'Click' sound under XJ
 

Hi,

Sorry to break in here on alt.witches.and.bible---------, but I was
wondering if anyone could help me track down an odd sound under my XJ.

Basically, when crawling slow on uneven terrain, I hear an intermittent
'click' sound as the suspension articulates. This is not a deeper
'thunk' sound that I've previously heard (and often felt through the
floor) due to loose control arms, loose spring bushings, broken shock
mounts, or loose track bar bracket.

The click sound seems to be coming from the transfer case area, but I
can't get a fix on exactly where while driving and I can't reproduce the
sound by jumping on the bumper. I crawled under and checked the torque
on the cross member and the major suspension bolts, but nothing was loose.

Any ideas on diagnosing this one?

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org

Re: 'Click' sound under XJ
 

Your front driveshaft slip joint is screaming to for a lube job.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Steve wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Sorry to break in here on alt.witches.and.bible---------, but I was
> wondering if anyone could help me track down an odd sound under my XJ.
>
> Basically, when crawling slow on uneven terrain, I hear an intermittent
> 'click' sound as the suspension articulates. This is not a deeper
> 'thunk' sound that I've previously heard (and often felt through the
> floor) due to loose control arms, loose spring bushings, broken shock
> mounts, or loose track bar bracket.
>
> The click sound seems to be coming from the transfer case area, but I
> can't get a fix on exactly where while driving and I can't reproduce the
> sound by jumping on the bumper. I crawled under and checked the torque
> on the cross member and the major suspension bolts, but nothing was loose.
>
> Any ideas on diagnosing this one?
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org

Re: 'Click' sound under XJ
 

Your front driveshaft slip joint is screaming to for a lube job.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Steve wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Sorry to break in here on alt.witches.and.bible---------, but I was
> wondering if anyone could help me track down an odd sound under my XJ.
>
> Basically, when crawling slow on uneven terrain, I hear an intermittent
> 'click' sound as the suspension articulates. This is not a deeper
> 'thunk' sound that I've previously heard (and often felt through the
> floor) due to loose control arms, loose spring bushings, broken shock
> mounts, or loose track bar bracket.
>
> The click sound seems to be coming from the transfer case area, but I
> can't get a fix on exactly where while driving and I can't reproduce the
> sound by jumping on the bumper. I crawled under and checked the torque
> on the cross member and the major suspension bolts, but nothing was loose.
>
> Any ideas on diagnosing this one?
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org

Re: 'Click' sound under XJ
 

Your front driveshaft slip joint is screaming to for a lube job.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Steve wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Sorry to break in here on alt.witches.and.bible---------, but I was
> wondering if anyone could help me track down an odd sound under my XJ.
>
> Basically, when crawling slow on uneven terrain, I hear an intermittent
> 'click' sound as the suspension articulates. This is not a deeper
> 'thunk' sound that I've previously heard (and often felt through the
> floor) due to loose control arms, loose spring bushings, broken shock
> mounts, or loose track bar bracket.
>
> The click sound seems to be coming from the transfer case area, but I
> can't get a fix on exactly where while driving and I can't reproduce the
> sound by jumping on the bumper. I crawled under and checked the torque
> on the cross member and the major suspension bolts, but nothing was loose.
>
> Any ideas on diagnosing this one?
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org

Re: 'Click' sound under XJ
 

Your front driveshaft slip joint is screaming to for a lube job.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Steve wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Sorry to break in here on alt.witches.and.bible---------, but I was
> wondering if anyone could help me track down an odd sound under my XJ.
>
> Basically, when crawling slow on uneven terrain, I hear an intermittent
> 'click' sound as the suspension articulates. This is not a deeper
> 'thunk' sound that I've previously heard (and often felt through the
> floor) due to loose control arms, loose spring bushings, broken shock
> mounts, or loose track bar bracket.
>
> The click sound seems to be coming from the transfer case area, but I
> can't get a fix on exactly where while driving and I can't reproduce the
> sound by jumping on the bumper. I crawled under and checked the torque
> on the cross member and the major suspension bolts, but nothing was loose.
>
> Any ideas on diagnosing this one?
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org

Re: 'Click' sound under XJ
 

I just did an oil and lube two weeks ago, but I try again to see if it
helps. Thanks. Any other ideas?

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Your front driveshaft slip joint is screaming to for a lube job.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Steve wrote:
>>
>>Basically, when crawling slow on uneven terrain, I hear an intermittent
>>'click' sound as the suspension articulates. T

Re: 'Click' sound under XJ
 

I just did an oil and lube two weeks ago, but I try again to see if it
helps. Thanks. Any other ideas?

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Your front driveshaft slip joint is screaming to for a lube job.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Steve wrote:
>>
>>Basically, when crawling slow on uneven terrain, I hear an intermittent
>>'click' sound as the suspension articulates. T

Re: 'Click' sound under XJ
 

I just did an oil and lube two weeks ago, but I try again to see if it
helps. Thanks. Any other ideas?

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Your front driveshaft slip joint is screaming to for a lube job.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Steve wrote:
>>
>>Basically, when crawling slow on uneven terrain, I hear an intermittent
>>'click' sound as the suspension articulates. T

Re: 'Click' sound under XJ
 

I just did an oil and lube two weeks ago, but I try again to see if it
helps. Thanks. Any other ideas?

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Your front driveshaft slip joint is screaming to for a lube job.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Steve wrote:
>>
>>Basically, when crawling slow on uneven terrain, I hear an intermittent
>>'click' sound as the suspension articulates. T

Re: 'Click' sound under XJ
 

The only one I use is to look for rust stains, usually means dry,
metal to metal, or cracks.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Steve wrote:
>
> I just did an oil and lube two weeks ago, but I try again to see if it
> helps. Thanks. Any other ideas?
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org