Any ideas?

Question

99 Cherokee Sport LMD 75K MilesMy jeep has developed a VERY annouying condition...a loud, chirpingand sqeaqing from the rear (suspension?). It is worse during righthand curves and turns, not so bad going straight. Sometimes even quietgoing straight.I have 4 inch rear shackels, but they are well oiled and greased. Ioiled both ends of the leaf springs, no help. Shocks are original, butdon't appear to be rubbing anywhere.The noise is coming equally from both sides, towards the rear. Ireally thought the shackels were to blame, but I oiled and greasedevery aspect of them to no avail.Noise is getting loud enough to make it difficult to carry on aconversation when curving or turning to the right.Has anyone had this before and figured it out?THANKS!

Mike Romain · Accepted Answer

If you have a slip yoke on the driveshaft, I would be greasing that.Mike86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '0088 Cherokee 235 BFG AT'sFootball God wrote:

Fred Garvin · Answer

You might also look for any rocks lodged somewhere back there.  I had thathappen....

Don · Answer

On my '95 ZJ I found that the speaker wire had worn through for the right rear door. The odd part was that it happened a good foot into the pillar rather than near the grommet/boot, still haven't figured out what caused it. I would check my speaker wires and see if they are gounded out.

Oh, and not that I want to start an argument with previous posters or get off topic, but I have an Alpine Head Unit and it is the only brand I have seen stand up to the abuse I put it through. My brother went through 4 sonys in 2 years, I went through a sony (1 year) and a kenwood(3 years), now I've had my alpine for 3+ years. I have to admit it does have an overheating problem on 100deg+ days, but the ZJ dash doesn't allow for any airflow, so thats the most likely cause.

-Don

Any ideas?

Join the Discussion

Didn't find your answer?