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Old 05-12-2010, 08:30 AM
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I just put a 4.5 rough country lift on my XJ. There is alot of noise coming from the front. Is this normal for a new lift kit, does it usually settle in at some point. Or is it always gonna be way. Any tips would be appreciated.

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I just put a 4.5 rough country lift on my XJ. There is alot of noise coming from the front. Is this normal for a new lift kit, does it usually settle in at some point. Or is it always gonna be way. Any tips would be appreciated.

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Hi, can you give us an idea what the noise sounds like? clunking, grinding, squeaking...etc
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knocking noise or ride stiffness?
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The rear definitly rides alots stiffer. The front left side has a kinda creeking I guess. And seems like when I first start driving in the morning there is kinda a quite clunk at low speeds.
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The rear definitly rides alots stiffer. The front left side has a kinda creeking I guess. And seems like when I first start driving in the morning there is kinda a quite clunk at low speeds.
check that the steering linkage does not get in contact with the disco brackets on the axle.
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OK dumb question, but what is the Disco Bracket. I have seen people talk about it before. But wasnt sure what it is or does.
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OK dumb question, but what is the Disco Bracket. I have seen people talk about it before. But wasnt sure what it is or does.
the bracket that holds the lower end of the sway bar disconnects, it has an s shape and is welded on the axle tube and has a bolt on the other side where the disco bushing is seated. Sometimes it touches the steering damper with lifts over 3'.
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