I recently installed a Rough Country BB, and shortly after installation (few days), I noticed an annoying squeeking noise comming from the front end. I am having problems finding it. I have started WD40ing two bushings, joints, and connecting points at a time, but I haven't located the source yet. If I move the steering wheel to make the cab rock, it doesn't squeek. It happens when I encounter slightly rough road conditions. As the wheels and axle absorb the shock there is a squeeking noise that can be heard inside and outside of the cab. At first I thought it just needed to be broken in, so I took it on a trail ride, but the squeek is still there, no worse and no better. Has anyone encountered the same or a similar problem? Any ideas/possible corrections would be appreciated.

 

I got under it when I got home today, and had a friend push down on the front bumper. When he pushed down in short quick bursts I could hear the squeeking. I couldn't find exactly where it was comming from, but I narrowed it down to somewhere around the motor mounts and where the transmission connnects to the motor. Has any one had a similar noise maker????

 

This is a bit old of a thread, but I'll answer in case anyone else is searching for this subject. I had the same problem. I thought mine was from the front, but it was actually from a rear shock absorber (RC 2.2). I could reproduce it by pulling down on the bumper while laying under the JK, and I used a mechanic's stethoscope to isolate it. It was one of the bushings. Tried WD-40, but it lasted only a day or two before the squeak returned. A little lightweight oil fixed it for good (at least it hasn't returned after a couple weeks).

Bottom line: If you're trying to track down a strange noise, you need a mechanic's stethoscope.