Axle Suggestions
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It is usually the rear flanges bending. Tends to happen when big, heavy JK's run big, heavy tires.
That is why many people like Ten Factory and G2, since they will warranty bent flanges.
That is why many people like Ten Factory and G2, since they will warranty bent flanges.
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Is there any way to tell if the axles are bent without pulling them. The dealership tells me they are bent but it does not look like they pulled them their is still dirt in all the bolts.
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Yes. You put the rear axle on jack stands so that the tires are elevated. Then, you run the engine with the tranny in gear so that the wheels are turning. Then, you watch the rear disc brakes to see if they run true or if they are wobbling between the rear brake calipers.
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Yes. You put the rear axle on jack stands so that the tires are elevated. Then, you run the engine with the tranny in gear so that the wheels are turning. Then, you watch the rear disc brakes to see if they run true or if they are wobbling between the rear brake calipers.
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To get the best view of the rotors- yes, pull the wheels off. You can run 3 lug nuts back on to keep the rotor snug on the shaft.
In a perfect world you would have a dial indicator to make sure that there is no (or very little) variance in the rounds of the rotor. But- you'll be able to see if it's bent.
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In a perfect world you would have a dial indicator to make sure that there is no (or very little) variance in the rounds of the rotor. But- you'll be able to see if it's bent.
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