Rattling in the boot of the stick shift
JK Newbie
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Winsted, Connecticut
I had this noise for a while now. I read that it was common and that the throw out bearing was usually the issue. So when I did the clutch I also installed a Crown Automotive throw out bearing and even a new clutch fork. Unfortunately the noise still happens and seems to even be louder. It happens in just about every gear except first, at lower RPMs when I'm accelerating, especially uphill.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Fairfield, VT
I have this same rattle in my 09. It's crazy loud though outside. I had my girlfriend drive by me with it and oh man.. it's awful. I just ordered a new clutch and throw out bearing from northridge 4x4. Hopefully this fixes it... Awesome company and customer service by the way 
JK Newbie
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Cape Cod
I have this same rattle in my 09. It's crazy loud though outside. I had my girlfriend drive by me with it and oh man.. it's awful. I just ordered a new clutch and throw out bearing from northridge 4x4. Hopefully this fixes it... Awesome company and customer service by the way
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Fairfield, VT
Armory, I'm taking my jeep in to get a new clutch on the 30th. I'm also gonna have the throw out bearing changed and the flywheel turned. I didn't buy any of that mopar junk. I got a centerforce dual friction clutch and a centerforce throw out bearing from Dave at northridge. Excellent deal by the way. I 've searched all over and asked the dealership and they just said they'll have to open it up and take a look. Well for those o us that have a manual tranny, the clutch isn't covered anyway so I'm just spending an extra $30 an hour for labor so I'm just gonna take it to my usual mechanic. I'll let you know how it goes.
JK Newbie
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: United States
I only have 3000 miles on my Jeep and it's making a slight rattling noise only when I accelerate at a certain rate. If I apply upward pressure on the transfer case shift lever it stops. It annoys the hell out of me!
JK Freak
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Elk Rapids, MI
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Albuquerque, NM
I've got this same issue! Seems to only happen after driving a decently long distance though. I took it to the dealer, and they heard the noise, but they couldn't find anything wrong after keeping it for a few days.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Omaha, NE