my tj's making this weird clanking noise. sounds like something hefty is loose when i go over bumps at low speed especially when i happen to be turning. i also notice a kind of clanking vibration right after she turns over at times. i was thinking maybe a loose swaybar, but could this be something like a busted motor or transmission mount? i know this is kind of a generic problem and could be pretty much anything, but i thought i'd just throw it out there to see what everyone thought. i haven't got a chance to look under her because it's been like 10 degrees here lately.
strange clanking
- Thread starter indiemo
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Bounty__Hunter
Super Moderator
Check:
- Track bar bolts and upper mount bolts
Control arm bolts
Swaybar bolts
Transfer case skid bolts
Transfer case shift linkage
brian4.2
New member
I took my rear control arms off and from the outside the looked great. Problem was the bushing/sleeve inside was worn into a very large hole with a small bolt going thru it. Point is you will not be able to see it until you take them apart. You could take a prybar-lever to force the control arms around and look for excessive play.
