Groaning from Front End
#1
JK Super Freak
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Groaning from Front End
I have an '08 with an AEV 3.5" and synergy tie rod and drag link. It's been wheeled plenty. I have a front end groaning that randomly started long after my last off road trip. I'm guessing something loosened up but this doesn't seem to be from any acute event since it developed randomly. Any ideas what to check? It makes the sound over bumps and it's amplified while I'm turning. No clunking felt so maybe it's a control arm bushing? Nothing feels like it's binding or popping, just a groaning sound. Thanks in advance
#3
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I recently had a similar problem on my 2009. Groaning sound from the front as you described. Diagnosed as a bad front wheel bearing.
Jack up your tires and see if you have wobble as shown in this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhccj4Z8Jho
Jack up your tires and see if you have wobble as shown in this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhccj4Z8Jho
#5
JK Jedi
Does the noise happen when stationary, or only in motion? Does it change with speed? Any way to catch it on video?
#6
JK Super Freak
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#7
JK Enthusiast
Groaning while steering is typically a bearing issue I think. When you jack it up and wiggle the tires there should be no movement. While it's in the air you can also wiggle your driveshaft and see if there is any play there.
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#8
JK Super Freak
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Thanks for the replies. I'm uploading a string of clips to youtube now and I'll post the link once it's done uploading. Eager to gather opinions after sharing the video.
#9
JK Super Freak
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Here's the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcFuHoSExIU&feature=youtu.be Notice that it really only makes the sound while turning the wheel passenger. Watch through it's only 40 seconds or so and I gathered quite a few clips.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcFuHoSExIU&feature=youtu.be Notice that it really only makes the sound while turning the wheel passenger. Watch through it's only 40 seconds or so and I gathered quite a few clips.
Last edited by AirJordan613; 11-12-2016 at 07:47 AM.
#10
JK Jedi
Good job capturing the sound. I know you mentioned rocking it, but have you sat in front of it and had someone sitting inside turning the wheel back and forth while you watch/listen? Subscribed to see if anyone can identify that just by the sound. Wasn't quite the groaning I was expecting, but everyone describes sounds a bit differently.