Need a Little Help.

brizon85

Member

• Jan 26, 2013

• #1

Hey all,
I've been driving a 2009 JKU X with a 3.5 in RE Standard kit (no arms) and 35's. I've noticed an interesting clunky/squeaky noise in my front end whenever I'm driving at lower speeds (10-15 mph). kind of like an er er er er.
I got under there and noticed my drag link was loose at the collar. so I tightened that up bit I still hear the same clunky er er noise. I was just wondering if anyone else had experienced this same noise. I also get bad tire wobble when I hit potholes. I've got a reputable mech I'm going to take the jeep to when I get a chance.

 

wayoflife

Administrator

Staff member

• Jan 26, 2013

• #2

brizon85 said:

Hey all,
I've been driving a 2009 JKU X with a 3.5 in RE Standard kit (no arms) and 35's. I've noticed an interesting clunky/squeaky noise in my front end whenever I'm driving at lower speeds (10-15 mph). kind of like an er er er er.
I got under there and noticed my drag link was loose at the collar. so I tightened that up bit I still hear the same clunky er er noise. I was just wondering if anyone else had experienced this same noise. I also get bad tire wobble when I hit potholes. I've got a reputable mech I'm going to take the jeep to when I get a chance.

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Is the sound rythmic or like something rotational? Or, is it just a creaking sound? If it's the later, could be your trackbar bushing or other aftermarket component bushing is dry or going bad.

Regarding the wobbling you're feeling, that would also support the possibility that you have a bad track bar bushing or a mounting bolt that's loose.

 

brizon85

Member

• Jan 26, 2013

• #3

Definitely rotational sounding

 

brizon85

Member

• Jan 26, 2013

• #4

I have the RE trackbar

 

wayoflife

Administrator

Staff member

• Jan 26, 2013

• #5

brizon85 said:

Definitely rotational sounding

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Have you checked your u-joints? How about your drive shaft? Could even be a warped rotor.

 

brizon85

Member

• Jan 26, 2013

• #6

honestly I've also heard some metal on metal pop sound 2 times in the past month while driving on the highway. I just brushed it off as being a rock stuck in the wheel hitting the undercarriage :-/

 

brizon85

Member

• Jan 26, 2013

• #7

I haven't pulled anything apart simply because of time and no tools. I'd love to do it. I also have no place to do the work. I appreciate your response. it's nice to learn more before I go to a mechanic to talk to them.