Recent content by james06scl

Thanks for the info Streetglideok, The older drivers side bearing was done at a Jeep / Chrysler dealer so I assumed that it would be an oem part. (over $500.00 bill just for the new bearing install) I could put the Jeep on 4 axle stands and run it here at home, but I honestly don't really feel...

Well I'm thinking it's not likely the bearings as both sides have been replaced, the passenger side a couple months ago, drivers side two years ago. I haven't ruled the drivers side out, but there is no play in the wheel / tire and no difference in noise when turning. This jeep has never been...

Well, I took a chance given the mileage on this Jeep, and ordered a new passenger side cv shaft, and intermediate shaft. I finally had some time today to work on it, and after taking everything apart I got a sinking feeling that this was not the fix. The old parts were actually in fine...

Not sure where you are located, but if it's been colder, there is a lot more resistance in the differentials, transfer case etc, until the fluids are able to warm up. Winter blend fuel is also a factor. Short trips are the worst for fuel economy, especially in colder winter temperatures. All...

Well it's reassuring to hear that this had created a similar symptom / noise in your Jeep CactusJacked. I appreciate you taking the time to post and for the pics... Nice comparison having the new and old splined shafts together, quite a considerable amount of wear on the old one! After the...

Thanks Cardhu, like you said it doesn't hurt to check, I'll have a look at those as well.

Thanks Tommudd, From what I have read these seem to be a common failure point. I will inspect the intermediate shaft and axle and replace them if necessary. Regarding the spline, it seems through searching that many of the intermmediate shafts have rusted to the cv joint, is there supposed...

Hello all, I've spent a lot of time searching this and other sources for the possible known or common sources of noise. This is front end noise that is constant and audible at any speed above 2o mph. It sounds like a bad bearing ( rasping, droning, etc) and is quite loud in the cabin. Present...

Thanks for the Welcome, nice to hear that there is a few other Ford people here as well lol. In addition to the jeep we have a Ford Fusion. The two vehicles seem to compliment each other well as the Jeep is handy for getting larger bulkier items (Christmas tree, etc...) and the Fusion uses half...

Yep just like the title states, I'm a Ford guy, never owned anything but. Having said that my girlfriend owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4, and I'm the one who gets to work on it and service it. So just a hello to everyone... I'm joining up as I've already found a number of useful threads on...