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Ol Yeller is squeaking. Maybe just having the top off for the summer means I'm hearing it but it doesn't make me happy. I'd like help tracking it down.
As far as I can tell there's three sources.
First appears to be suspension related. SOME bumps cause a squeak or three as the suspension flexes on the road. 2-3 squeaks then quiet. I cannot reproduce this by rocking or bouncing the frame. Sound like it's in the front end but can't be sure.
Second squeak is also suspension related but sounds like it's in the rear, about rear axle area.
This last one is the one bothering me the most. I'll get a regular squeak that's synced with tire or driveshaft rotation. 5-6 seconds of eekeekeekeekeekeekdek as I accelerate then it fades out. It'll fade In and out while driving (low speeds. High speeds I can't tell cuz too much wind noise)
Additional data. None of these sounds were happening before a 4 hr trail ride 2 weeks ago over a lot of bumpy rocks. We're talking teeth rattlers.
My suspicions.
Theres still a lot of dirt on the undercarriage from mud. That could be the suspension squeak.
The other drivetrain sound I'm guessing is either a wheel bearing or a u joint. Theres no rattle or grind, and grabbing the wheels and tugging is not showing the axle bearings allowing motion (though I did that on the ground. I'll do it on a Lift next).
What should I be looking for to track down these squeaks? They're annoying and make me worry I'm wearing metal somewhere.
I can do lots of undercarriage photos if that would help.
geek. berlin, ma. 2000 TJ. http://planet-geek.com
As far as I can tell there's three sources.
First appears to be suspension related. SOME bumps cause a squeak or three as the suspension flexes on the road. 2-3 squeaks then quiet. I cannot reproduce this by rocking or bouncing the frame. Sound like it's in the front end but can't be sure.
Second squeak is also suspension related but sounds like it's in the rear, about rear axle area.
This last one is the one bothering me the most. I'll get a regular squeak that's synced with tire or driveshaft rotation. 5-6 seconds of eekeekeekeekeekeekdek as I accelerate then it fades out. It'll fade In and out while driving (low speeds. High speeds I can't tell cuz too much wind noise)
Additional data. None of these sounds were happening before a 4 hr trail ride 2 weeks ago over a lot of bumpy rocks. We're talking teeth rattlers.
My suspicions.
Theres still a lot of dirt on the undercarriage from mud. That could be the suspension squeak.
The other drivetrain sound I'm guessing is either a wheel bearing or a u joint. Theres no rattle or grind, and grabbing the wheels and tugging is not showing the axle bearings allowing motion (though I did that on the ground. I'll do it on a Lift next).
What should I be looking for to track down these squeaks? They're annoying and make me worry I'm wearing metal somewhere.
I can do lots of undercarriage photos if that would help.
geek. berlin, ma. 2000 TJ. http://planet-geek.com