PSA: my clunking noises from B pillar area were solved by lubricating door latch mechanisms

[Bama_Swampfox]

Trivial I suppose but, I had a clunking noise in both B pillars that was driving me crazy. Driver's side more than the passenger. It only happened over choppy bumps. Not a rattle or squeak. I looked at everything from the rack/basket, roof panels, weather strips (ever heard of Gummi Fleg?), door hinges, seat belt mounting points, and everything I could think of. I was a mechanic back in the 70s so mechanical repairs I "should" still be good at. I chased many squeaks, creaks, groans and clunks in my day. You know, before we were called "technicians"?

I'm not proficient fixing today's vehicles by any means but I know enough to be dangerous, as the saying goes. Finally, out of desperation I grabbed the trusty WD40 and spritzed the door latch mechanisms - not a lot. Sure enough, the clunks are 100% gone! Must have been the latch mechanisms moving and flexing and a lack of lubrication that amplified through the door pillars.

In any case, maybe this post will save some time for others!

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[Jeepasaurus_Rex]

So I had this noise on both of my JT's and it drove me nuts! I'm gonna try this out tonight and see if it solves it

 

[Bama_Swampfox]

So I had this noise on both of my JT's and it drove me nuts! I'm gonna try this out tonight and see if it solves it

I hope it works for you. It was hard to believe the WD40 fixed a noise that definitely sounded like something significant was loose somewhere. Let us know!

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