I cannot figure out what is doing this! It really only does it in the morning cold shall we say, as I live in Florida and this is the worst I've heard it. I couldn't find anything loose etc. I went through 4 mths and 2 mechanics dealing with brakes failing and then screwing up! Finally, I pulled it off the road found a real mechanic and had the braking system and suspension and more completely redone brand new whether parts were bad or not! And I mean everything! Ask me I'll tell you if it's been done. This started again after two weeks. Any thoughts? Possible bad bearing? Entire hub assembly is new also as that was my initial thought.

 

How dem u-joints?

 

Being replaced. Figured it out when I got home from work. Thanx

 

Automatic or standard? 2wd or 4?

 

auto and 2wd

 

three things come to mind to check...

flex plate ,,,cracked or loose or both
exhaust hanger near transmission...rubber mount has exited the vicinity
when is the last time the yoke was removed and greased...seldom talked about maintenance...but can make noise when dry

hope this helps...

 

Thanks appreciate the help/advise/tips! I will put the flex plate on my to do list and as for the yoke, not on my watch lol so I'll add that as well. U joints have already been ordered I've had this jeep 2 years, (daughter bought it when I said no, knowing i would end up with it) inspecting and learning it and doing clean up, regular maintenance planning the restore/rebuild which, has been in full force the last couple months. I'm rehashing my memory and ability as it's been a while. As for the exhaust, all hangers are good or replaced as I did thorough inspection finding leaks. header had a crack and was replaced and have small hole in end of driver pipe before exhaust tip. (Dual exhaust) Wanting to replace muffler with thrush, cat is good.

 

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