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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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I have a clunk in the rear end when i turn left not at really low speeds. I have a '01 Xj with 3" skyjacker lift. Could it be the bushings on my leaf springs? if so can i just get new bushings? oh ya not the add a leaf spring pack.

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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 11:05 PM
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If you have zerks fittings, i would grease them up back there. If not, i would take them off and grease them. Mine were doing the same thing. I was way frustrated. Greased em up and they were like new.
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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 11:57 PM
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Try to check the swaybar bushings. My XJ used to have a clunking sound when I hit bumps, it ended up being the swaybar bushing on the frame. Try to shake the bar and see if it is the cause. At first I thought it was the unit bearing replacement, as what I've read from Jeep repair, but it was really the swaybar. see if this applies to you:
"front unit bearing replacement, doesn't actually have anything to do with rotor replacement as the rotor is completely separate from the bearing and can be reused if in good condition. The trick is getting the bearing out of the knuckle after the 36mm spindle nut and three 13mm 12-point bolts are removed from the inner knuckle surface. If your front suspension has been exposed to lots of corrosion, the bearings can be virtually welded in place. I had success getting mine loose by bolting the wheel back on after the above fasteners were removed and prying with a long crow bar between the wheel and the steer arm on the knuckle. On both sides, the bearing came out of the knuckle like a cork from a bottle, still bolted to the wheel."
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 01:17 AM
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didnt even read your post....that an amazing avatar you have, lol
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 01:19 AM
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try having someone jump up and down on each side of the rear bumper while you're under the jeep. track down the noise from there.
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by N20jeep
didnt even read your post....that an amazing avatar you have, lol

LMAO thanks man! and thanks everyone else, once the rain breaks I'll get out there and check it out.
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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by N20jeep
didnt even read your post....that an amazing avatar you have, lol

HAHA! I'm not the only one!
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