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Creaking sound

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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 12:35 PM
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Default Creaking sound

I have noticed a creaking sound when i go over small bumps. It is coming from the front right side of the jeep. I have greased all zerks and all bushings. Anyone have any guesses what this could be?
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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I have a friend that had this really annoying creaking sound after wheeling his 12' JK. Messed with it for hours then it ended up being a loose bolt on a rock rail. Hope this helps It only squeaked when going over bumps when the body flexed a little bit.
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 02:34 PM
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is it coming from the outside of the Jeep? I thought I had a problem but it turned out it was just my hard top making noise... I put some dow111 on it every time I take the freedom panels off, which helps, but the creaking comes and goes
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Check your suspension components, make sure everything is tight and all rubber components are solid with no defects
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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I had the same issue for a long time. It was the factory " ball and socket style" sway bar links. Replaced with a set ofmJKS sway bar disconnects and guess what? No more squeaking.
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