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Jeep Gladiator Front left suspension feels notchy, and leaking liquid when parked 20210702_162539

I'm assuming the big pool towards the middle is AC condensation water and normal. Is the pool of liquid next to front left tire normal? Front left suspension feels notchy over speed bumps while turning left but I can't tell if it's just in my head or something's off for real. There are 1400 miles on the truck
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Run your hand all along that shock and see if you came back with liquid.

Also check the brake line and caliper on that side, look for staining on backside of wheel and tire.
 
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Run your hand all along that shock and see if you came back with liquid.

Also check the brake line and caliper on that side, look for staining on backside of wheel and tire.
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Jeep Gladiator Front left suspension feels notchy, and leaking liquid when parked 20210702_163846

Yeah the red shock is leaking orangish fluid
 

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Shock has a bad/blown seal, dealer.

Or, upgrade to better shocks. Those are generic low end shocks. Probably bottom end Monroe's.
 
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Shock has a bad/blown seal, dealer.

Or, upgrade to better shocks. Those are generic low end shocks. Probably bottom end Monroe's.
They are from stock willy's trim Jeep. But yep, trying to make an appointment with the dealer. Thanks
 

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Common issue, the shocks are back ordered. Might be awhile before you get a replacement, ive been waiting over 3 months lol. Tempted to just do a lift but i dont want to lift it till the warranty is over.
 
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Went to the dealer today. Backorder estimate is 20 days. Atleast got a loaner for the time being
 

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Went to the dealer today. Backorder estimate is 20 days. Atleast got a loaner for the time being
They gave you a loaner for 20 days? Itll probably be longer, that's what they told me initially too.
 
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They gave you a loaner for 20 days? Itll probably be longer, that's what they told me initially too.
Yeah, they were like usually we send you back and ask to come back when the part is in, but it seems super unsafe to drive, do you want a loaner? They said they usually give a jeep compas but they don't have any available and they offered a Rubicon gladiator. Gladly took them up on their offer. It's an automatic and definitely not as fun to drive as the manual willy's, but I'll take it over compass or even worse no loaner. I think the guy also felt bad because I've only had it for 2 months. Silver lining, glad to try out a Rubicon. I was like am I missing anything with having a willy's instead of a Rubicon, but happy I went with willy's and manual. Now, I still think about whether Mojave would've been a better, especially with all the potholes here. Maybe the shock would the have died on me
 

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Really? Mine said you're ok to drive on it lol. Maybe it's because mine is in the rear? I can see the front being more of an issue because of the extra weight up front.
 

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Really? Mine said you're ok to drive on it lol. Maybe it's because mine is in the rear? I can see the front being more of an issue because of the extra weight up front.
Plus it affects the steering something terrible.
 
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Really? Mine said you're ok to drive on it lol. Maybe it's because mine is in the rear? I can see the front being more of an issue because of the extra weight up front.
You ever get the part? Mines waiting for the part for 3+ months and I've been driving the same loaner for 3 months but I need to go exchange it because of the miles on the loaner but they don't have any more loaners to give out. I contacted jeep premium care 3 weeks ago, and they said they expedited the request but still no ETA on the part
 

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You ever get the part? Mines waiting for the part for 3+ months and I've been driving the same loaner for 3 months but I need to go exchange it because of the miles on the loaner but they don't have any more loaners to give out. I contacted jeep premium care 3 weeks ago, and they said they expedited the request but still no ETA on the part
Nope, i got tired of waiting and i wanted to go to the beach and some light trails so i purchased some rubicon fox shocks off a forum member. Im willing to just send you one of my old ones but you have to pay for the shipping and 5 dollars for me to pack it, lol.
 

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Hope you dont have a battery issue now from it just sitting.
 

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You ever get the part? Mines waiting for the part for 3+ months and I've been driving the same loaner for 3 months but I need to go exchange it because of the miles on the loaner but they don't have any more loaners to give out. I contacted jeep premium care 3 weeks ago, and they said they expedited the request but still no ETA on the part
Didnt know you were in phila, I'm about 20 mins outside philly. If you want, you can swing by my area and I'll give you a shock. Just replace it yourself, itll take you literally 10 mins.
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