98 jeep grand cherokee all time 4 wheel drive

Rebuilding them consists of new U joints and maybe balanced. If it was so loose the the u joints wallowed out the keepers, Then yes, they would also need replaced. Cut off and welded on. That isn't a common problem, but I have had to replace a few. Not just on jeeps.

yes the tire size is very important! however assuming everything is the correct equipment the wandering problem is likely the u-joints in the front axles binding. If this is the case the front axle u-joints need to be replaced. This is very common on 4x4 vehicles with solid front axles. Good luck!

Hi, the likely problem is a worn out CV joint on one of your axles. Check for a torn boot on either axle. Once a toot tears open, dirt gets in and wears out the joint. Please let me know if you have more questions, and thanks for using FixYa.

BEst way to due the job is to just replace the front axle, this assures you that there is not sand or any other forein material that could cause any issues with your axles. Especially if this is a 4 wheel drive.

have the universal joint's checked on the drive shaft's ans the cv joint's on the axel's also check the transfer case oil

Generally, changing the boot over the joint is already too late to make a difference. The boot keeps out road contamination which will quickly cause the joint to fail. Putting in new grease and changing the boot will not repair the joint.

Most likely wheel bearing or cv joint issue. look for a ripped open cv boot. I believe that year used cv joints instead of regular u-joints. Hope I helped. Thanks

Is it full time or part time 4 wheel drive? You should check the front driveshaft u-joints.

try the shemi shock

CHECK YOUR U-JOINTS ON THE HALF SHAFTS BETWEEN THE KNUCKLE AND AXLE HOUSING HIGHER MILEAGE DANA 30 AXLE ESPECIALLY WITH FULL TIME FOUR WHEEL DRIVE THESE JOINTS WILL RUST OUT OR WEAR OVER TIME OVER TIME. IF THEY A IN GOOD ORDER CHECK UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DO THIS BY JACKING UP FRONT AXLE (USE JACK STANDS) GRASP BOTH TOP AND BOTTOM OF WHEEL AND ROCK BACK AND FORTH IF THE IS EXTREME PLAY IN WHEEL YOU NEED BALL JOINTS. ALSO CHECK LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS THESE WEAR OUT WITH HIGH MILEAGE