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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Crunching Sound.. #782945 01/24/07 05:22 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 60 R RalkClimber OP Getting the Wheeling Fever Another Friends Jeep.. LOL.. I live in Kentucky so we all love Jeeps .. But this is the problem. '02 Wrangler 4.0 TJ 25k miles with a fabtech 2.5 lift. 33"x10.5" Tires Occasionally, when he hits a bump or turns he is getting a crunching noise in the front end. He suspects it is the passenger side, but you know how sound travels.. I thought maybe one of the pieces were installed incorrectly on his lift, but everything looks good and no signs of wear of the tires, comparment, or lift parts. Any thoughts? Ralk '97 Jeep Wrangler 2.5L 105k Miles Recent Replacements: Cam Shaft, Lifters, Push Rods, Distributor, Dist. Cap/button, Plugs, Oil Pump, Oil Sending Unit, Timing Chain/sprokets, and all associated gaskets. Re: Crunching Sound.. [Re: RalkClimber] #782946 01/24/07 06:16 PM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,768 Central Texas BigJim Web Wheeler First guess would be tire rub. Make note of where the wheel is when this occurs. LOOK at tires for clean places. Big Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> professional bovine relocation specialist Re: Crunching Sound.. [Re: RalkClimber] #782947 01/24/07 10:05 PM Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 156 Columbus, Ohio CoronaJeeper Wheeler On my '98 TJ with 31" AT's on stock-offset wheels, if you turn tight enough, the edge of the treads rub the lower control arm. Sounds kinda crunchy. ( my kids always say "daddy, what was THAT??" ) <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Are you running aftermarket or stock wheels? Most aftermarket wheels are set out a little, and don't do this. Just my thoughts... Corona '98 TJ, 4 cyl., auto 31" AT KO's on rockcrawlers, custom bumpers, Hellas 2" Teraflex lift, no top, no doors, no problem. Moderated by  4x4Wire  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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