Gladiator diesel squeaking noise

[sparks702]

can’t seem to trace down this squeek, was thinking maybe shocks at first but does it even when you remote start it when it powers on and off. Driving me nuts lol will squeek like this the entire time on the trail or over any bumpy surface, seems to go away if I’m on throttle. Thinking something maybe pulley related but don’t see any wear on the belt, at least looking into the engine bay.

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[DylanM]

Shocks or suspension bushings would have been my first guess as well, though you can also get the same type of squeak from a loose bolt holding two metal bits together.

 

[A 2]

Other than the hair clip on the grab handle, any mods? I would check the antenna. Mine comes loose all the time no matter how tight I make it.

 

[sparks702]

Other than the hair clip on the grab handle, any mods? I would check the antenna. Mine comes loose all the time no matter how tight I make it.

Johnny joint core arms, shocks, all your typical jeep stuff in the front. Sway bar is disconnected so don’t think it’s that. Definitely sounds like it’s coming from the front rightish side.

 

[Idlethunder]

I had a less pronounced but similar squeak coming from the front right of my ecodiesel. It ended up being either the tie rod or drag link. I was able to snug both a little and the noise is now gone.

 

[Heisenberg.Blanchette]

there is a valve actuator near the rear diff on the exhaust. Try to lube it, these tend to dry out and squeak. You can get under the truck and watch it open/close/squeak while you remote start it.

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