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Metal on metal rattle/squeak over bumps

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Old May 6, 2013 | 05:47 AM
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Default Metal on metal rattle/squeak over bumps

I have noticed a metal on metal squeak or rattle in the right front of my JK. It sounds like the fender flare is loose, but all bolts are tight. I know is not a suspension noise. It seems to be coming from the dash, bottom of the windshield, or front of the passenger door area. I hear it mostly at slow speeds (25-30mph) on rough city streets. Couldn't find any other threads on a related noise. Any help or advice would be appreciated.
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Old May 18, 2013 | 02:26 PM
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I have it too. Push where the antenna is and it makes a horrible sound. Working on a fix.
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Old May 19, 2013 | 09:02 AM
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Manual or auto? This morning I noticed the collar on bottom of the manual shifter making a similar noise around 2-3k rpm...

Not trying to take us off topic, just coincidental timing.
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Old May 20, 2013 | 04:27 AM
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Same exact rattle here on my 2011.
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Old May 21, 2013 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Whiskey Bravo
Same exact rattle here on my 2011.
I just tightened down my windshield corner brackets. No more rattle/clunk for me.
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Old May 21, 2013 | 10:01 AM
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Will try today!
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Old May 21, 2013 | 10:28 AM
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Can u post a pic of the corner bracket and bolts you tightened please?
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Old May 21, 2013 | 10:34 AM
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Look at your hard top on the freedom panels they have like small bushing and they rub idk if its the same as mine but mine was annoying but I just got use to it
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Old May 21, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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Tighten these down on both sides of the windshield. My rattle/clunk is gone.

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