Weird squealing noise in front

abeshures · 11-11-2008, 09:26 PM

I have a 2004 rubicon with a 2.5 inch lift and a 1.25 BL. I have a weird squealing noise in the front. It only does it at 30-50 and intermitently also. Its worse when its cold outside. I thought it was a U-joint but I dont think it is as it isnt constant. Ive replaced the belt and pulleys as well and the noise is still there. Ive lubed the entire front and its still there

abeshures · 11-12-2008, 09:02 PM

no one has an idea? i dont think its angry sparrows but not sure?

girly04LJ · 11-12-2008, 09:10 PM

did you make sure the fan has plenty of room to rotate? have you checked you power steering fluid level?

abeshures · 11-12-2008, 09:13 PM

yeah i moved the shrowed and its fine also i checked the all the fluids. I replaced the belt and idler pulley. It gets worse when its raining its very strange

**mdm** · 11-13-2008, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by abeshures

...I have a weird squealing noise in the front. It only does it at 30-50 and intermitently also. Its worse when its cold outside...

Do a search on "angry sparrows". Your symptoms sound like that could be a possibility. When my centering ball assembly was on the way out you could just about use the noise for a thermometer. Above 38-40 degrees there was no chirping.

girly04LJ · 11-13-2008, 10:06 AM

Have you checked your water pump and fan clutch

smamas · 11-13-2008, 11:27 AM

My vote is for angry sparrows. Have you eliminated that as an issue? My 2005 got it at about 13K miles.

Asored2000 · 11-13-2008, 01:25 PM

Don't mean to hijack but I had a similiar thread. I took my front drive shaft out and it's not making the noise (angry sparrows). My question is- would my 2.5" suspension lift put any strain on the drive shaft?

**mdm** · 11-13-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Asored2000

Don't mean to hijack but I had a similiar thread. I took my front drive shaft out and it's not making the noise (angry sparrows). My question is- would my 2.5" suspension lift put any strain on the drive shaft?

I'm not sure I understand. Did you take the drive shaft out and the noise stopped? Or did you take the drive shaft out and the noise continued so you know it isn't the drive shaft making the noise?

No, a 2.5" lift shouldn't put a strain on the drive shaft.

Asored2000 · 11-13-2008, 03:04 PM

took it out and it stopped. I took it to the dealer becasue it's under warranty but they're screwing me over here and trying to get out of any work because of my lift (they're telling me the 2.5" lift is putting a strain on it). I told them to leave it out and I'll re-build the driveshaft myself, we're only talking about u joints and centering ball, etc. It's an '06 and pretty much has the same coils and tire size now as a Rubicon and we both have the same driveshaft. Thanks for easing my mind though.

abeshures- sorry for interrupting your thread. I was on hold with the dealer and needed a quick reassurance

**TheBoogieman** · 11-13-2008, 03:24 PM

I hope it isn't why mine did that! I had a bad loud squeeling at high speeds.I looked underneath and found my 2nd wife under there.I should have checked stuff out before I remarried and got another Jeep.Sell it incase it's a similar problem.Works better than a skid plate for rough areas.

abeshures · 11-13-2008, 04:12 PM

ill remove the front drive shaft and try that. What is the fix if it is angry sparrows? thanks

abeshures · 11-13-2008, 04:14 PM

boogieman's post was hilarious. Im not married but thats a great idea for a new skidplate.

abeshures · 11-13-2008, 04:23 PM

whats also weird is that it only does it once in a while. I can go all week and no noise. Then i can go all day with it. I lubed all the suspension parts and double checked everything. It only started doing it with lift and new tires.

MUDMNKY · 11-20-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mdm

Do a search on "angry sparrows". Your symptoms sound like that could be a possibility. When my centering ball assembly was on the way out you could just about use the noise for a thermometer. Above 38-40 degrees there was no chirping.

Exact same symptoms with my Jeep and replaced all three u-joints today and the squealing stopped. Found a dry, rusted bearing cap in the cv assembly and the dust cover was cracked. Thanks loads!