Jeep Noise

[Donger]

Yes, I know that Jeeps making odd noises isn't very Earth-shattering, but the wife's Jeep has started a new and hitherto unheard noise. It happens while coasting and braking, not under acceleration. Kind of a clunking or rattling noise, and I can feel it under my feet when I drive it, so I figure left front. My first thought was the transmission, but somehow I don't think so. Maybe suspension, and the weight transfer under acceleration gets rid of it? I got under it and yanked on control arms and such, with no obvious movement.

Thoughts would be welcomed. Thanks.

[Buehler445]

This thread is hilarious.

I don't know if your Jeep has CV. Last I knew most of them had a transfer case. If it is AWD vs 4WD it may.

[Donger]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

This thread is hilarious.

I don't know if your Jeep has CV. Last I knew most of them had a transfer case. If it is AWD vs 4WD it may.

Its AWD. No option for selecting 4L or H, or whatever it is.

[Brock]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

This thread is hilarious.

I don't know if your Jeep has CV. Last I knew most of them had a transfer case. If it is AWD vs 4WD it may.

Not sure what you mean by this. My 96 gmc truck has a transfer case and cv joints on the front differential.

[DC.chief]

google "death wobble" you don't even have to put in jeep, it comes right up

I get a lot of those at my shop

death wobble applies to Wranglers, CJs, TJs, YJs

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by Donger

Considering that it seems to be localized at the left front, I think a bad CV is likely the culprit. Why would it be intermittent, though?

Originally Posted by Brock

Not sure what you mean by this. My 96 gmc truck has a transfer case and cv joints on the front differential.

Probably right. I thought that was just for front wheel drive vehicles.

[Hydrae]

When I had front wheel drive car that had a CVJ go out, it clicked when I would turn a corner but only then. This does not sound like the same symptoms.

I agree with those mentioning the U-joint though, that was my first thought when I read the OP.

[gblowfish]

My old Jeep made a clunking noise in the rear end. It ended up being some worn out gears in the rear end. Cost about $1500 to fix. If this is coming from up front under the passenger seats, may be a problem with the transfer case. Get it checked out before it causes major damage.

[SAUTO]

Probably the constant velocity joint at the transfer case

[jspchief]

Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

u-joint maybe

This

[tooge]

Finger, sounds like a u joint to me. Or a wheel bearing. U joint connects the drive daft to the diff, so get under there and see if the drive shaft has some play in it

[tooge]

Also, your wife won't bitch so much with your balls in her mouth. Just sayin

[Squalor2]

Originally Posted by tooge

Also, your wife won't bitch so much with your balls in her mouth. Just sayin

you are dentist

[Squalor2]

Originally Posted by Donger

Yes, I know that Jeeps making odd noises isn't very Earth-shattering, but the wife's Jeep has started a new and hitherto unheard noise. It happens while coasting and braking, not under acceleration. Kind of a clunking or rattling noise, and I can feel it under my feet when I drive it, so I figure left front. My first thought was the transmission, but somehow I don't think so. Maybe suspension, and the weight transfer under acceleration gets rid of it? I got under it and yanked on control arms and such, with no obvious movement.

Thoughts would be welcomed. Thanks.

pony up a couple of bucks and take it in for a rotation and alignment. theyll suss out any front end problems especially if you ask for them to check fluid levels (hint!).

[HemiEd]

Originally Posted by Brock

I don't know if those have u joints or cv joints.

I would guess both

[HemiEd]

Originally Posted by DC.chief

if you thought u-joint gauges are real you need to just take the thing to a shop and get it properly checked

and we have a winner