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Old Aug 18, 2014 | 05:06 PM
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Default Front end noise

I, I have a 2014 JKUR totally stock with 3000 miles. When I make a right turn on a slight uphill the front makes a sons like grinding ball bearings in a can. Took it to a dealer twice. The first time they found a rock in the fender(they said) and the second time they said it is normal. I've had many jeeps and never heard this sound. Going to a different dealer next week. Any ideas on what this could be? Everything seems tight underneath and there are no rub marks. Thanks
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Old Aug 18, 2014 | 05:25 PM
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Definitely something going on there. Automatic or manual? My 2014 JKUR manual has about the same mileage and no noises or anything like what you're describing.
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Old Aug 18, 2014 | 05:41 PM
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Auto. Hopefully the other dealer will look a little deeper. Planning a trip up to Maine in October and don't want to take chances.
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Old Aug 21, 2014 | 06:35 PM
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Default prob crappy factory axle joints

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Old Aug 22, 2014 | 08:33 AM
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Could maybe your front air damn be offset and dragging on the knobs of the tire?
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Old Aug 22, 2014 | 08:42 AM
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Gets worse every day. I think bearings or u joints. Hopefully the 2nd dealer will find out Tuesday.
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Old Aug 22, 2014 | 04:45 PM
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Grinding is likely bearings. Gotta love Chrysler quality!

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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 06:25 AM
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Took it to the other dealer today...said it was a longer bolt hitting the exhaust pipe in the front. Exhaust pipe has a dimple in it. They shortened the bolt...so far noise is gone...go figure. Hopefully that's all it was.
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Old Aug 27, 2014 | 08:09 PM
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Default how bout some pics of this dimple in exaust

what bolt ? I cant think of anywhere the turning of wheel can put a dimple in pipe what bolt was too long?
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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 04:47 PM
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I'll see if I can get under it tomorrow and take a picture.
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