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BB 2.5 - creaking - only when turning.

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Old Oct 31, 2014 | 12:12 PM
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Default BB 2.5 - creaking - only when turning.

Hey everyone!

Question... So, I installed a Teraflex BB about 3 weeks ago on my stock JKU 2012 - Auto. Still rocking the 16" rims. It looks horrible now! lol!

Anyhow - about a week after the install, I'm hearing this creaking, kinda metal squeaking when turning. Usually just in my driveway, only at slow speeds. Might be happening at faster speeds, but I can't hear it.

It's making me crazy. I tigthe the trackbar on both ends, and here's where I might get yelled at. I don't have a torque wrench, so I tightened it while it was sitting on the floor (weighted), just really tight.

If I jump on the car and shake it, can't hear anything. But if I'm in my driveway and turn my wheels side to side, I can hear it. Any suggestions on where to look first?

Another potential bonehead move - I never loosened my control arms. Didn't touch at all. Should I? Something might be binding up?

Check the pic, this is with just the backend done. I'm glad I took a pic, looks so funny. I'm going to get some 35's, but I'm not buying until the suspension is 100% squared away. Thanks all!Click image for larger version

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Old Oct 31, 2014 | 01:08 PM
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Check the sway bar links.

When you installed it, did you loosen all the bolts and then retorque once on the ground? If not, could be a bushing that is binding.
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