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01 XJ creeking sound when cold
- Thread starter 60thXJ
- Start date
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
Yes, creaking noises are common for a Unibody Cherokee. Moving to a warmer state should take care of the noises.
I don't think I've ever driven any vehicle that hasn't popped or creeked when it first gets moving when it's cold out.
Dustin_XJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Pennsylvania
my 01 does the same thing.
Only likely option is to replace the spring and control arm bushings. As they wear they can slip, causing a creaking noise. Nothing serious to worry about, but if you want to get rid of the noise, look into new bushings. For sure skip urethane upgrades, they creak from day 1 and only get louder.
birchlakeXJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Melrose, MN
My 88 was quite creaky when really cold, my 99 creaks a little less.
In general, if the creak goes away quickly as the vehicle warms up, it's more than likely not a problem.
In general, if the creak goes away quickly as the vehicle warms up, it's more than likely not a problem.
tbburg
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Scottsdale AZ
My '00 makes a creak/pop noise. It comes from the rear shocks, which are shot. 'Haven't replaced them yet because I have a set of OME springs in the garage to go back there, and want to get longer shocks.
winterbeater
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Royal Oak, Michigan
Mine creaks when I climb in if it is really cold. Seems like springs flexing.
maybe2fast
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- COMMERCE, MI
mine does it from the rear leafs I think when I climb in in the morning
Yup.
jeeperguy21
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Syracuse, UT
I noticed that mine makes much more noise when it's dirty vs. clean. Like when the XJ is covered in salt from the snowy roads, when it dries, the XJ makes all sorts of strange noises, most of which seem to stem from the leaf springs. Once I spray it down, it quiets right back down. Try keeping it clean.
