Front End Rattle after Installing Lift and Wheels/Tires

[floridasun]

Not long after the install, I am hearing a high-pitched rattle that sounds like it's coming from around the front axle area when I go over even the slightest bump, and it only makes the sound when i hit a bump. Does anyone know what this could be?

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[Dagwood]

Sounds like something worked it's way loose. First thing I would do is torque check all bolts from lift and shocks.

 

[aldo98229]

The entire front end of my 2013 JKR rattled after I put 35” MTs. Each General Grabber MT weighed 90 lbs! The added weight of the tires added significant stress on the suspension and steering components.

By 13,000 miles the Jeep needed a new tie rod and drag link. The dealer recommended I go with a beefier setup than factory or I’d be in the exact place in a few months. At the recommendation of the experts, I had the dealer install a YETI kit from Steer Smarts.

Problem solved; all the rattling was gone. Not only that, my Jeep tracked much better on the freeway with the beefier aftermarket setup.

 

[floridasun]

The entire front end of my 2013 JKR rattled after I put 35” MTs. Each General Grabber MT weighed 90 lbs! The added weight of the tires added significant stress on the suspension and steering components.

By 13,000 miles the Jeep needed a new tie rod and drag link. The dealer recommended I go with a beefier setup than factory or I’d be in the exact place in a few months. At the recommendation of the experts, I had the dealer install a YETI kit from Steer Smarts.

Problem solved; all the rattling was gone. Not only that, my Jeep tracked much better on the freeway with the beefier aftermarket setup.

Thank you... this is very helpful.

 

[BCalvin]

A new rattle after lift and tires isn't normal.
I would go over all the torques.

 

[floridasun]

Sounds like something worked it's way loose. First thing I would do is torque check all bolts from lift and shocks.

Thank you! It ended up being the top bolt of the shock. All good now!

 

[floridasun]

The entire front end of my 2013 JKR rattled after I put 35” MTs. Each General Grabber MT weighed 90 lbs! The added weight of the tires added significant stress on the suspension and steering components.

By 13,000 miles the Jeep needed a new tie rod and drag link. The dealer recommended I go with a beefier setup than factory or I’d be in the exact place in a few months. At the recommendation of the experts, I had the dealer install a YETI kit from Steer Smarts.

Problem solved; all the rattling was gone. Not only that, my Jeep tracked much better on the freeway with the beefier aftermarket setup.

It ended up just being the top bolt of the front driver's side shock. Torked it up and it's fine now.

 

[floridasun]

A new rattle after lift and tires isn't normal.
I would go over all the torques.

Yup! That's all it was! All good now! Thanks!

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