Weird sound from driver side wheel well

Dune Crawler

Dune Crawler

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Heard it yesterday after coming back from the beach. It sounds like parts are moving to much like maybe the ball joint are giving out.
If it's the ball joints how do I check for to much ball joint play? What's considered to much play?


Life's a beach
 
lift the jeep as though you are taking the tire off. Grab the wheel, hands at the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock position, push/pull in and out and see if the wheel has an greater amount of play, also ask someone to do this for you as you look underneath, you cal also place your hands at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions as well to check for any additional give in the front end alignment
 
I didn't look at what year but I think there a recall for fender crap look it up for your jeep that could be any issue
 
me pt2, you'll know if there is too much play by looking and listening, the wheel should not move in or out, if there is movement then there is an issue, this is a quick way to isolate that area
 
Did you recently upgrade/change anything in the area of the noise?

Are you sure it is suspension or axle related? I'd think you'd notice a dif in handling if the ball joints or other suspension related issues.

Start with simple things like checking fender liner/fender isn't rubbing and/or loose and flapping.

- Jason
 
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Dune Crawler said:
Heard it yesterday after coming back from the beach. It sounds like parts are moving to much like maybe the ball joint are giving out.
If it's the ball joints how do I check for to much ball joint play? What's considered to much play?


Life's a beach
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What kind of sound is it? Rubbing? Clicking? Knocking? Sure would help if you could be a little more specific.
 
JAGS said:
Did you recently upgrade/change anything in the area of the noise?

Are you sure it is suspension or axle related? I'd think you'd notice a dif in handling if the ball joints or other suspension related issues.

Start with simple things like checking fender liner/fender isn't rubbing and/or loose and flapping.

- Jason
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Drove it today and over bumps it would want to move to the left and then back to right. Not a death wobble feel but more like a jerking motion.
I haven't changed anything up front, but I did install a rear trackbar bracket the weekend prior.


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wayoflife said:
What kind of sway bar links are you running? When was the last time you checked the nuts/bolts for tightness?
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It's easy to see why you have your own forum when your able to fix other peoples jeeps without even being there and off so little information! You were correct on the nut being loose on the swaybar link. Saved me a lot of time!
Thanks Eddie!


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Dune Crawler said:
It's easy to see why you have your own forum when your able to fix other peoples jeeps without even being there and off so little information! You were correct on the nut being loose on the swaybar link. Saved me a lot of time!
Thanks Eddie!


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LOL!! Glad to hear I was able to help out. :cool:
 
OP do you have factory swaybar links. I have a 11 jkur my noise is more of a thump when going over bumps and sometimes when turning hard
 
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