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| Author: | changingtime [ Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | front end question |
i've noticed when going over bumps or dips, i can hear an interesting noise from the front end of the jeep. don't hear it in the back end and wonder if the shocks are making the noise? thoughts? |
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| Author: | METCRD [ Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: front end question |
It could possibly be the shocks, but it may also be your front sway bar making the noise. Mine was a bit noisy going over speed bumps or anything that caused the front end to really have to travel. I sprayed some wd-40 on all the rubber mounts and it stopped it for a while. I believe the noise is caused from road salt (not sure if you have this) getting between the sway bar and the rubber mount and the result is a squeaky front end. The WD-40 only lasted about two weeks so I just bought a can of some silicon lubricant to try out and see if it will last longer. I only paid a couple bucks for the lubricant so if your roads get salted it may be worth a try. Good luck |
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| Author: | changingtime [ Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: front end question |
it's not really a squeak, more of a swoosh sound...can the swear bar do this? |
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| Author: | racertracer [ Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: front end question |
Antisway bar bushings need a little silicone, this only happens when it's cold out. Do a search and you'll see. |
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| Author: | changingtime [ Mon Feb 07, 2011 4:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: front end question |
well, i bought some white lighting??? spray on silicone. said it was good for metal and non metal parts. while i was spraying the bushings, i thought what the heck i'll spray the other parts and make them look clean. wow, does my garage stink. i took it for a drive and later, it smelled as though i was leaking diesel...guess petroleum base stuff can do that. |
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| Author: | racertracer [ Mon Feb 07, 2011 4:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: front end question |
Is the front end squeak gone? |
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| Author: | changingtime [ Mon Feb 07, 2011 5:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: front end question |
well, that's an interesting question. not 100% sure yet. |
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