Topic: knocking sound from wheel well

[jfrabat]

You've got your CD's power wire hooked up to the illumination wire

And if so, I would correct it PRONTO!  The illumination wire is very thin and it is not meant to handle the full load of amps that the stereo will consume, so it could melt and cause a short...

[tallrugbyguy]

ahh.
but i had starting problems befor this as well. so thats not the cause.
i guess ill need alot more fishing around to find the stereo wire. anyone know what color it should be?

[oldjeep]

ahh.
but i had starting problems befor this as well. so thats not the cause.
i guess ill need alot more fishing around to find the stereo wire. anyone know what color it should be?

Looks like the power wire off the jeep should be solid red, and it appears that your power is hooked up to a red wire with a white stripe.

[tallrugbyguy]

i checked my u joint dosent seem too be the problem seemed pretty solid..
could it be bearings? or would that be more of a grinding sound?

[Jeffy]

i checked my u joint dosent seem too be the problem seemed pretty solid..
could it be bearings? or would that be more of a grinding sound?

Did you jack up the wheel and give it a shake?  If it moves then it's bearings or balljoints....

[tallrugbyguy]

how loose is loose for a u joint? sorry in new to wrenching.
i found my lowr drive shaft u join to be a little loose, could just barely feel movment.
do you replace them as soon as they move?

[Oilsmoke]

If there is enough room for  play the On & off the gas with make it worse faster.But if you like, just watch it and replace when it clunks, AS for me I replace stuff early so I don't need to wrench in the dead off winter.

[tallrugbyguy]

well its getting worse not and its already cold (canada)
i can feel it in the accel and under my feet now, i think its time to park it till i figure it out. still cant pinpoint it, seems like it would be super easy to spot....

it worse when im going slow slow just a clunk clunk clunk.
thanks for the help

[Jeffy]

well its getting worse not and its already cold (canada)
i can feel it in the accel and under my feet now, i think its time to park it till i figure it out. still cant pinpoint it, seems like it would be super easy to spot....

it worse when im going slow slow just a clunk clunk clunk.
thanks for the help

Is it rhythmic?  Does it go away when you have the wheel straight?  Is it louder when you turn your wheels?

Does it clunk when you accelerate from a stop?  Braking?...

[tallrugbyguy]

rythmeic yes
happens when wheels are straight or turning.
i can feel it so i have parked the jeep.
 clunks when accelerating, also when breaking.

i could not feel any looseness when i jacked up the wheels and pulled on the u joints, drive shafts are secure. possible drive shaft outa balance?

im trying to get it into a mechanic now. suspension seems fine, nothing outa place.

[Jeffy]

Did you ever jack it up and give the tires a shake?

[tallrugbyguy]

yup, solid

[Jeffy]

How about the driveshafts?

[tallrugbyguy]

the lower joint on the front on was parley loose. nothing much, all others solid. umless there not balanced.......

[Jeffy]

the lower joint on the front on was parley loose. nothing much, all others solid. umless there not balanced.......

Partially?  Replace it and see if it all clears up.  Should only cost $14.