Clanking noise from front wheel

alfred_0619 · 10-13-2005, 12:46 AM

I have a '98 Laredo 4.0L 4x2 and noticed the abnormal sound few months ago, and I thought it was the shock absorber who is damaged so I replaced it, but the clanking noise is still there. Can you help me fixed my GC Laredo 4x2.

FlashLCD33 · 10-13-2005, 12:50 AM

I had one as well, I thought it had toj do with suspension somehow. It was the chrome rings on the wheel, had gotten loose and was rattling against the wheel.

alfred_0619 · 10-14-2005, 12:34 AM

I will try to see a mechanic to check for that. Someone told me that maybe the alignment of the front wheel. Is that possible?

Valk · 10-14-2005, 09:07 AM

When does it make this noise? When turning, accelerating, braking, when hitting bumps? If ya have to, bring it to a large chain shop like Midas or meineke that offers free checkups. The can tell you what it is then just say you wanna save some $ before having it fixed. Common front end noises are: the brake backing plate rubbing, loose parts, worn parts. It really could be a # of things but shouldn't be too hard to find. If nothing else jack the truck and start grabbing and shaking stuff til ya find something with some play in it.

10-13-2005, 12:50 AM	#2
FlashLCD33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 184 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I had one as well, I thought it had toj do with suspension somehow. It was the chrome rings on the wheel, had gotten loose and was rattling against the wheel. __________________ '93 Grand Cherokee Larado 4.0l - 4wd - Wrecked.

10-14-2005, 12:34 AM	#3
alfred_0619 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I will try to see a mechanic to check for that. Someone told me that maybe the alignment of the front wheel. Is that possible?

10-14-2005, 09:07 AM	#4
Valk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: A spray booth in NJ Posts: 116 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	When does it make this noise? When turning, accelerating, braking, when hitting bumps? If ya have to, bring it to a large chain shop like Midas or meineke that offers free checkups. The can tell you what it is then just say you wanna save some $ before having it fixed. Common front end noises are: the brake backing plate rubbing, loose parts, worn parts. It really could be a # of things but shouldn't be too hard to find. If nothing else jack the truck and start grabbing and shaking stuff til ya find something with some play in it.