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The Garage => Technical Advice and Questions => Topic started by: MUDDY on October 22, 2009, 04:07:19 pm

Title: squeaking
Post by: MUDDY on October 22, 2009, 04:07:19 pm

after coming back from RC on sat. The drivers side of the jeep is making a loud squeaking noise. It sounds like its coming from the wheels but not to sure. anyone have a idea what could be the problem.

Title: Re: squeaking
Post by: Rick_Bear on October 22, 2009, 04:49:57 pm

Is it only noticeable while moving slow...? As you accelerate it goes away...?
That would be a bad drive shaft u-joint.

Title: Re: squeaking
Post by: N3IW on October 22, 2009, 05:02:14 pm

I had a problem at RC once where something had lodged somewhere between the front rotor and probably the backing plate.  That made a loud squeal until it fell out (before I had a chance to find it and locate it exactly).  The squeal was noticeable while the jeep was moving, with or without brake.

Although, I would have thought something like that would have cleared itself on the ride home at least.  Anyway worth a look to see if something is wedged in there.  It's probably not that easy though.

Title: Re: squeaking
Post by: MUDDY on October 22, 2009, 07:10:55 pm

It does it all the time. but when on brakes the squeak stops. when i turn sometimes it stops.

Title: Re: squeaking
Post by: N3IW on October 22, 2009, 07:12:17 pm

Front disc brakes?  If so, maybe the caliper is stuck?

Title: Re: squeaking
Post by: MUDDY on October 22, 2009, 07:15:30 pm

yes frt. disc will check that tomorrow. weird thing is at night when it gets colder it stop. warm out squeaks. puzzling

Title: Re: squeaking
Post by: strike2dr on October 23, 2009, 04:16:11 pm

I would bet money its just your bust shield on the back of the caliper.. just bend it towards the center of the jeep and it should take care of it..

Title: Re: squeaking
Post by: MUDDY on October 25, 2009, 10:52:18 pm

thanks rick it was the drive shaft u-joints. thanks

Title: Re: squeaking
Post by: Rick_Bear on October 26, 2009, 05:56:33 pm

Rick - 1
Everyone Else - Keep trying  ;D

Now, get under there at least twice a year and apply grease to help avoid the issue again.

Title: Re: squeaking
Post by: hillbilly on October 27, 2009, 08:04:50 pm

if you play in the mud alot you might want to check out a set of alloy or others axle seals, i lost a d30 to mud at rausch last time to too much mud. and it wasnt the lake christy incident

Title: Re: squeaking
Post by: Rick_Bear on October 28, 2009, 05:06:24 pm

However it did come from a family that goes wheelin' with a snorkle & goggles mounted on the inside of each door.
I know he speaks from experience.

Title: Re: squeaking
Post by: N3IW on October 28, 2009, 06:04:32 pm

So those antlers are really snorkels? ;)

Title: Re: squeaking
Post by: Rick_Bear on October 29, 2009, 06:19:50 pm

No, they hope when it goes "down under" that the front end "antlers" are visible in the event of a "Search-N-Rescue" mission.
But I doubt they would need it. They are a vibrant family and adapt to the elements quite well.