Suspension loud over bumps
04-04-2014, 07:42 AM
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04-04-2014, 12:27 PM
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It is most likely your tie rod ends. I have the same problem and that is what the dealership said. I also checked the control arms, bolts, track bar and all was tight. There is no issue driving and the sound only happens when you go slowly over a bump. Sounds like the front spring is moving or not set correctly.
The work is under warranty for me and they ordered the following:
52060054-AB
52060048-AD
52060052-AG
52060053-AE
6036747-AA
The work order says they found all tie rod ends loose and worn. I don't have and suspension modifications and unfortunately have not been off-road that much so it wasn't due to anything extreme. I have 26k miles on a 2013 and they said they hadn't seen a failure this early. Some others on the forum said they had a failure at 6k miles. The tie rod rotates like it should but there is not a lot of resistance and there should be a good amount.
The work is under warranty for me and they ordered the following:
52060054-AB
52060048-AD
52060052-AG
52060053-AE
6036747-AA
The work order says they found all tie rod ends loose and worn. I don't have and suspension modifications and unfortunately have not been off-road that much so it wasn't due to anything extreme. I have 26k miles on a 2013 and they said they hadn't seen a failure this early. Some others on the forum said they had a failure at 6k miles. The tie rod rotates like it should but there is not a lot of resistance and there should be a good amount.
04-07-2014, 04:15 PM
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It is most likely your tie rod ends. I have the same problem and that is what the dealership said. I also checked the control arms, bolts, track bar and all was tight. There is no issue driving and the sound only happens when you go slowly over a bump. Sounds like the front spring is moving or not set correctly. The work is under warranty for me and they ordered the following: 52060054-AB 52060048-AD 52060052-AG 52060053-AE 6036747-AA The work order says they found all tie rod ends loose and worn. I don't have and suspension modifications and unfortunately have not been off-road that much so it wasn't due to anything extreme. I have 26k miles on a 2013 and they said they hadn't seen a failure this early. Some others on the forum said they had a failure at 6k miles. The tie rod rotates like it should but there is not a lot of resistance and there should be a good amount.
04-08-2014, 07:31 PM
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Well. I think I found the problem. The lower driver side stud on my JKS QD's was as loose as it can be without falling off. Don't know how I didn't realize this when I climbed under their recently. Had a hard time getting it snug I only have a small torx driver that fits in the hole on the JKS stud. I'll drive it more tomorrow to see if the noise is gone and if it doesn't work itself loose again. I have stock end links ready to go on...
04-08-2014, 07:39 PM
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Well. I think I found the problem. The lower driver side stud on my JKS QD's was as loose as it can be without falling off. Don't know how I didn't realize this when I climbed under their recently. Had a hard time getting it snug I only have a small torx driver that fits in the hole on the JKS stud. I'll drive it more tomorrow to see if the noise is gone and if it doesn't work itself loose again. I have stock end links ready to go on...
04-08-2014, 08:39 PM
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It's not at all. I don't have anything to use to stick in the hole except one little torx screwdriver! Did you end up solving this problem or are you still suffering from it?? I will apply some loc tite and hope that helps. Though I thought I did that initially.....
04-15-2014, 10:40 PM
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JK Freak
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Update: removed the JKS and reinstalled stock end links. Seems to be handling much better but still and audible thud/clunk over bumps. Made an appointment for next Monday to get looked at.
04-22-2014, 01:44 AM
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JK Freak
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Stealership said everything is fine. I think they are full of it. What would cause a thud/clunk over bumps from the driver front and not the passenger front? Shocks? Ball joints? Tie rod ends? I really don't know. Any ideas? I'm thinking shocks and I don't mind dropping a little money for better ones but I would like to know if it is the cause. I've been driving this jeep long enough to know it's not normal.
