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mainechick
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Post subject: noise Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:13 pm |
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OK so I would like to know if anyone else is having the same problem I am. Over the last couple of years I would hear this creaking noise that sounds like its coming from somewhere in the steering column, at first I only noticed it when wheeling and front end would flex out. Now I hear this all the time, street or wheeling. I thought that once the recall for the steering column shaft was done it would cure it but it hasnt. Does anyone have this and know what it is or am I the only one?
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daggerdoggie
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:20 pm |
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Joined: Thu Aug 18, 2005 4:42 pm Posts: 5700 Location: Oneonta, NY
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Try rubbing a little grease on the spline shaft. That flexes a little and my be where your noise is coming from. I would spray the shaft with silicone spray or something similar. There are two places that it can flex, and then add grease for a long term solution. Give it a try with some sort of lubricating spray first and see if it goes away.
Also, try tightening the set bolts while you are in there.
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mainechick
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 11:52 am |
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thanks scott, i will poke around tomorrow since i have access to a heated garage.
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Svendog
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:03 pm |
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Joined: Sun May 07, 2006 7:47 pm Posts: 3960 Location: Suffield, CT
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Also, check your front sway bar.. if the bushings are loose, you could have play there, which would cause some noise.
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Constitution
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 11:52 am |
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I've been hearing some creaking lately. I'm pretty sure it's just my A arm bushings saying it's too cold out. It does happen when I turn but only when I'm cornering hard enough to induce body roll. It seems to happen over bumps but only when the temp is 10 or under. I have noticed it when it's a little warmer after I wash it.
I never heard it until I did my PML so I figured it was just the bushings being in a different position than they were worn in to.
Both my lower control arms and bushings have been replaced.
Now that you mention it, it does seem odd it would still be happening. I did my PML about a year ago. Everything should have settled in by now.
If you figure it out will you post it please?
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RomeoEJ
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:23 pm |
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Joined: Fri Sep 01, 2006 11:13 am Posts: 1998 Location: DE, CT, NY
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i get it sometimes when turning all the way in one direction. It tends to be the centerlink rubbing on something. not really a big deal but i just try not to turn all the way. Thats what i found but yours might be different.
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Trailz
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 9:32 pm |
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Joined: Wed Sep 09, 2009 11:13 pm Posts: 677 Location: North Easton, MA
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Could be a big deal if it rubs on your oil filter like mine does!
Did you fix it Tiff?
_________________ I only got two things in life, my word & my balls and I don't break them for no one!
T.M.
BL, SL, Diff drop, Steering system, Shrockworks front with Warn, Megawarrior, 33'' MTs on Cragar 15X10, Gobi & Raingler nets!
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mainechick
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 9:49 pm |
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I havent looked at it yet.. I spent to much time snowmobiling yesterday (it was worth it though). I am going to NY again for work so it might be a couple more weeks til I start taking things apart. I will let everyone know what I find though!
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mainechick
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 5:31 pm |
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FYI, this project has kind of been put on hold until I get settled in NY.. once I do get to it I will post up on here what I find.
_________________ Tiffany
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Trailz
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 8:48 am |
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I was thinking it wasn't a time sensitive repair..... lolll
_________________ I only got two things in life, my word & my balls and I don't break them for no one!
T.M.
BL, SL, Diff drop, Steering system, Shrockworks front with Warn, Megawarrior, 33'' MTs on Cragar 15X10, Gobi & Raingler nets!
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