Strange noise from the front end

MikeD0106 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 07, 2007 7:25 pm

Lately when I've been driving into driveways or sudden dips/hills in the road I am getting this noise from the front end. I almost want to describe it as a creaking noise. It's only there for the moment that I hit the driveway, dip, or hill then goes away. Speed doesn't seem to be a factor as it will still make the noise when I'm pulling into a driveway at 5mph.

Anybody have any ideas? I've never had this before.

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 07, 2007 7:27 pm

grease that swaybar and report back if the problem still exists

RQuarte · **Posted:** Sun Jan 07, 2007 8:15 pm

I have the same exact problem from what you desribed, i get it worst when going over speep bumps.

corwyyn · **Posted:** Sun Jan 07, 2007 8:22 pm

sleeve84028 wrote:

grease that swaybar and report back if the problem still exists

x2, also check and tighten the links form the swaybar to the lower control arms if needed.

Waggs83 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 07, 2007 11:30 pm

I have the same problem also!

corwyyn · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 3:29 am

Waggs83 wrote:

I have the same problem also!

It's a common problem with older Liberties, and also those that are in cold climates. I never had a problem with it until I disconnected mine to install my lift and forgot to re-tighten the drivers side. Took me a few weeks to figure out exactly what was going on because the noise was worst when the passenger side was flexed. Luckily some others on the board were able to point me in the right direction

chetos · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:53 am

I have the same problem and have 28,000 miles on it. I am taking it in for my free oil change and tire rotation. I'll point these out and see what they can do.

nails023 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:35 am

corwyyn wrote:

Waggs83 wrote:

I have the same problem also!

It's a common problem with older Liberties, and also those that are in cold climates. I never had a problem with it until I disconnected mine to install my lift and forgot to re-tighten the drivers side. Took me a few weeks to figure out exactly what was going on because the noise was worst when the passenger side was flexed. Luckily some others on the board were able to point me in the right direction

I had this problem and lubed up the swaybar bushings, and no more noise. It is a simple quick and easy fix.

chetos · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 12:14 pm

nails023 wrote:

corwyyn wrote:

Waggs83 wrote:

I have the same problem also!

It's a common problem with older Liberties, and also those that are in cold climates. I never had a problem with it until I disconnected mine to install my lift and forgot to re-tighten the drivers side. Took me a few weeks to figure out exactly what was going on because the noise was worst when the passenger side was flexed. Luckily some others on the board were able to point me in the right direction

I had this problem and lubed up the swaybar bushings, and no more noise. It is a simple quick and easy fix.

Is there a zerk? What would I grease? Do I take something apart? Thanks.

Jeger · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 1:26 pm

chetos wrote:

Is there a zerk? What would I grease? Do I take something apart? Thanks.

There is no zerk, although someone did drill and tap for a zerk before. I would just spray them down with some silicone lube and let it work its way in.

chetos · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:49 pm

So spray at 2 and 8???? thanks.

MikeD0106 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:09 pm

Awesome!!! Thanks for everybody's help. Guess my libby is starting to show it's age a little.

FastTRX · **Posted:** Mon Jan 08, 2007 10:48 pm

I've noticed this noise when pulling my liberty out of my shop....it has a small drop off (4"-5")...it makes a loud creaking sound. I'm guessing its the same problem everyone else is experiencing. 02' w/ 82K logged...almost dead sure no one has ever greased the sway bar! I'll make sure to take care of it.

I believe reading to use a NON-synthetic grease to avoid damage to the rubber bushings....can anyone add any info to this or correct me if I'm wrong? Thanks in advance...

corwyyn · **Posted:** Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:45 am

chetos wrote:

So spray at 2 and 8???? thanks.

Yeah, spray both sway bar bushings (#2), both ends of the sway bar links (#8 ), and while you've got the lube out hit up the upper control arm bushings (#9).

FastTRX wrote:

I believe reading to use a NON-synthetic grease to avoid damage to the rubber bushings....can anyone add any info to this or correct me if I'm wrong? Thanks in advance...

Silicone lubricant is probably easiest to use, just get a can at Wal-Mart (less than $2) and spray into the bushing areas.

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