Rear Suspension Squeak

[redsyphon]

It could be my rear sway bar bushings. That's an easy check as well.

If I figure anything out I'll update.

I'm replacing my steering linkage this weekend anyhow, so a rear shock/track bar/lca is nothing too big.

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[Kayakjoe]

I had something like this too when mine was new. . Check your brake pad clips. They put them in with no grease, mine started squeaking especially when applying the brakes and over bumps. To test if this is the problem have someone apply break pressure and rock the Jeep back and forth. It’s pretty easy to remove the brake pads and grease the clips if this is your problem. Check YouTube for instructions there are lots of videos showing how.

 

[guarnibl]

I had something like this too when mine was new. . Check your brake pad clips. They put them in with no grease, mine started squeezing especially when applying the brakes and over bumps. To test if this is the problem have someone apply break pressure and rock the Jeep back and forth. It’s pretty easy to remove the brake pads and grease the clips if this is your problem. Check YouTube for instructions there are lots of videos showing how.

Thank you, will check this!

 

[redsyphon]

I had something like this too when mine was new. . Check your brake pad clips. They put them in with no grease, mine started squeaking especially when applying the brakes and over bumps. To test if this is the problem have someone apply break pressure and rock the Jeep back and forth. It’s pretty easy to remove the brake pads and grease the clips if this is your problem. Check YouTube for instructions there are lots of videos showing how.

Thanks, I would not have thought to check this.

 

[entropy]

Mine had the exact same issue when it was new. I took it offroading and it went away.

 

[guarnibl]

Mine had the exact same issue when it was new. I took it offroading and it went away.

LOL, when in doubt, beat it up.

 

[entropy]

LOL, when in doubt, beat it up.

pretty much lol.

 

[Kayakjoe]

No worries, hope it helps.

 

[21Willys]

11000 miles … the squeaks and rattling have been driving me crazy… worse in high humidity. Just confirmed it’s the Upper rear shock mounts… . either the bushing is loose in the shock or worn.. push up on the tow hook and verify for yourself…

 

[DavidArmen]

Mine had the exact same issue when it was new. I took it offroading and it went away.

Lol nice! My rear driver side started making a creaky sound during turns, bumps, and heavy breaking, and I thought it had something to do with the spring based on the way it sounded, but reading the forums I’m realizing there’s a lot more that it can be other than the spring so I’m gna take a good look later today if I get time. Also, mine was the opposite; the noise developed shortly after going through a gnarly dirt road that flexed my jeep out more than ever before. Maybe I should go off-roading again and it’ll fix it right up
It’s interesting though that I didn’t notice the noise during the drive back home or the next day (yesterday) but I noticed it real quick this morning…

 

[commandojk13]

I have a 21 Willy’s with 3000 miles that has started this squeak coming from the rear area as well. When coming to a slow stop in a parking lot or just taking off. I have the stock rubicon shocks that came on the jeep with the teraflex coil spacer lift.

 

[JeepCares]

I have a 21 Willy’s with 3000 miles that has started this squeak coming from the rear area as well. When coming to a slow stop in a parking lot or just taking off. I have the stock rubicon shocks that came on the jeep with the teraflex coil spacer lift.

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[commandojk13]

i got up under mine today and rocked it back and forth and bounced it up and down and narrowed my noise down to the upper part of the rear shocks, not sure its the bushing or what. But it goes away after so many up and down cycles on the shock.

 

[commandojk13]

the noise im refering to sound like the squeaking noise in this video not the clicking the op is referring to.

 

[redsyphon]

Thanks, I would not have thought to check this.

Realized I never updated this thread as I said I would... I checked out all the suggestions in this thread and continue to include them in any of my pre-trip travels.

Mine turned out to be the front Synergy Track Bar. Very deceptive as the noise was traveling back under the Jeep. Making it more pronounced when siting in the rear than when out in front.

I ground down the points that were rubbing on the bracket, painted over them, and it's been silent since.

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