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#2460 of 2465 Tight Turns Front Wheels Jump by rickp5 Oct 13, 2009 (10:26 am)
I have a 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee which I recently inherited from my parents. Love the vehicle but noticed that during tight turns, primarily into parking spots, the front wheels jump, skip, etc. Didn't think much of it due to postings here that on older 4 WD that was possible. However it proceeded to get worse so much so that at times I could not pull into a space with the wheels turned, would have to back up and straighten them a bit. Almost felt like something was going to break. Took in to a shop and they replaced the front wheel u-joints. That took care of the not being able to pull into a spot with the wheels turned like I wanted to, but I still feel that jump or skips when making slow tight turns or circles. Is this normal or is there possibly more repairs to be made to the front end? Replies to this message: trek87 (Oct 13, 2009 10:37 am)
#2461 of 2465 Re: Tight Turns Front Wheels Jump [rickp5] by trek87 Oct 13, 2009 (10:37 am)
Replying to: rickp5 (Oct 13, 2009 10:26 am) I don't have enough information to guess what specific issues you might have with your front end. But I have a '98 GC that displayed similar traction issues, and it turned out that my transfer case (the main culprit was the viscous coupler) was just burned out (happens if you do enough snow driving like I do with full-time 4WD at 142K). After I got a new case put in, the issue was gone, and handling improved noticeably.   Another idea is to check the splines on the driveshafts, but now I'm getting into the realm where I'm BS'ing.   A rep. at the transfer case company I ordered the part through told me that sometimes the viscous couplers inside transfer cases get stiff, so you might (gently) try some 8's in an empty parking lot to see if that helps. Good luck!
#2462 of 2465 About buying a used Grand Cherokee - any advice? by tcjeff Oct 28, 2009 (10:05 am)
I have been looking at some used Grand Cherokees - under $10,000 - for primary use as a "snow day" vehicle here in Colorado. Years have ranged from '96 to '02. Are there certain years, models, or engine types to avoid? I have heard negative things about Grand Cherokees but there seems to be a lot of high-mileage ones around. thanks Replies to this message: enegma (Oct 28, 2009 9:23 pm) tcjeff (Oct 30, 2009 8:44 am)
#2463 of 2465 Re: About buying a used Grand Cherokee - any advice? [tcjeff] by enegma Oct 28, 2009 (9:23 pm)
Replying to: tcjeff (Oct 28, 2009 10:05 am) I recommend the 1998 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 6 cylinder 242 engine. The slant six engine is almost indestructible and easy to service. I bought mine brand new in 1997 and I have 204,000 miles on it and just recently had to replace my U-joints. That is the major repair I have had. I never took mine to the dealer for anything.I have done my own maintenance meaning changing belts, hoses, oil, x-mission fluids, rear axle fluids, wiper blades and brakes. Head lamps and driving lights and bulbs that is it. I used only 100 percent synthetic oils usually Castrol Syntec, replace original factory battery with a Diehard. The Diehard Battery lasted until 2007 bought it in 1998. So this has been my luck and my Jeep has been all around the country in the mountains, deserts, through mud, snow and rain and this is a 2 wheel drive vehicle. That is my dollar's worth of info for you. My mileage 95 percent highway miles.   Most people who have negative complaints usually know very little about cars and will complain about little things. Up keep is essential to ownership of any vehicle.You can't own a vehicle and not spend money to keep it up and running.You find most of those complaints come from poor vehicle maintenance that show as real problems later. There have been some real lemons but generally if you do regular maintnance and replace the items that affect the ride, braking,tuneups ups it should not matter which one you get. I bought mine new so I know everything about my vehicle so if I sold it would be one owner.   My suggestion find a one owner vehicle, get a CARFAX report,get a private mechanic,choose someone who has service records,verify that most miles are highway(That would be hard to prove but ask anyway),MAKE SURE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ARE IN GOOD SHAPE(Hence the Mechanic). Whatever you get replace brakes, shocks,belts and hoses, change all fluids and coolant. These things will be the first to go. Check charging system, tuneup, and get diagnostic tester for the ODBII connector input and run a check on the vehicle health. That will let you know what is needed and then you have some comfort knowing vehicle is okay. Good luck Replies to this message: tcjeff (Oct 30, 2009 8:44 am)
#2464 of 2465 Re: About buying a used Grand Cherokee - any advice? [enegma] by tcjeff Oct 30, 2009 (8:44 am)
Replying to: enegma (Oct 28, 2009 9:23 pm) Good advice, thank you.
#2465 of 2465 Re: Hemi Regret [ldordal] by 2000jgc Nov 24, 2009 (6:34 pm)
Replying to: ldordal (Jun 17, 2005 8:04 am) UPDATE: I still have the 2000k JGC-it has 210k miles and is running strong! Love it- and won't replace until I see what Jeep comes out with for 2011. If it's not good- I will look at the GMC Terrain- or the Toyota 4Runner!

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