Thanks, my Jeep started making that horrific sound last night. Had no idea what it was. For those of you who want to hear the sound, to make sure it's the same problem as yours, you can hear it beginning at about 6:30 in this video.
I just fixed mine and was just that upper isolator bushing. Replaced it and cured a ton of problems and noises coming from it the drive shaft seemed to be fine had no play in it. It is a 4 hour Job and if you want to do it yourself make sure you have the proper tools!
@@phreaksangel3584 yes it’s the upper isolator rubber bushings I think there’s 3 of them it wears out after a while and most of us has the same problem probably cost 3-4 hundo w parts n install if you’re in it for the long haul w your jgc it’s probably worth fixing I havnt fixed mines yet cause I just had the oil pan & gasket & serpentine & thermostat replaced currently @204K miles she’s getting up there but still runs good
thank you thank you thank you! i was about to get new cv shafts, transmission fluid, mounts, transfer case etc etc ... now i got one more piece of info to look at it before spending on all that. thanks
exactly same issue and noise on my 2007 commander - happens from time to time and i was never able to replicate the clucking noise when at my mechanic. Top video - will help me a lot - thank you
@@christinazeigler5990 does it pop a couple times when backing up a hill? (Sounds almost like you're running over acrons?) Or does it pop when you put it in park and let off the brake or put it in drive and let off the brake, I'm guessing when the weight shifts in the vehicle? Just curious because mine does this and has been for a little while now, maybe a couple months.
Having a vibration only on acceleration, like running over those bumps on side of hwy. Just replaced upper control arms and cv axles & it started. 06 WK
great video,,,many thanks,,,my 3rd jeep just purchased month ago 2005,,,i feel sure that that is my prolm,,,,merry christmas,,,you just saved me over 1000bucks
Thanks for the video. Just got this problem a week before I sell the heap of junk. We used to have a 210’000 mile 2000MY WJ Grand Cherokee that was mint, fault free and built like a tank. This 2006MY, one owner, 98’000 mile WK Grand Cherokee has had nothing but problems, sub 19mpg fuel economy, (on a diesel !), rusts like mad and is overall a bag of shit. I’ll never buy another Chrysler or Daimler Benz product again.
very informative and also gives me ideas of an occasional clunk. also I want make sure I have a good and truthfull mechanic diagnosis. thank you for your time make this video
@@Renegade040 Good, because that is the part that causes the oscillation of the up and down thumping sound as it is binding. I say this experience in that I first found the bushing problem and thought that was the main problem. Had it replaced, but I still had the thumping sound only it was not so bad sounding as the bushing was good. Had the Drive shaft replaced and all was fine. I hope others see our dialog as it is a two stage problem.
Thank you for this info! My 2009 is having this issue... my question is: Until I get this issue fixed, is there a safety/drivability issue at all? Hasn't been my top priority, since we recently did a long move to Texas. TIA... Rod
No, you can drive it is safe. Just will make noise. The Drive Shaft is the main things that has the front U joint bind and sets up the movement of the rear Front axle support without the rubber grommet.
Corey Vannest, I know you had hopes when you saw what I had found that caused my clunking noise. It gives you hope that your Jeep can finally be fix. The unknown is so disturbing for most of us. We find our selves hopelessly figuring we will have to live with it. Most repair shops will not spend a lot of time finding an intermittent problem. Then you see and hear the problem you are having, hope is here!! Thanks for sharing your problem.
Is it the same problem when it makes a clunking noise when changing to either drive or reverse and the car is unable to move it just keeps making a loud clunking noise in what I thought was coming from the gearbox
I have a 2015 Charger RT with the same exact noise and have changed several parts on the drivers side and no luck. I am thinking it is the rack and pinion. I'll be checking that next. I tried setting up a camera like you but it didn't work for me. LOL. The camera has gone missing. LOL
@Ramiro Govea, thanks for your comments. Sorry about the camera lose. I did secure my camera with Velcro and duct tape for added security. I will caution others to secure camera with tether, Velcro and tape, or clamping. wind and road conditions can cause camera to dismount.
so I replaced my entire DS and bushings..I get a slight clunk still moving Park to reverse or drive to reverse. Also at coasting speeds if I let off the gas and hot it again it's got play, engagement is right away, bit it's like its sloppy
Taylor Welsh you should have someone do the shifting to produce your noise while you look under you Jeep for where the movement is occurring. Please do not crawl under the vehicle, be safe, observe at a safe position. My video shows the whole axle moving up and down during the shifting. Also there is a second drive shaft from tranny to transfer case. It could be trouble with bad u-joint.
Was this making a grinding/rubbing noise and vibration when you drove straight at about 30mph and also to the left, but when you drove to the right it stopped? I changed my driveshaft cv and the wheel bearing, but still have a rubbing noise, plus vibration. Thank you
Hello, I have a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. I've been hearing a grinding noise (when moving), and a popping noise (when turning). Both problems seem to be coming from the rear drivers side. The whole brake system has been taken apart, replaced, and/or rebuilt. The whole rear end has essentially been taken apart and checked over, but I'm no closer to a solution. I was told the problem could be the transmission, or the transfer case. I'm writing this in hope that someone can give me a more precise diagnosis, because I am at my wits end!!! HELP!!!! 🤔😑🤬
Hello Ryder White, this is a difficult problem to diagnose. You have to go through and eliminate all the things that are not causing the problem. First thing, the drive shaft can cause this type of problem. If it is you will get a vibration in the steering wheel at between 55 and 65. You many get someone to raise the jeep off all 4 wheels and run through the gears with wheels spinning, see if the trouble can be duplicated. This is dangerous and should be performed by a person familiar with raising a vehicle and performing this test safely. The front CV Joints can cause this clicking sound, but sound would be coming from the front of Jeep. On the above test with the Jeep off the ground, by hand rotate the wheels and listen for sounds. Get some others to help with with and all folks listen for where the sound is coming from. I feel this is your best chance of finding the trouble. Let me know what you find. Good Luck, I know how frustrating this can be for you.
Danielle Baugh-White try looking at the exhaust hanger right above the crossmember that goes underneath the transfer case. My exhaust hanger broke there and made a lot of noise when driving and turning. Other than that I’m not sure.
So, what would it be if you just got your driveshaft changed and it's still making the noise? Just changed it 3 days ago. 2006 jeep grand cherokee laredo 3.7 AWD
@Autumn Henderson, look at this video, you will see what bad bushings and and drive shaft will look and sound when bad. You need to look at the CV boots that are near the wheels and perform the test I described in answer to you first comment. ua-cam.com/video/_lfPXBGMSN4/v-deo.html
i have a 05 jeep grand cherokee but my noise sounds like a tire rubbing when i turn right or left if anyone could shed some light it would be most helpful thanks
has this affected anyone’s ability to reverse? my 07 wk won’t go more than like 2 feet in reverse before make a loud clunk and the transmission seemingly getting caught on something
Yes, Your drive shaft u joint could be binding and the front axle isolation bushing may be missing. Look at my video carefully and see if you can check these items on your Jeep. It is hard to say for sure, Put a camera under the car pointing at the front area I show in the video. Look for some movement that is wrong. You could lay the camera down on ground pointing up, test view and move camera for best view. Then do your reverse test. May have to move camera to get all views to discover what is moving wrong. Put a light under also if too dark. Good luck.
Chris Moorhead not sure, replace rear front axle bushing and possible front drive shaft. Talk to a mechanic, see what he will charge to do both after it has been determined that this you problem. If bushing is missing, that is fir sure. The drive shaft can be checked for slight to a lot of movement at the u joint. Twist back and forth while watching closely. Better to remove and check better. Good luck. If the u joint has play, you will also notice a vibration between 50 and 60 mph. You will feel it in the steering wheel if bad.
@@samowens44 I notice alot of noise on my front axle when i accelerate sounds like my front drive shaft and sound coming from both sides by the tires during acceleration..what you explained in the video sounds like what is going on with my 2010 jeep grand Cherokee
I would figure jack stands would be cheaper than the 4x4 wood that the tires are on and the chance of the vehicle rolling onto you, but what do I know...
The wood is 2X6 and I use this for my oil changes and everything. It is so quick to lay the wood down, drive upon. Put it in Park and put a wheel choke behind the rear tire and front of rear tire. I feel the vehicle can not roll or move and I am safe, I have been doing this for quite a long time and it is the best for me. Thanks for your thoughts on this.
There are two problems that happen with the Jeep. The bushing deteriorates and falls out causing a clunking noise. This leads to the front drive shaft u-joint wearing out causing vibrations and binding that helps create the thumping noise at low speeds while turning. If you the Front Drive Shaft U-joint is bad it will also cause vibrations in the steering wheel at 50 mph and above to 65 mph. This could be the buzz you hear. Hope that will help.
Any one has link or name for that bushing? is it replaceable??? any help would be nice, my jeep has small vibration when acceleration from 0 kinda goes away when letting off throttle.. i just checked under the jeep and it looks like the busing is there but definitely big gaps between it and where it should be attached, on top of that the jeep sometimes jerks into drive from parking to D.
Tony, It is call the front axle support bushing. There are three. One on each side and the rear. The rear is mostly the problem. They would require more skill than an average person would posess to replace. Plus, it would really need to be on a lift. Now, if you have a vibration, that is most likely the Front Drive Shaft u-joint is bad. Usually, they go bad together, the u-join and the bushing. so be ready to make sure that the drive shaft u-joint is checked. I am sorry, but this should be taken to a repair place to properly and safely be done. I say all this, as I had both the u-joint and the busing bad. Mine was covered by an extended warranty.
They make a bolt splitter. A hacksaw and a drill are other ways. You have not stated where the bolt is located and that is super important as to how you can do the job of removing.
@@johndeloach503 Ok, you are talking about the rear bolts of the front drive shaft. They are small enough, maybe try vice grips and lock down tight, then give it a turn. At first I was thinking of a bolt. There are also sockets that are self fitting to different size bolt heads. They have many rods that form around the bolt head. Look at this, Universal Socket Wrench Set, Grip Socket Set Fits Standard 1/4'' - 3/4'', 7mm-19mm Universal Socket Wrench Tool
1) at what mileage did this start? 2) I just started getting a clunk/thump when making wide (across 2 lanes) left turns under power. It's not happening with right turns, or slow left turns from a stop, but when I get a run at left turn on a 4 lane road. Is this the start of the problem?
Forbes, Hutton If the noise sounds like it is near the front drivers side, you could have this condition. A easy way to check is to do like I did at the end of the video, Place the Jeep in Park and drive back and forth. If you hear the clunk you are most likely missing the front drive axle bushing mounts. They are rubber and when they fall out due to wear, you have metal to metal and movement.
@@samowens44 would it make a sound kind of like driving over acorns? (I realize that sounds weird, but idk how else to describe it) When I backup uphill, it sounds that way. If I back up on a flat surface, or place it in park or put it in drive and release my foot off the brake, (when the vehicle shuts weight) it only pops once. Would that be the bushings?
@@phreaksangel3584 I think you may have another problem, the CV joints may be your problem. The bushings that are bad make a clunking sound like something hitting the bottom of the Jeep. You can look at the CV Boots and see if they are torn. You will need to move the pleats of the rubber CV to see if there are torn places. Water and dirt can enter and destroy the CVs. The Boots are the pleated rubber covers that go toward the inside of the two front wheels. a good way to look at them is turn the wheel sharp to the left and you can look at the driver side. Move the car up a little at a time and look for torn places. Do this for the passenger side. Turn hard right. If the boots are torn, that could be you problem or will be a problem shortly. . Good luck,
@Jon Doe, No, the whole front axle was moving due to missing rear axle Isolation bushing that I showed in the video. With the bushing missing, the axle can move. I thought I explained the problem all through the video. You can not move anything by hand to see the problem. The video shows the problem while driving. You can look at the bushing and see if it is missing. Don't forget the front driveshaft is bad. If the driveshaft is not bad, you will not get a thump, thump, thump type problem. Please view all of my video, I go into great detail to explain how all of this causes the problem.
@@samowens44 yes sir I did watch the whole video. I just wasn't sure if once you knew it was the axle bushing if you could move it by hand. I have a noise in mine that I haven't been able to track down. And I don't want to rule that out if I can't move it by hand. Thank you for making time to reply. 👍🇺🇲
@@jondoe4667 No, you would not be able to move by hand. Ok, Jon, you can check out to see if the bushing is gone or causing the movement up and down. Towards the end starting at about 7:58 into the video, of my Video of the camera view under my Jeep. I park and put the Jeep in Park, then Drive and back to Park. Each time I did that my Front axle went up and down, with a loud thump, shown on the video. This means that the bushing is gone and there is about an 1inch and a half movement where the bushing ruber use to be. You need to have someone move the shifter while you watch the axle for movement. If there is no movement, then this is not your problem. All the answers are carefully detailed all the way through my video. I suggest watching my video view under the Jeep and all the way through and I describle everything that can be the problem and you will see the movement. this is a clear test to determine if this is the problem. If you can get under the Jeep, with a light you can see if it is missing. The test I described is best way to tell though, Good Luck.
I have a clunking noise when I hit the gas anywhere near aggressively. Jeep dealer probably looked at it for 5 minutes and said I need a new transfer case, $3200. They didn't even check the drive shafts. I'm going to take a chance and replace it. I was wondering though, on a 2005 Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7L with ELSD, can you remove the front drive shaft and drive it?
Go under the jeep and have someone shift the car from park to reverse over and over again your going to see the transfer case move like a animal if it’s bad .if you see movement coming from the front drive shaft where the differential connects Yoll need new bushings
@@Muggz334 No, I pulled and replaced the front drive with a Tom Woods. The OE shaft was hanging on by a thread in the CV joint section. Dealer was trying to roll me for a big job. Now I'm dealing with a persistent P0750 that won't go away no matter what i do lol
thank you sam i have 2006 jeep grand Cherokee im having the same problem ....can u give us exact replacement part so i can give them to my mechanic ,,,,,thank you thank you ....
Faycal Rouf yes,but you should show this video to your mechanic. There are two key failures, the front drive shaft universal join and the rear mounting grommet. After viewing the video and inspecting the parts, it should be clear. Good luck.
Faycal Rouf, the Drive Shaft will cost over $1000, but you may be able to get someone to rlace just the u-joint and will be less. Front Axle should not be too bad to replace the Rear Mounting Rubber bushing. Have them look at the other two Mounts at left and right mounts.
Brandon, it is the front Axle support bushings. There are three. The rear one is the one that wears out. Google Jeep grand cherokee front axle support bushings and you will see what they look like. Don't forget, the drive shaft can be part of the problem, so the universal needs to be checked. The axle bushing are not easy to replace unless you have the tools rquired to get the old parts out and press in the new ones. Research before attempting.
Thanks, my Jeep started making that horrific sound last night. Had no idea what it was. For those of you who want to hear the sound, to make sure it's the same problem as yours, you can hear it beginning at about 6:30 in this video.
Thank you!! This is my exact intermittent condition in my 05 jeep that I have been chasing for weeks now. Great timeless video!!!!!!!!!
I just fixed mine and was just that upper isolator bushing. Replaced it and cured a ton of problems and noises coming from it the drive shaft seemed to be fine had no play in it. It is a 4 hour Job and if you want to do it yourself make sure you have the proper tools!
Jessica Scott thanks for your comments, I am sure it will help others.
I was thinking it was just the bushing also.
What is this bushing called? Part number?
@@lstruggy mine does this as well, and nobody seems to know what it is
@@phreaksangel3584 yes it’s the upper isolator rubber bushings I think there’s 3 of them it wears out after a while and most of us has the same problem probably cost 3-4 hundo w parts n install if you’re in it for the long haul w your jgc it’s probably worth fixing I havnt fixed mines yet cause I just had the oil pan & gasket & serpentine & thermostat replaced currently @204K miles she’s getting up there but still runs good
Kudos to you for such a amazing video. You can even see the clunk causing the camera to vibrate . Excellent!
Thanks a lot Sam, you deciphered my problem,
excellent precise instruction
This is some very valuable info! Thank you very much for taking the time to video and explain this!!
thank you thank you thank you! i was about to get new cv shafts, transmission fluid, mounts, transfer case etc etc ... now i got one more piece of info to look at it before spending on all that. thanks
I was about to put a camera under mine for the same reason, Thank you ! Saved me time and back problems from guess work.
It took me over a month of moving the camera to catch the problem. Glad I was able to make it easier for you and many others. I did this in 2012..
exactly same issue and noise on my 2007 commander - happens from time to time and i was never able to replicate the clucking noise when at my mechanic. Top video - will help me a lot - thank you
My 07 has something like a clank or pop idk how to explain it every once in a while when I go to take off is that what yours was doing
@@christinazeigler5990 does it pop a couple times when backing up a hill? (Sounds almost like you're running over acrons?) Or does it pop when you put it in park and let off the brake or put it in drive and let off the brake, I'm guessing when the weight shifts in the vehicle? Just curious because mine does this and has been for a little while now, maybe a couple months.
DUDE I LOVE YOU FOR THIS IVE SPENT $500 IN TRANS PARTS JUST TO LOOK AT MY FRONT RIGHT CV AXLE TO SEE ITS BAD TYSFM
@Zammian, thanks for the comments, glad my video was a help for you.
Thanks much for your videos. Helps us rookies a lot!
Don’t forget to check the spare tire mounting for noise source.
Having a vibration only on acceleration, like running over those bumps on side of hwy. Just replaced upper control arms and cv axles & it started. 06 WK
great video,,,many thanks,,,my 3rd jeep just purchased month ago 2005,,,i feel sure that that is my prolm,,,,merry christmas,,,you just saved me over 1000bucks
Thanks Sam, I think this may be my problem. I intend to check it out this weekend.
Thanks for the video. Just got this problem a week before I sell the heap of junk.
We used to have a 210’000 mile 2000MY WJ Grand Cherokee that was mint, fault free and built like a tank.
This 2006MY, one owner, 98’000 mile WK Grand Cherokee has had nothing but problems, sub 19mpg fuel economy, (on a diesel !), rusts like mad and is overall a bag of shit. I’ll never buy another Chrysler or Daimler Benz product again.
very informative and also gives me ideas of an occasional clunk. also I want make sure I have a good and truthfull mechanic diagnosis. thank you for your time make this video
It’s the differential mount bushing. There is no axle bushing.
Wow you are awesome sir thanks for all your efforts
Thank you chris aragon for you nice comments.
Great video, I'm doing the bushings tomorrow.
Don’t forget the front drive shaft. It will need replacing also. Good luck.
@@samowens44 already done that cv bearing on the drive shaft.
@@Renegade040 Good, because that is the part that causes the oscillation of the up and down thumping sound as it is binding. I say this experience in that I first found the bushing problem and thought that was the main problem. Had it replaced, but I still had the thumping sound only it was not so bad sounding as the bushing was good. Had the Drive shaft replaced and all was fine. I hope others see our dialog as it is a two stage problem.
Thanks for your tedious work and detail in putting together this fix. Much appreciated.
Great video thanks bro
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for this info! My 2009 is having this issue... my question is: Until I get this issue fixed, is there a safety/drivability issue at all? Hasn't been my top priority, since we recently did a long move to Texas. TIA... Rod
No, you can drive it is safe. Just will make noise. The Drive Shaft is the main things that has the front U joint bind and sets up the movement of the rear Front axle support without the rubber grommet.
Got same problem on my 2005.. Thanks..
Corey Vannest, I know you had hopes when you saw what I had found that caused my clunking noise. It gives you hope that your Jeep can finally be fix. The unknown is so disturbing for most of us. We find our selves hopelessly figuring we will have to live with it. Most repair shops will not spend a lot of time finding an intermittent problem. Then you see and hear the problem you are having, hope is here!! Thanks for sharing your problem.
Front drive shaft replaced problem solved.. thanks again..
Cory, so glad you got it fixed. It is a great vehicle when the drive shaft does not bind.
Is it the same problem when it makes a clunking noise when changing to either drive or reverse and the car is unable to move it just keeps making a loud clunking noise in what I thought was coming from the gearbox
My video shows it all.
Thank You.
I have a 2015 Charger RT with the same exact noise and have changed several parts on the drivers side and no luck. I am thinking it is the rack and pinion. I'll be checking that next. I tried setting up a camera like you but it didn't work for me. LOL. The camera has gone missing. LOL
@Ramiro Govea, thanks for your comments. Sorry about the camera lose. I did secure my camera with Velcro and duct tape for added security. I will caution others to secure camera with tether, Velcro and tape, or clamping. wind and road conditions can cause camera to dismount.
so I replaced my entire DS and bushings..I get a slight clunk still moving Park to reverse or drive to reverse. Also at coasting speeds if I let off the gas and hot it again it's got play, engagement is right away, bit it's like its sloppy
Taylor Welsh you should have someone do the shifting to produce your noise while you look under you Jeep for where the movement is occurring. Please do not crawl under the vehicle, be safe, observe at a safe position. My video shows the whole axle moving up and down during the shifting. Also there is a second drive shaft from tranny to transfer case. It could be trouble with bad u-joint.
Was this making a grinding/rubbing noise and vibration when you drove straight at about 30mph and also to the left, but when you drove to the right it stopped?
I changed my driveshaft cv and the wheel bearing, but still have a rubbing noise, plus vibration.
Thank you
Hello, I have a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. I've been hearing a grinding noise (when moving), and a popping noise (when turning). Both problems seem to be coming from the rear drivers side. The whole brake system has been taken apart, replaced, and/or rebuilt. The whole rear end has essentially been taken apart and checked over, but I'm no closer to a solution. I was told the problem could be the transmission, or the transfer case. I'm writing this in hope that someone can give me a more precise diagnosis, because I am at my wits end!!! HELP!!!! 🤔😑🤬
Hello Ryder White, this is a difficult problem to diagnose. You have to go through and eliminate all the things that are not causing the problem. First thing, the drive shaft can cause this type of problem. If it is you will get a vibration in the steering wheel at between 55 and 65. You many get someone to raise the jeep off all 4 wheels and run through the gears with wheels spinning, see if the trouble can be duplicated. This is dangerous and should be performed by a person familiar with raising a vehicle and performing this test safely. The front CV Joints can cause this clicking sound, but sound would be coming from the front of Jeep. On the above test with the Jeep off the ground, by hand rotate the wheels and listen for sounds. Get some others to help with with and all folks listen for where the sound is coming from. I feel this is your best chance of finding the trouble. Let me know what you find. Good Luck, I know how frustrating this can be for you.
Danielle Baugh-White try looking at the exhaust hanger right above the crossmember that goes underneath the transfer case. My exhaust hanger broke there and made a lot of noise when driving and turning. Other than that I’m not sure.
So, what would it be if you just got your driveshaft changed and it's still making the noise? Just changed it 3 days ago. 2006 jeep grand cherokee laredo 3.7 AWD
@Autumn Henderson, look at this video, you will see what bad bushings and and drive shaft will look and sound when bad. You need to look at the CV boots that are near the wheels and perform the test I described in answer to you first comment. ua-cam.com/video/_lfPXBGMSN4/v-deo.html
i have a 05 jeep grand cherokee but my noise sounds like a tire rubbing when i turn right or left if anyone could shed some light it would be most helpful thanks
Tmac 1 got the same issue it’s the cv axle
Did you lift the Jeep?
Would this also cause a humming noise only while accelerating?
Don't thinks so.
has this affected anyone’s ability to reverse? my 07 wk won’t go more than like 2 feet in reverse before make a loud clunk and the transmission seemingly getting caught on something
Yes, Your drive shaft u joint could be binding and the front axle isolation bushing may be missing. Look at my video carefully and see if you can check these items on your Jeep. It is hard to say for sure, Put a camera under the car pointing at the front area I show in the video. Look for some movement that is wrong. You could lay the camera down on ground pointing up, test view and move camera for best view. Then do your reverse test. May have to move camera to get all views to discover what is moving wrong. Put a light under also if too dark. Good luck.
I wonder is this the same noise i be hearing when i goes across a speed bump
It could be, check the bushings.
Exactly what my jeep is doing how much will this cost to fix
Chris Moorhead not sure, replace rear front axle bushing and possible front drive shaft. Talk to a mechanic, see what he will charge to do both after it has been determined that this you problem. If bushing is missing, that is fir sure. The drive shaft can be checked for slight to a lot of movement at the u joint. Twist back and forth while watching closely. Better to remove and check better. Good luck. If the u joint has play, you will also notice a vibration between 50 and 60 mph. You will feel it in the steering wheel if bad.
@@samowens44 I notice alot of noise on my front axle when i accelerate sounds like my front drive shaft and sound coming from both sides by the tires during acceleration..what you explained in the video sounds like what is going on with my 2010 jeep grand Cherokee
I would figure jack stands would be cheaper than the 4x4 wood that the tires are on and the chance of the vehicle rolling onto you, but what do I know...
The wood is 2X6 and I use this for my oil changes and everything. It is so quick to lay the wood down, drive upon. Put it in Park and put a wheel choke behind the rear tire and front of rear tire. I feel the vehicle can not roll or move and I am safe, I have been doing this for quite a long time and it is the best for me. Thanks for your thoughts on this.
would this bushing cause to have a loud humming noise when accelerating about 50 to 60 miles per hour?
There are two problems that happen with the Jeep. The bushing deteriorates and falls out causing a clunking noise. This leads to the front drive shaft u-joint wearing out causing vibrations and binding that helps create the thumping noise at low speeds while turning. If you the Front Drive Shaft U-joint is bad it will also cause vibrations in the steering wheel at 50 mph and above to 65 mph. This could be the buzz you hear. Hope that will help.
Yes this is exactly what went wrong on mine. With an extra loud humming at highway speeds. More so on acceleration
Any one has link or name for that bushing? is it replaceable??? any help would be nice, my jeep has small vibration when acceleration from 0 kinda goes away when letting off throttle.. i just checked under the jeep and it looks like the busing is there but definitely big gaps between it and where it should be attached, on top of that the jeep sometimes jerks into drive from parking to D.
Tony, It is call the front axle support bushing. There are three. One on each side and the rear. The rear is mostly the problem. They would require more skill than an average person would posess to replace. Plus, it would really need to be on a lift. Now, if you have a vibration, that is most likely the Front Drive Shaft u-joint is bad. Usually, they go bad together, the u-join and the bushing. so be ready to make sure that the drive shaft u-joint is checked. I am sorry, but this should be taken to a repair place to properly and safely be done. I say all this, as I had both the u-joint and the busing bad. Mine was covered by an extended warranty.
How can I get a scripted 8mm bolt off
They make a bolt splitter. A hacksaw and a drill are other ways. You have not stated where the bolt is located and that is super important as to how you can do the job of removing.
@@samowens44 sorry, 10 jeep grand Cherokee front driveshaft 8mm bolt rounded off..
@@johndeloach503 Ok, you are talking about the rear bolts of the front drive shaft. They are small enough, maybe try vice grips and lock down tight, then give it a turn. At first I was thinking of a bolt. There are also sockets that are self fitting to different size bolt heads. They have many rods that form around the bolt head. Look at this, Universal Socket Wrench Set, Grip Socket Set Fits Standard 1/4'' - 3/4'', 7mm-19mm Universal Socket Wrench Tool
1) at what mileage did this start?
2) I just started getting a clunk/thump when making wide (across 2 lanes) left turns under power. It's not happening with right turns, or slow left turns from a stop, but when I get a run at left turn on a 4 lane road. Is this the start of the problem?
Forbes, Hutton If the noise sounds like it is near the front drivers side, you could have this condition. A easy way to check is to do like I did at the end of the video, Place the Jeep in Park and drive back and forth. If you hear the clunk you are most likely missing the front drive axle bushing mounts. They are rubber and when they fall out due to wear, you have metal to metal and movement.
This is the same problem I got on my wk, was you able to find the problem? @forbes
@@samowens44 would it make a sound kind of like driving over acorns? (I realize that sounds weird, but idk how else to describe it) When I backup uphill, it sounds that way. If I back up on a flat surface, or place it in park or put it in drive and release my foot off the brake, (when the vehicle shuts weight) it only pops once. Would that be the bushings?
@@phreaksangel3584 I think you may have another problem, the CV joints may be your problem. The bushings that are bad make a clunking sound like something hitting the bottom of the Jeep. You can look at the CV Boots and see if they are torn. You will need to move the pleats of the rubber CV to see if there are torn places. Water and dirt can enter and destroy the CVs. The Boots are the pleated rubber covers that go toward the inside of the two front wheels. a good way to look at them is turn the wheel sharp to the left and you can look at the driver side. Move the car up a little at a time and look for torn places. Do this for the passenger side. Turn hard right. If the boots are torn, that could be you problem or will be a problem shortly. .
Good luck,
Great job Sam. What camera did you use
Kelvin Shane, my camera is GoPro Hero Black 4.
Were you able to grab the cv axle with your hand and feel the play in it? Or did it only have play while driving?
@Jon Doe, No, the whole front axle was moving due to missing rear axle Isolation bushing that I showed in the video. With the bushing missing, the axle can move. I thought I explained the problem all through the video. You can not move anything by hand to see the problem. The video shows the problem while driving. You can look at the bushing and see if it is missing. Don't forget the front driveshaft is bad. If the driveshaft is not bad, you will not get a thump, thump, thump type problem. Please view all of my video, I go into great detail to explain how all of this causes the problem.
@@samowens44 yes sir I did watch the whole video. I just wasn't sure if once you knew it was the axle bushing if you could move it by hand. I have a noise in mine that I haven't been able to track down. And I don't want to rule that out if I can't move it by hand. Thank you for making time to reply. 👍🇺🇲
@@jondoe4667 No, you would not be able to move by hand. Ok, Jon, you can check out to see if the bushing is gone or causing the movement up and down. Towards the end starting at about 7:58 into the video, of my Video of the camera view under my Jeep. I park and put the Jeep in Park, then Drive and back to Park. Each time I did that my Front axle went up and down, with a loud thump, shown on the video. This means that the bushing is gone and there is about an 1inch and a half movement where the bushing ruber use to be. You need to have someone move the shifter while you watch the axle for movement. If there is no movement, then this is not your problem. All the answers are carefully detailed all the way through my video. I suggest watching my video view under the Jeep and all the way through and I describle everything that can be the problem and you will see the movement. this is a clear test to determine if this is the problem. If you can get under the Jeep, with a light you can see if it is missing. The test I described is best way to tell though, Good Luck.
I have a clunking noise when I hit the gas anywhere near aggressively.
Jeep dealer probably looked at it for 5 minutes and said I need a new transfer case, $3200.
They didn't even check the drive shafts. I'm going to take a chance and replace it.
I was wondering though, on a 2005 Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7L with ELSD, can you remove the front drive shaft and drive it?
I think you should be able to. I would try it if that is an option you want to do instead of the cost of repairing the drive shaft.
we had to replace the bushings in front differential. lot cheaper than transfer case
Go under the jeep and have someone shift the car from park to reverse over and over again your going to see the transfer case move like a animal if it’s bad .if you see movement coming from the front drive shaft where the differential connects Yoll need new bushings
Did you ever try removing it?
@@Muggz334 No, I pulled and replaced the front drive with a Tom Woods. The OE shaft was hanging on by a thread in the CV joint section. Dealer was trying to roll me for a big job. Now I'm dealing with a persistent P0750 that won't go away no matter what i do lol
thank you sam i have 2006 jeep grand Cherokee im having the same problem ....can u give us exact replacement part so i can give them to my mechanic ,,,,,thank you thank you ....
Faycal Rouf yes,but you should show this video to your mechanic. There are two key failures, the front drive shaft universal join and the rear mounting grommet. After viewing the video and inspecting the parts, it should be clear. Good luck.
Faycal Rouf forgot to say, rear mounting grommets on rear of front drive axle.
thank you sam will do .
is It expensive to fix .
Faycal Rouf, the Drive Shaft will cost over $1000, but you may be able to get someone to rlace just the u-joint and will be less. Front Axle should not be too bad to replace the Rear Mounting Rubber bushing. Have them look at the other two Mounts at left and right mounts.
Sam Owens I been told I had bad tronsmition....im on it tomorrow thx
What is the part called??
Brandon, it is the front Axle support bushings. There are three. The rear one is the one that wears out. Google Jeep grand cherokee front axle support bushings and you will see what they look like. Don't forget, the drive shaft can be part of the problem, so the universal needs to be checked. The axle bushing are not easy to replace unless you have the tools rquired to get the old parts out and press in the new ones. Research before attempting.
Stupid Chrysler junk. You would never see this happen to a good Japanese vehicle.