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2008 JKUR Rear Wheel Chirp/Squeak

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Old May 28, 2024 | 05:12 AM
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Default 2008 JKUR Rear Wheel Chirp/Squeak

Driving into work this morning with the top off and I noticed I have a pretty bad rotational chirp/squeak coming from the rear, my ear says right rear wheel, definitely speed dependent, seemed to go away/lessen while coasting in neutral/with the clutch depressed and also while braking.

Mostly wondering if there's a likely culprit...do the wheel bearings get noisy in this fashion when they need replaced? Maybe brake/caliper dragging? Debating if I need to run it to a local shop before I head home today or if it can wait
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Old May 28, 2024 | 07:56 AM
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The most common issue is a bent flange on a rear axle shaft.
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Old May 28, 2024 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by resharp001
The most common issue is a bent flange on a rear axle shaft.
That was my first guess, a little perplexed why it goes away when I am coasting in neutral/clutch in though going away while braking makes sense....I'll get it up on a jack tonight when I get home and see if there's any obvious signs of a wobble.
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Old Jun 5, 2024 | 01:11 PM
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Squeaking noise is usually shocks. And the chirp could be the brakes.
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