german996 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Hi everyone, I have been learning a lot about my PF through this forum I think is awesome, I have a 95 at tranny, 4wd, that I have just started off roading with , and I am concern with th e center link and also with rust in the frame, I show no signs of it yet, maybe I never will , but is there a pattern in early wear in the CL or in the frame on this rusting issue? thank you once more for your help and opinions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Jack the front end up. Move the tire side to side. If you see the CL rotating, it's shot. It should only move side to side with steering...there should be NO up/down play in it. hoohaa makes an excellent upgraded centerlink. Another option is the Calmini HD steering setup, but it's pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Jack the front end up. Move the tire side to side. If you see the CL rotating, it's shot. It should only move side to side with steering...there should be NO up/down play in it. hoohaa makes an excellent upgraded centerlink. Another option is the Calmini HD steering setup, but it's pricey. actually there is a little bit of up and down movement just not much.. 1/4 in or something.. maybe a tad more but if it's loose then it's shot.. the thing is that you also need to check your TREs and BJs because they could also give you false symptoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
german996 Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 I lift the front end , and did not feel any freeplay at all in the tires, thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I lift the front end , and did not feel any freeplay at all in the tires, thanks for the info one tire has to be on the ground and really immobilized and then you tug on the other with hands at 9 and 3 and you push/pull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95shakinPF Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 To be absolutely sure, get a friend to help. Lift front end and get your friend to move the tire side to side while you look at each joint of the center link for slack. If its bad, you'll see it give at the joint! Doing it by yourself, you wont be able to feel the slack unless its SHOT. As for the rust, its best to use a small ball peen hammer and tap on the frame with it. If you find a soft/thin spot, it wont "ping" like everywhere else. Hope this helps, Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
german996 Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 hi again, I guess that i will try the new methods, and let you guys know, thanks German996 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LD50 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 i had a pleasant business experience with hoohaa Me too, just got my new centerlink this week actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
german996 Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 LD50 , how much was your CL, I google it but could not find anything, just to be prepared and aware of the cost... thanks German996 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZ Terrano Owner Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 to test my ball joints, etc, I get large monkey grips, or a vice grip and squeeze the ball joint. If there is any movement, then the joint is Kaput... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 LD50 , how much was your CL, I google it but could not find anything, just to be prepared and aware of the cost... thanks German996 Send the member "hoohaa" a PM on this board for more information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 You guys have it wrong. No jacking up. Just have someone sit in the driver's seat, turn the key on (leave the engine off) and move the steering wheel back and forth while you get underneath to watch the steering joints move back and forth. Take the skidplate off if so equipped for ease of observation. Use a flashlight if there is low light. Excessive slop is bad, mmkay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLouisGod Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 go to autozone and phycially by a centerlink in person. they work fine for mild 4wheeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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