BOUGHT A JEEP, MAYBE A BIG MISTAKE

KW AV8R · **Posted:** Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:12 pm

glad I could be of some help even if it didn't even seem to make sense to me at the time. :wink:

jeepdaddy65 · **Posted:** Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:31 am

The shuddering and clicking mysteriously went away, I wonder how long it sat on the lot. Maybe something was froze up that now un froze. The vibaration still is happening at 50 or 55 mph. I have that isolated to the passenger rear tire/rim. We can't get that one tire to balance. It would show that it was balanced, and just for the heck of it I had him take it off the machine and then put it back on, and it showed out of balance. All others were good. He told me that the tire might be defective or out of round. Thanks for all the help and advice, I really do appreciate it.

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:08 pm

I always have to wonder why people post statements like this. The slightest little tiny thing, and they wish they had kept their previous vehicle. What is the purpose and point of saying something like that on here? If you are that sensitive, go back to the PT Cruiser. You bought a Jeep and it will make noise sooner or later.

BeepBeepJeepJeep · **Posted:** Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:29 pm

KJ04 wrote:

jeepdaddy65 wrote:

I will probably take it to Brunswick, I have dealt with them before and they treated me well. The Toyota dealer is willing to take a look but can't get me in when my schedule permits. I just had the tires re-balanced again, all OK there. so off I go to another dealer. Thanks. If anyone has a fix that they know off please let me know.

The u-joints or the front drive shaft are the likely problems areas for the vibrations you describe, but first you need to get the problem confirmed by a mechanic.

myjeepwalks · **Posted:** Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:09 am

jeepdaddy65 wrote:

The shuddering and clicking mysteriously went away, I wonder how long it sat on the lot. Maybe something was froze up that now un froze. The vibaration still is happening at 50 or 55 mph. I have that isolated to the passenger rear tire/rim. We can't get that one tire to balance. It would show that it was balanced, and just for the heck of it I had him take it off the machine and then put it back on, and it showed out of balance. All others were good. He told me that the tire might be defective or out of round. Thanks for all the help and advice, I really do appreciate it.

You sure there isn't fix a flat in that tire?

Take your jeep back and i'll sell you mine that way i can get a trd tacoma. :wink:

jeepdaddy65 · **Posted:** Sat Mar 29, 2008 5:36 pm

I finnally got an appointment with the Toyota dealer I bought it from. Monday at 7:00 A.M. Hopefully they will check it out and fix it. Or I'll be putting it up for sale. Thanks for all the help and advice, I'll post what they tell me is wrong. Maybe I should buy a surplus of U-Jounts, it seems like this is a common problem with Jeeps, no fix a flat in tires, they are brand new. But I have had that happen with another car I had. Daughter didn't want to tell me she ran over a nail, she put fix a flat in the tire and I then developed a vibration. That was quite a surprise for me and I didn't let her drive the car anymore.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Sat Mar 29, 2008 6:53 pm

jeepdaddy65 wrote:

I finnally got an appointment with the Toyota dealer I bought it from. Monday at 7:00 A.M. Hopefully they will check it out and fix it. Or I'll be putting it up for sale. Thanks for all the help and advice, I'll post what they tell me is wrong. Maybe I should buy a surplus of U-Jounts, it seems like this is a common problem with Jeeps, no fix a flat in tires, they are brand new. But I have had that happen with another car I had. Daughter didn't want to tell me she ran over a nail, she put fix a flat in the tire and I then developed a vibration. That was quite a surprise for me and I didn't let her drive the car anymore.

U-joints will wear out,can't avoid it and since the KJ has non-greaseable ones they can go at anytime.It is not a common problem,it happens to all vehicles that have used u-joints since the early 1900's.

Guest · **Posted:** Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:02 pm

jeepdaddy65 wrote:

I finnally got an appointment with the Toyota dealer I bought it from. Monday at 7:00 A.M. Hopefully they will check it out and fix it. Or I'll be putting it up for sale. Thanks for all the help and advice, I'll post what they tell me is wrong. Maybe I should buy a surplus of U-Jounts, it seems like this is a common problem with Jeeps, no fix a flat in tires, they are brand new. But I have had that happen with another car I had. Daughter didn't want to tell me she ran over a nail, she put fix a flat in the tire and I then developed a vibration. That was quite a surprise for me and I didn't let her drive the car anymore.

lol...

hope you don't have TPMS. Get that crap fixed ASAP

*EDIT*
reading comprehension...D'OH. I misread, thought you meant your daughter put fix a flat in the KJ's tire...

jeepdaddy65 · **Posted:** Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:48 am

The Toyota dealer is kinda jerking me around on the 30 day 1000 mi. warranty. I think it is the U-joints. Problem is I can't find any from Autozone or Advance Auto Parts. They are really the only close part stores. I know a lot of you replaced them, if the dealer gives me a hard time I'll just do them myself. Where can I get them from. Also is replacing the front U-Joints a big job. The rears look pretty easy. Thanks

DryBones · **Posted:** Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:06 am

Tell the dealer to honor the warranty or take the Jeep back! :evil:

You can find another one.

jeepdaddy65 · **Posted:** Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:29 am

That will be a last resort, but almost definately a possibility. Thank

jeepdaddy65 · **Posted:** Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:02 pm

The Toyota dealer I bought it from steped up and took care of the problem. It was the rear U-Joints, they replaced them with ones that have a grease fitting on them. All the vibrations and weird sounds are gone. Thanks for everyones help and advice.

hatu · **Posted:** Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:24 pm

Way to go...Glad they stepped up to the plate...

Now start focusing on some mods.

scarletbegonias · **Posted:** Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:45 pm

Awesome, thumbs up to the stealership u bought it from and im glad for u that the problem was solved fairly easily. NOW welcome to LOST! A much happier camper, im sure

jeepdaddy65 · **Posted:** Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:29 pm

Yeah, they did me right. It changed the whole personality of the Jeep. Now time to put all the goodies on it and have fun. Thanks again for all the help and advice. It's good to have a forum like this and people to turn to for help. Thanks

tomsjeep · **Posted:** Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:39 pm

NOW you can ENJOY your Jeep!
Congratulations!

Pote · **Posted:** Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:47 pm

I think its "shuddering" from the fact that you used to sit behind the wheel of a PT Cruiser...I know just reading that gave me the shudders right here in my chair! LOL :wink:

I was FORCED to drive one of those when my KJ was in the shop getting repairs from when a little lady hit me...I was stuck in one of those for almost two weeks....egads...I'm shuddering again just thinking about it.

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