thrumming vibration

[zprovo]

Any updates on this subject? My Gladiator has the same issue.

My truck now has 15k miles on it and the vibration seems to have a slightly more narrow range...though unfortunately it is also more harsh. 50-60 it's the worst. I'm learning to live with it. This is my first Jeep, and I have learned that unless your vehicle is on fire (and maybe even then) any problem falls within one of two categories. "That's normal" or "it's a jeep thing".

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[kelcher]

I have had a number of Jeeps over the years. When I did have issues they were pretty minor and I was taken care of well. I haven't taken this to the dealer yet, wanted to get a feel for what to expect first. I hope they figure this out and help us out with a recall, but the thread on the JLU Forum has been going on for a while.

 

[zprovo]

I have had a number of Jeeps over the years. When I did have issues they were pretty minor and I was taken care of well. I haven't taken this to the dealer yet, wanted to get a feel for what to expect first. I hope they figure this out and help us out with a recall, but the thread on the JLU Forum has been going on for a while.

As much as the vibration bothers me, there's a whole lotta this too...
You take the good with the bad.

 

[GA D90]

Just noticed this tread. I think I’m having the same issue, thought it was just me!
Im getting what I would call a “ rhythmic” high frequency vibration, about once a second, most notable at around 60+
Very weird, not a regular wheel balance thing, feel it a bit in the steering wheel, and in the seat .
Well, reading here , sounds like it’s not “just me” !
Has anyone gotten any firm info on it?
Thanks

 

[Marcelglad]

Any updates on this subject? My Gladiator has the same issue.

Hey mate, did you end up fixing your Jeep? What was the issue? I’m having same problem.
Cheers

 

[GA D90]

The dealer checked it a while back, found nothing, put it off to tires. Could be I suppose, haven’t noticed it much lately….

 

[zprovo]

I'm at 30k miles and I'm just living with it. That said my rear axle is being replaced for an unrelated issue, and maybe that will fix it!

 

[Larry512]

I'm at 30k miles and I'm just living with it. That said my rear axle is being replaced for an unrelated issue, and maybe that will fix it!

Did the rear axle replacement cure the vibration?

 

[chrismeece74]

My wife had vibration in her front tires on her Wrangler as well, started right after we put aftermarket wheels on it. Turns out the well know 4x4 store techs didn't install the hub centric rings. Rings installed by different tire shop and it went away. Don't know if that helps anyone.

 

[zprovo]

Did the rear axle replacement cure the vibration?

I don’t know. They’ve had my Jeep for 6 weeks, waiting for a replacement. They can’t give me an eta.

 

[Larry512]

I don’t know. They’ve had my Jeep for 6 weeks, waiting for a replacement. They can’t give me an eta.

Thanks for the feedback and sorry to hear that.

 

[zprovo]

Thanks for the feedback and sorry to hear that.

Just got it back!
The vibration is still there but I have a shiny new rear axle!

 

[GA D90]

Anyone gotten any solid info on the cause/remedy on this...?

 

[JTDay]

Just got it back!
The vibration is still there but I have a shiny new rear axle!

What lead to the axle replacement?

 

[ShadowsPapa]

What lead to the axle replacement?

My guess is leaking right axle seal............. but also could be something else as there have been a few issues with these.

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