thumping/creaking sound

Ok, this is random, I installed a RE Super Flex 3.5" lift with rear leafs, new procomp ES3000 shocks, T-case drop and everything runs just fine, no vibes or shakes or wobbles adn it drives better than stock.

I do however have like a creaking sounds comming from the back somewhere, seems more when I make turns (like to a parking lot stall) or go over bumps. I checked all the bolts and everything is nice and tight. What could this be?? I'm stumped?

if you didn't torque the leaf spring mounts/shackles to spec and overtightened then they will squeak, i had the same problem, same kit.

Check your exhaust...its been the cause of bumping, creeking, knocking sounds on my XJ on more than one occasion.

Skullvarian said:

if you didn't torque the leaf spring mounts/shackles to spec and overtightened then they will squeak, i had the same problem, same kit.

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they where just cranked on if I remeber correctly, I never thought of that. :twak:
I guess I'll loosen them tonight and torque them on and see if that works.

If that doesn't do it then try either lubing the rear hatch lock catch every week or ditch the rear sway bar.

BingBing said:

If that doesn't do it then try either lubing the rear hatch lock catch every week or ditch the rear sway bar.

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Rear sway bar is gone already when I did the lift, its not the hatch, its something outside under, shocks I thought but they seem to be on properly.

Look at how close your rear shackle/leafspring is to your exhaust and clamp.