Jeep Wrangler--back end slides out when turning
06-17-2006 | 10:47 PM
#1
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Jeep Wrangler--back end slides out when turning
I have a 94 Jeep Wrangler. Recently, I've noticed that when I turn, it
feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
speeds on dry roads.
At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
accelerate.
Any ideas on what it could be?
feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
speeds on dry roads.
At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
accelerate.
Any ideas on what it could be?
06-17-2006 | 10:52 PM
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Re: Jeep Wrangler--back end slides out when turning
Lower your tire pressure to about 28 PSI around. Replace the shock
absorbers with stock 50/50 action. And Obey the road speed limit signs.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
tales wrote:
>
> I have a 94 Jeep Wrangler. Recently, I've noticed that when I turn, it
> feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
> speeds on dry roads.
>
> At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
> roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
> of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
> the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
> spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
>
> It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
> now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
>
> My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
> accelerate.
>
> Any ideas on what it could be?
absorbers with stock 50/50 action. And Obey the road speed limit signs.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
tales wrote:
>
> I have a 94 Jeep Wrangler. Recently, I've noticed that when I turn, it
> feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
> speeds on dry roads.
>
> At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
> roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
> of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
> the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
> spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
>
> It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
> now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
>
> My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
> accelerate.
>
> Any ideas on what it could be?
06-17-2006 | 10:52 PM
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Re: Jeep Wrangler--back end slides out when turning
Lower your tire pressure to about 28 PSI around. Replace the shock
absorbers with stock 50/50 action. And Obey the road speed limit signs.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
tales wrote:
>
> I have a 94 Jeep Wrangler. Recently, I've noticed that when I turn, it
> feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
> speeds on dry roads.
>
> At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
> roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
> of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
> the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
> spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
>
> It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
> now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
>
> My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
> accelerate.
>
> Any ideas on what it could be?
absorbers with stock 50/50 action. And Obey the road speed limit signs.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
tales wrote:
>
> I have a 94 Jeep Wrangler. Recently, I've noticed that when I turn, it
> feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
> speeds on dry roads.
>
> At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
> roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
> of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
> the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
> spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
>
> It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
> now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
>
> My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
> accelerate.
>
> Any ideas on what it could be?
06-17-2006 | 10:52 PM
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Re: Jeep Wrangler--back end slides out when turning
Lower your tire pressure to about 28 PSI around. Replace the shock
absorbers with stock 50/50 action. And Obey the road speed limit signs.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
tales wrote:
>
> I have a 94 Jeep Wrangler. Recently, I've noticed that when I turn, it
> feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
> speeds on dry roads.
>
> At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
> roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
> of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
> the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
> spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
>
> It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
> now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
>
> My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
> accelerate.
>
> Any ideas on what it could be?
absorbers with stock 50/50 action. And Obey the road speed limit signs.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
tales wrote:
>
> I have a 94 Jeep Wrangler. Recently, I've noticed that when I turn, it
> feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
> speeds on dry roads.
>
> At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
> roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
> of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
> the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
> spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
>
> It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
> now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
>
> My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
> accelerate.
>
> Any ideas on what it could be?
06-18-2006 | 01:55 AM
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Re: Jeep Wrangler--back end slides out when turning
What's the tire pressure in all of your tires? Do you have any
suspension mods or a locker in your rear axle?
tales wrote:
> I have a 94 Jeep Wrangler. Recently, I've noticed that when I turn, it
> feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
> speeds on dry roads.
>
> At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
> roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
> of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
> the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
> spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
>
> It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
> now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
>
> My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
> accelerate.
>
> Any ideas on what it could be?
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
suspension mods or a locker in your rear axle?
tales wrote:
> I have a 94 Jeep Wrangler. Recently, I've noticed that when I turn, it
> feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
> speeds on dry roads.
>
> At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
> roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
> of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
> the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
> spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
>
> It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
> now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
>
> My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
> accelerate.
>
> Any ideas on what it could be?
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
06-18-2006 | 01:55 AM
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Re: Jeep Wrangler--back end slides out when turning
What's the tire pressure in all of your tires? Do you have any
suspension mods or a locker in your rear axle?
tales wrote:
> I have a 94 Jeep Wrangler. Recently, I've noticed that when I turn, it
> feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
> speeds on dry roads.
>
> At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
> roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
> of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
> the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
> spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
>
> It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
> now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
>
> My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
> accelerate.
>
> Any ideas on what it could be?
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
suspension mods or a locker in your rear axle?
tales wrote:
> I have a 94 Jeep Wrangler. Recently, I've noticed that when I turn, it
> feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
> speeds on dry roads.
>
> At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
> roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
> of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
> the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
> spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
>
> It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
> now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
>
> My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
> accelerate.
>
> Any ideas on what it could be?
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
06-18-2006 | 01:55 AM
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Re: Jeep Wrangler--back end slides out when turning
What's the tire pressure in all of your tires? Do you have any
suspension mods or a locker in your rear axle?
tales wrote:
> I have a 94 Jeep Wrangler. Recently, I've noticed that when I turn, it
> feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
> speeds on dry roads.
>
> At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
> roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
> of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
> the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
> spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
>
> It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
> now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
>
> My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
> accelerate.
>
> Any ideas on what it could be?
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
suspension mods or a locker in your rear axle?
tales wrote:
> I have a 94 Jeep Wrangler. Recently, I've noticed that when I turn, it
> feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
> speeds on dry roads.
>
> At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
> roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
> of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
> the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
> spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
>
> It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
> now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
>
> My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
> accelerate.
>
> Any ideas on what it could be?
>
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
06-18-2006 | 09:31 AM
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Re: Jeep Wrangler--back end slides out when turning
As Bill and Jerry already said, excess tire pressure is probably the
problem. If the tires are inflated at too high a pressure, there is very
little rubber contact with the road, and thus much less traction.
If you give us the size, brand and model tires are you running, folks on
this newsgroup can tell you the approximate proper tire pressure. Whatever
you do, do not inflate your tires to the pressure stamped on the side of the
tire. That is the maximum pressure for that tire, which can be used on many
vehicles, some much heavier than your Jeep.
Tom
"tales" <tales@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
news:1150595225.852635.123920@y41g2000cwy.googlegr oups.com...
> I have a 94 Jeep Wrangler. Recently, I've noticed that when I turn, it
> feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
> speeds on dry roads.
>
> At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
> roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
> of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
> the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
> spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
>
> It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
> now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
>
> My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
> accelerate.
>
> Any ideas on what it could be?
>
problem. If the tires are inflated at too high a pressure, there is very
little rubber contact with the road, and thus much less traction.
If you give us the size, brand and model tires are you running, folks on
this newsgroup can tell you the approximate proper tire pressure. Whatever
you do, do not inflate your tires to the pressure stamped on the side of the
tire. That is the maximum pressure for that tire, which can be used on many
vehicles, some much heavier than your Jeep.
Tom
"tales" <tales@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
news:1150595225.852635.123920@y41g2000cwy.googlegr oups.com...
> I have a 94 Jeep Wrangler. Recently, I've noticed that when I turn, it
> feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
> speeds on dry roads.
>
> At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
> roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
> of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
> the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
> spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
>
> It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
> now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
>
> My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
> accelerate.
>
> Any ideas on what it could be?
>
06-18-2006 | 09:31 AM
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Re: Jeep Wrangler--back end slides out when turning
As Bill and Jerry already said, excess tire pressure is probably the
problem. If the tires are inflated at too high a pressure, there is very
little rubber contact with the road, and thus much less traction.
If you give us the size, brand and model tires are you running, folks on
this newsgroup can tell you the approximate proper tire pressure. Whatever
you do, do not inflate your tires to the pressure stamped on the side of the
tire. That is the maximum pressure for that tire, which can be used on many
vehicles, some much heavier than your Jeep.
Tom
"tales" <tales@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
news:1150595225.852635.123920@y41g2000cwy.googlegr oups.com...
> I have a 94 Jeep Wrangler. Recently, I've noticed that when I turn, it
> feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
> speeds on dry roads.
>
> At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
> roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
> of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
> the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
> spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
>
> It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
> now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
>
> My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
> accelerate.
>
> Any ideas on what it could be?
>
problem. If the tires are inflated at too high a pressure, there is very
little rubber contact with the road, and thus much less traction.
If you give us the size, brand and model tires are you running, folks on
this newsgroup can tell you the approximate proper tire pressure. Whatever
you do, do not inflate your tires to the pressure stamped on the side of the
tire. That is the maximum pressure for that tire, which can be used on many
vehicles, some much heavier than your Jeep.
Tom
"tales" <tales@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
news:1150595225.852635.123920@y41g2000cwy.googlegr oups.com...
> I have a 94 Jeep Wrangler. Recently, I've noticed that when I turn, it
> feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
> speeds on dry roads.
>
> At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
> roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
> of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
> the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
> spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
>
> It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
> now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
>
> My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
> accelerate.
>
> Any ideas on what it could be?
>
06-18-2006 | 09:31 AM
#10
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Re: Jeep Wrangler--back end slides out when turning
As Bill and Jerry already said, excess tire pressure is probably the
problem. If the tires are inflated at too high a pressure, there is very
little rubber contact with the road, and thus much less traction.
If you give us the size, brand and model tires are you running, folks on
this newsgroup can tell you the approximate proper tire pressure. Whatever
you do, do not inflate your tires to the pressure stamped on the side of the
tire. That is the maximum pressure for that tire, which can be used on many
vehicles, some much heavier than your Jeep.
Tom
"tales" <tales@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
news:1150595225.852635.123920@y41g2000cwy.googlegr oups.com...
> I have a 94 Jeep Wrangler. Recently, I've noticed that when I turn, it
> feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
> speeds on dry roads.
>
> At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
> roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
> of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
> the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
> spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
>
> It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
> now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
>
> My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
> accelerate.
>
> Any ideas on what it could be?
>
problem. If the tires are inflated at too high a pressure, there is very
little rubber contact with the road, and thus much less traction.
If you give us the size, brand and model tires are you running, folks on
this newsgroup can tell you the approximate proper tire pressure. Whatever
you do, do not inflate your tires to the pressure stamped on the side of the
tire. That is the maximum pressure for that tire, which can be used on many
vehicles, some much heavier than your Jeep.
Tom
"tales" <tales@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
news:1150595225.852635.123920@y41g2000cwy.googlegr oups.com...
> I have a 94 Jeep Wrangler. Recently, I've noticed that when I turn, it
> feels like my back end is sliding out--even when I'm cornering at slow
> speeds on dry roads.
>
> At first I thought I was just imagining it, but recently, when the
> roads were wet--I spun out at two separate intersections in the middle
> of the turn as if I were driving on ice--(It was Texas in May!) I know
> the roads can be slick when it rains for the first time after a dry
> spell--but at the speed I was traveling it didn't make sense.
>
> It's becoming more noticeable--even my passengers comment on it. And
> now I feel a it on the curves in the road--not just the turns.
>
> My tires are fine, and I'm paying close attention to how/when I
> accelerate.
>
> Any ideas on what it could be?
>