1984 cj 7

[Tom A Pratt]

I have just purchased a 1984 CJ7 with 35" tires and a slight lift. I don't know how to find out how much the lift is, any help would be appreciated.
Also trying to determine why the jeep lurches left or right when I get into the throttle or when I let off. I really need to resolve this as it is a safety issue,

 

[Lumpy Grits]

:ww:

Make sure the tire pressure is the same-maybe 25psi each.
I have to ask--Did you not test drive it before purchase?
I would have made the seller resolve that safety issue, or passed on buying it.
Get it to an alignment shop and get a full print out on camber, caster & toe-in.
LG

 

[Tom A Pratt]

Thanks very much for your input. Yes I did know about this and used it to lower the price, I take it in next week for work and have ordered shims to adjust the caster.

 

[hole]

The lurching left while getting on the throttle and right when off the throttle is indicative of a locker, but it also likely has some caster issues if it was lifted and not aligned after. Did the seller re-gear it? 35's are hard on a stock CJ driveline, especially if it still has stock gearing

 

[Lumpy Grits]

110% with this.
Do you now what the current R&P ratio is.
Let us hear what the printout on the alignment tells you.
Can you post up pictures showing the frontend and such?
LG