FIX: Creaking noise from A-pillar (not roll bar bolts)
06-25-2014, 07:32 AM
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FIX: Creaking noise from A-pillar (not roll bar bolts)
I'd been experiencing a very annoying creaking/groaning noise from the top corner of the windshield/A pillar area whenever my JK's body would flex on uneven surfaces. I knew it was coming from the A pillar area but couldn't duplicate the noise by pressing on the trim pieces. I checked the 3 bolts and the little plastic screw on the A pillar and all were nice and tight. I checked the windshield bracket bolts as well, all were good.
So I decided to rip off the plastic trim and take a look at the frame. I realized that there is metal to metal contact where the roll bar is bolted into the windshield by those 3 bolts. I removed the 3 bolts and used a flathead screwdriver to pry the roll bar metal away from the windshield frame just far enough to slide in some foam weatherstripping. I reinstalled the 3 bolts and plastic trim pieces and the horribly annoying creaking sound is finally gone.
Just wanted to put this out there for anyone with the same creaking sound as I searched extensively and every thread had the same conclusion: one of the 3 bolts on the A pillar is loose.
If anyone needs pictures just let me know.
So I decided to rip off the plastic trim and take a look at the frame. I realized that there is metal to metal contact where the roll bar is bolted into the windshield by those 3 bolts. I removed the 3 bolts and used a flathead screwdriver to pry the roll bar metal away from the windshield frame just far enough to slide in some foam weatherstripping. I reinstalled the 3 bolts and plastic trim pieces and the horribly annoying creaking sound is finally gone.
Just wanted to put this out there for anyone with the same creaking sound as I searched extensively and every thread had the same conclusion: one of the 3 bolts on the A pillar is loose.
If anyone needs pictures just let me know.
11-24-2015, 08:32 AM
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TIA
11-24-2015, 01:04 PM
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I'd been experiencing a very annoying creaking/groaning noise from the top corner of the windshield/A pillar area whenever my JK's body would flex on uneven surfaces. I knew it was coming from the A pillar area but couldn't duplicate the noise by pressing on the trim pieces. I checked the 3 bolts and the little plastic screw on the A pillar and all were nice and tight. I checked the windshield bracket bolts as well, all were good.
So I decided to rip off the plastic trim and take a look at the frame. I realized that there is metal to metal contact where the roll bar is bolted into the windshield by those 3 bolts. I removed the 3 bolts and used a flathead screwdriver to pry the roll bar metal away from the windshield frame just far enough to slide in some foam weatherstripping. I reinstalled the 3 bolts and plastic trim pieces and the horribly annoying creaking sound is finally gone.
Just wanted to put this out there for anyone with the same creaking sound as I searched extensively and every thread had the same conclusion: one of the 3 bolts on the A pillar is loose.
If anyone needs pictures just let me know.
So I decided to rip off the plastic trim and take a look at the frame. I realized that there is metal to metal contact where the roll bar is bolted into the windshield by those 3 bolts. I removed the 3 bolts and used a flathead screwdriver to pry the roll bar metal away from the windshield frame just far enough to slide in some foam weatherstripping. I reinstalled the 3 bolts and plastic trim pieces and the horribly annoying creaking sound is finally gone.
Just wanted to put this out there for anyone with the same creaking sound as I searched extensively and every thread had the same conclusion: one of the 3 bolts on the A pillar is loose.
If anyone needs pictures just let me know.
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11-25-2015, 06:16 AM
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Hope you guys can get your issue sorted out too.