Pops, squeeks, and clunks!
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Pops, squeeks, and clunks!
I am looking for causes to why my jeep makes all these noises and want to minimize the noise. What are common problems that I can look for. What are uncommon. I'm trying to eliminate as many as I can.
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
Lol mine sounds like a fully loaded 1970's motor home Rollin down the road.
Best way to fix the rattles and squeaks... Louder stereo.
Best way to fix the rattles and squeaks... Louder stereo.
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Lol I was just givin ya crap. Outside noises are different then inside noises. Only outer noise I get is my lockers ratcheting. Not too bad with how many miles I have.
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Bushings deteriorate, u-joints wear out, exhaust systems fall off... you fix noises by finding the worn out part and replacing it. (thanks, I thought of that all by myself)
Start with anything with bushings. The bushings in my rear shocks got hard and basically fell away, got a nice clunk every time I hit a bump. Good excuse to change them.
eta: I see after posting this that you already had that bit of fun!
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.. Being that I've changed at least 5 or 6, (over ten years), I think I've changed more U-joints than anything...besides tires. My left engine, and trany mount are shot, but not bothering me unless I need to pull my aux fan, then I need to pry the engine back for a minute.
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Originally Posted by Radi
Nah, they don't look good with 33's and a lift.
I was thinking a few pops could be from the rear bar pins.
The front control arm bushings are almost completely shot. So that's another.
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There's a bell curve with XJs in this regard. As they get older, you get more and more rattles, squeaks and other noises. That's normal.
What you should really be watching out for is if one of those noises stops. That usually means something fell off!
What you should really be watching out for is if one of those noises stops. That usually means something fell off!
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Originally Posted by macgyver35
There's a bell curve with XJs in this regard. As they get older, you get more and more rattles, squeaks and other noises. That's normal.
What you should really be watching out for is if one of those noises stops. That usually means something fell off!
What you should really be watching out for is if one of those noises stops. That usually means something fell off!
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