Front End
12-02-2006, 10:05 AM
#1
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Front End
As you can tell I have a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I absolutly love it.
But as you can also tell I am very ---- about having my car just about
perfect, so any noises or abnormal things I always fix. To get on with the
issue When ever I hit a bump it makes a klunk noise, its been doing it for
ever, and now I am just getting around to getting it fixed becaue I really
don't like to hear the sound. Is it just my shocks needing replaced?? or is
it something else?? Anyone else having this type of prblem... Please give
me advice, as I would greatly appreceiate it! Thank you all for all of
your help with all my stuff!
But as you can also tell I am very ---- about having my car just about
perfect, so any noises or abnormal things I always fix. To get on with the
issue When ever I hit a bump it makes a klunk noise, its been doing it for
ever, and now I am just getting around to getting it fixed becaue I really
don't like to hear the sound. Is it just my shocks needing replaced?? or is
it something else?? Anyone else having this type of prblem... Please give
me advice, as I would greatly appreceiate it! Thank you all for all of
your help with all my stuff!
12-02-2006, 10:50 AM
#2
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Re: Front End
Lay underneath the front and watch every joint and fastener while someone
turns the wheel back and forth.
Jack up each wheel and with a block of wood and a prybar lift each wheel
looking and listening for any slop, wear, or noise.
Carefully examine your tire tread for uneven wear. They should be even from
shoulder to shoulder if the wheel is rolling in the correct orientation.
Also some tire tread designs are noisier and rougher than others. Generally
speaking... the more 'aggressive' the tires the louder and rougher the
ride..
"McNick" <mcnick618@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:5dfdd8a31bcf71cb931b95dfcf67c8d3@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> As you can tell I have a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I absolutly love it.
> But as you can also tell I am very ---- about having my car just about
> perfect, so any noises or abnormal things I always fix. To get on with the
> issue When ever I hit a bump it makes a klunk noise, its been doing it for
> ever, and now I am just getting around to getting it fixed becaue I really
> don't like to hear the sound. Is it just my shocks needing replaced?? or
> is
> it something else?? Anyone else having this type of prblem... Please give
> me advice, as I would greatly appreceiate it! Thank you all for all of
> your help with all my stuff!
>
turns the wheel back and forth.
Jack up each wheel and with a block of wood and a prybar lift each wheel
looking and listening for any slop, wear, or noise.
Carefully examine your tire tread for uneven wear. They should be even from
shoulder to shoulder if the wheel is rolling in the correct orientation.
Also some tire tread designs are noisier and rougher than others. Generally
speaking... the more 'aggressive' the tires the louder and rougher the
ride..
"McNick" <mcnick618@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:5dfdd8a31bcf71cb931b95dfcf67c8d3@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> As you can tell I have a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I absolutly love it.
> But as you can also tell I am very ---- about having my car just about
> perfect, so any noises or abnormal things I always fix. To get on with the
> issue When ever I hit a bump it makes a klunk noise, its been doing it for
> ever, and now I am just getting around to getting it fixed becaue I really
> don't like to hear the sound. Is it just my shocks needing replaced?? or
> is
> it something else?? Anyone else having this type of prblem... Please give
> me advice, as I would greatly appreceiate it! Thank you all for all of
> your help with all my stuff!
>
12-02-2006, 10:50 AM
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Re: Front End
Lay underneath the front and watch every joint and fastener while someone
turns the wheel back and forth.
Jack up each wheel and with a block of wood and a prybar lift each wheel
looking and listening for any slop, wear, or noise.
Carefully examine your tire tread for uneven wear. They should be even from
shoulder to shoulder if the wheel is rolling in the correct orientation.
Also some tire tread designs are noisier and rougher than others. Generally
speaking... the more 'aggressive' the tires the louder and rougher the
ride..
"McNick" <mcnick618@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:5dfdd8a31bcf71cb931b95dfcf67c8d3@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> As you can tell I have a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I absolutly love it.
> But as you can also tell I am very ---- about having my car just about
> perfect, so any noises or abnormal things I always fix. To get on with the
> issue When ever I hit a bump it makes a klunk noise, its been doing it for
> ever, and now I am just getting around to getting it fixed becaue I really
> don't like to hear the sound. Is it just my shocks needing replaced?? or
> is
> it something else?? Anyone else having this type of prblem... Please give
> me advice, as I would greatly appreceiate it! Thank you all for all of
> your help with all my stuff!
>
turns the wheel back and forth.
Jack up each wheel and with a block of wood and a prybar lift each wheel
looking and listening for any slop, wear, or noise.
Carefully examine your tire tread for uneven wear. They should be even from
shoulder to shoulder if the wheel is rolling in the correct orientation.
Also some tire tread designs are noisier and rougher than others. Generally
speaking... the more 'aggressive' the tires the louder and rougher the
ride..
"McNick" <mcnick618@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:5dfdd8a31bcf71cb931b95dfcf67c8d3@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> As you can tell I have a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I absolutly love it.
> But as you can also tell I am very ---- about having my car just about
> perfect, so any noises or abnormal things I always fix. To get on with the
> issue When ever I hit a bump it makes a klunk noise, its been doing it for
> ever, and now I am just getting around to getting it fixed becaue I really
> don't like to hear the sound. Is it just my shocks needing replaced?? or
> is
> it something else?? Anyone else having this type of prblem... Please give
> me advice, as I would greatly appreceiate it! Thank you all for all of
> your help with all my stuff!
>
12-02-2006, 10:50 AM
#4
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Posts: n/a
Re: Front End
Lay underneath the front and watch every joint and fastener while someone
turns the wheel back and forth.
Jack up each wheel and with a block of wood and a prybar lift each wheel
looking and listening for any slop, wear, or noise.
Carefully examine your tire tread for uneven wear. They should be even from
shoulder to shoulder if the wheel is rolling in the correct orientation.
Also some tire tread designs are noisier and rougher than others. Generally
speaking... the more 'aggressive' the tires the louder and rougher the
ride..
"McNick" <mcnick618@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:5dfdd8a31bcf71cb931b95dfcf67c8d3@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> As you can tell I have a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I absolutly love it.
> But as you can also tell I am very ---- about having my car just about
> perfect, so any noises or abnormal things I always fix. To get on with the
> issue When ever I hit a bump it makes a klunk noise, its been doing it for
> ever, and now I am just getting around to getting it fixed becaue I really
> don't like to hear the sound. Is it just my shocks needing replaced?? or
> is
> it something else?? Anyone else having this type of prblem... Please give
> me advice, as I would greatly appreceiate it! Thank you all for all of
> your help with all my stuff!
>
turns the wheel back and forth.
Jack up each wheel and with a block of wood and a prybar lift each wheel
looking and listening for any slop, wear, or noise.
Carefully examine your tire tread for uneven wear. They should be even from
shoulder to shoulder if the wheel is rolling in the correct orientation.
Also some tire tread designs are noisier and rougher than others. Generally
speaking... the more 'aggressive' the tires the louder and rougher the
ride..
"McNick" <mcnick618@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:5dfdd8a31bcf71cb931b95dfcf67c8d3@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> As you can tell I have a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I absolutly love it.
> But as you can also tell I am very ---- about having my car just about
> perfect, so any noises or abnormal things I always fix. To get on with the
> issue When ever I hit a bump it makes a klunk noise, its been doing it for
> ever, and now I am just getting around to getting it fixed becaue I really
> don't like to hear the sound. Is it just my shocks needing replaced?? or
> is
> it something else?? Anyone else having this type of prblem... Please give
> me advice, as I would greatly appreceiate it! Thank you all for all of
> your help with all my stuff!
>
12-02-2006, 11:16 AM
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Re: Front End
I would be looking for a worn out bushing. It isn't likely a shock can
clunk 'for ever' and not snap off something. They usually only clunk
for a short while...
There are a lot of bushings up there, but the antisway bar ends are
where I would start.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
McNick wrote:
>
> As you can tell I have a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I absolutly love it.
> But as you can also tell I am very ---- about having my car just about
> perfect, so any noises or abnormal things I always fix. To get on with the
> issue When ever I hit a bump it makes a klunk noise, its been doing it for
> ever, and now I am just getting around to getting it fixed becaue I really
> don't like to hear the sound. Is it just my shocks needing replaced?? or is
> it something else?? Anyone else having this type of prblem... Please give
> me advice, as I would greatly appreceiate it! Thank you all for all of
> your help with all my stuff!
clunk 'for ever' and not snap off something. They usually only clunk
for a short while...
There are a lot of bushings up there, but the antisway bar ends are
where I would start.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
McNick wrote:
>
> As you can tell I have a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I absolutly love it.
> But as you can also tell I am very ---- about having my car just about
> perfect, so any noises or abnormal things I always fix. To get on with the
> issue When ever I hit a bump it makes a klunk noise, its been doing it for
> ever, and now I am just getting around to getting it fixed becaue I really
> don't like to hear the sound. Is it just my shocks needing replaced?? or is
> it something else?? Anyone else having this type of prblem... Please give
> me advice, as I would greatly appreceiate it! Thank you all for all of
> your help with all my stuff!
12-02-2006, 11:16 AM
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Re: Front End
I would be looking for a worn out bushing. It isn't likely a shock can
clunk 'for ever' and not snap off something. They usually only clunk
for a short while...
There are a lot of bushings up there, but the antisway bar ends are
where I would start.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
McNick wrote:
>
> As you can tell I have a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I absolutly love it.
> But as you can also tell I am very ---- about having my car just about
> perfect, so any noises or abnormal things I always fix. To get on with the
> issue When ever I hit a bump it makes a klunk noise, its been doing it for
> ever, and now I am just getting around to getting it fixed becaue I really
> don't like to hear the sound. Is it just my shocks needing replaced?? or is
> it something else?? Anyone else having this type of prblem... Please give
> me advice, as I would greatly appreceiate it! Thank you all for all of
> your help with all my stuff!
clunk 'for ever' and not snap off something. They usually only clunk
for a short while...
There are a lot of bushings up there, but the antisway bar ends are
where I would start.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
McNick wrote:
>
> As you can tell I have a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I absolutly love it.
> But as you can also tell I am very ---- about having my car just about
> perfect, so any noises or abnormal things I always fix. To get on with the
> issue When ever I hit a bump it makes a klunk noise, its been doing it for
> ever, and now I am just getting around to getting it fixed becaue I really
> don't like to hear the sound. Is it just my shocks needing replaced?? or is
> it something else?? Anyone else having this type of prblem... Please give
> me advice, as I would greatly appreceiate it! Thank you all for all of
> your help with all my stuff!
12-02-2006, 11:16 AM
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Re: Front End
I would be looking for a worn out bushing. It isn't likely a shock can
clunk 'for ever' and not snap off something. They usually only clunk
for a short while...
There are a lot of bushings up there, but the antisway bar ends are
where I would start.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
McNick wrote:
>
> As you can tell I have a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I absolutly love it.
> But as you can also tell I am very ---- about having my car just about
> perfect, so any noises or abnormal things I always fix. To get on with the
> issue When ever I hit a bump it makes a klunk noise, its been doing it for
> ever, and now I am just getting around to getting it fixed becaue I really
> don't like to hear the sound. Is it just my shocks needing replaced?? or is
> it something else?? Anyone else having this type of prblem... Please give
> me advice, as I would greatly appreceiate it! Thank you all for all of
> your help with all my stuff!
clunk 'for ever' and not snap off something. They usually only clunk
for a short while...
There are a lot of bushings up there, but the antisway bar ends are
where I would start.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
McNick wrote:
>
> As you can tell I have a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I absolutly love it.
> But as you can also tell I am very ---- about having my car just about
> perfect, so any noises or abnormal things I always fix. To get on with the
> issue When ever I hit a bump it makes a klunk noise, its been doing it for
> ever, and now I am just getting around to getting it fixed becaue I really
> don't like to hear the sound. Is it just my shocks needing replaced?? or is
> it something else?? Anyone else having this type of prblem... Please give
> me advice, as I would greatly appreceiate it! Thank you all for all of
> your help with all my stuff!
12-02-2006, 01:32 PM
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Re: Front End
McNick wrote:
> As you can tell I have a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I absolutly
> love it. But as you can also tell I am very ---- about having my car
> just about perfect, so any noises or abnormal things I always fix. To
> get on with the issue When ever I hit a bump it makes a klunk noise,
Check the anti sway bushings and make sure all suspension bolts are tight.
http://revbeergoggles.com/swaybar/
--
DougW
> As you can tell I have a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I absolutly
> love it. But as you can also tell I am very ---- about having my car
> just about perfect, so any noises or abnormal things I always fix. To
> get on with the issue When ever I hit a bump it makes a klunk noise,
Check the anti sway bushings and make sure all suspension bolts are tight.
http://revbeergoggles.com/swaybar/
--
DougW
12-02-2006, 01:32 PM
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Re: Front End
McNick wrote:
> As you can tell I have a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I absolutly
> love it. But as you can also tell I am very ---- about having my car
> just about perfect, so any noises or abnormal things I always fix. To
> get on with the issue When ever I hit a bump it makes a klunk noise,
Check the anti sway bushings and make sure all suspension bolts are tight.
http://revbeergoggles.com/swaybar/
--
DougW
> As you can tell I have a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I absolutly
> love it. But as you can also tell I am very ---- about having my car
> just about perfect, so any noises or abnormal things I always fix. To
> get on with the issue When ever I hit a bump it makes a klunk noise,
Check the anti sway bushings and make sure all suspension bolts are tight.
http://revbeergoggles.com/swaybar/
--
DougW
12-02-2006, 01:32 PM
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Re: Front End
McNick wrote:
> As you can tell I have a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I absolutly
> love it. But as you can also tell I am very ---- about having my car
> just about perfect, so any noises or abnormal things I always fix. To
> get on with the issue When ever I hit a bump it makes a klunk noise,
Check the anti sway bushings and make sure all suspension bolts are tight.
http://revbeergoggles.com/swaybar/
--
DougW
> As you can tell I have a '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I absolutly
> love it. But as you can also tell I am very ---- about having my car
> just about perfect, so any noises or abnormal things I always fix. To
> get on with the issue When ever I hit a bump it makes a klunk noise,
Check the anti sway bushings and make sure all suspension bolts are tight.
http://revbeergoggles.com/swaybar/
--
DougW