2005 Jeep Cherokee Front Suspension

2005 JEEP CHEROKEE
40,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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JEVY383
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I hear what sounds like the front suspension is loose over washboard roads and certain small hoes. I have had both Jeep and Firestone look at it and nothing. Jeep found a worn out bushing on the axle. They changed them all out but the sound remains. I have been looking around on the Internet and have seen some people saying it was their swaybar bolts that wore out in an oval shape. Note: there is no play in the steering wheel when I hit these bumps just the awful sound of something loose. Any help would be appreciated. SSgt Manwell
Feb 22, 2009 at 2:30 PM
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CRZYDRVR
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I have had this same thing to myself on my own Jeep. After careful inspection I had found it to be on the rear leaf springs. This a bracket or like a band that goes around the leafsprings. Look there to see if they are loose. They tend to rattle during these types of conditions that you are describing. I believe the noise you are looking for is there.
Feb 23, 2009 at 1:13 AM