watched it and that's not moving. but i did see that, i will get that fixed this weekend.

Are the upper bushings on the control arms supposed to move?
they look ok, but both seem to move

 

[jeep-N-montero]

I know on my hp30 the upper bushings love to move, I bought some better quality replacements to install but keep putting it off. Check all bushings, rod ends, and ball joints. Where are you located? I'm sure one of us can stop by and add an extra set of eyes to the matter while you move the steering wheel and go from drive to reverse with your foot on the brake.

 

[4mill95]

Thanks. I am in lindon. in ut county.

 

[Dominic]

have you dropped the control arm to look for play in the johnny joint?