bad front end noise
02-17-2012, 12:30 AM
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bad front end noise
I'm have some trouble with my jeep right now. When ever I turn at crawling speeds or corning with a load on the engine I get a weird grinding/rubbing noise from what I think is the front end. It just started doing this the other day and I can't figure out what is doing it. I have checked u-joints, tie rods, ball joints and bearings all are tight. I took the front driveshaft out hoping that was the problem but it was not. This is my dd so I need it to be safe. Thanks for any suggestions.
02-17-2012, 02:38 AM
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I'm have some trouble with my jeep right now. When ever I turn at crawling speeds or corning with a load on the engine I get a weird grinding/rubbing noise from what I think is the front end. It just started doing this the other day and I can't figure out what is doing it. I have checked u-joints, tie rods, ball joints and bearings all are tight. I took the front driveshaft out hoping that was the problem but it was not. This is my dd so I need it to be safe. Thanks for any suggestions.
02-17-2012, 11:02 AM
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yeah i had cut my fenders before i had bought my 32s, and then trimmed more. this noise comes even when turning slightly. also this morning i heard a pop when i pulled into a parking spot
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02-18-2012, 12:03 PM
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You said "checked u-joints, tie rods, ball joints and bearings all are tight".. I'd have to ask 'how' you checked them. Grabbing an axle and trying to wiggle it won't necessarily show you a bad u-joint, and there's a much better chance of them making a 'clicking, grinding' noise than a tie rod end or a ball joint. And 'tight' bearings too? 
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