2006 with a thumping noise under driver side floor area.

kzookj · **Joined:** Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:44 pm **Posts:** 6

I have a 2006 KJ (80K) with a Rusty's strut/spring lift with about 35-40k on lift kit. Over the last six months I have been getting a thumping noise in the front end it seems like when cold(not driven for a few hours or more) and driving at a steady speed even on what seems to be a smooth road. Braking does not effect it and it seems to go away after you drive it for a while. It seems like you can feel it in the steering wheel also. These factors have NOT changed the noise.
1. Tires rotated
2. Front brake pads and rotors replaced.
I have checked over most of the obvious things like sway bar links and both upper and lower ball joints and they seem fine.

Help this is driving me crazy!!!

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Oct 09, 2012 5:22 pm

Have you checked the rear boot on the front driveshaft yet?
If the boot is gone then there is your problem
Could also be the front shocks as the Rustys springs are weak as all get out and could have blown one of the front shocks , esp with the amount of miles you have on it

kzookj · **Joined:** Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:44 pm **Posts:** 6

Thanks for the suggestion, I will check the struts as soon as I can and let you know.

lfhoward · **Posted:** Tue Oct 09, 2012 6:21 pm

The squirrels are trying to get out! :jester:

TwoBobsKJ · **Joined:** Fri May 11, 2012 8:03 pm **Posts:** 463

kzookj wrote:

Thanks for the suggestion, I will check the struts as soon as I can and let you know.

And while you're under there check the other issue Tom mentioned - the CV joint boot at the transfer case end of the front driveshaft. If torn or missing you need to replace the CV - $80 bucks and some time.

Bob

2006 with a thumping noise under driver side floor area.

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