That does not sound good

[Dusther210]

This has been playing on loop in my head for years.

I just found this video of when I got my first 4WD (an XJ that came lifted with 32” A/Ts) and the very first time I took it off pavement.

Let’s play guess that sound

 

[North American Sojourner]

A ball joint that's about to self delete. LOL
A tie rod end would be a "lighter" sound. Less steel.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Zim

 

[Dusther210]

A ball joint that's about to self delete. LOL
A tie rod end would be a "lighter" sound. Less steel.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Zim

Good guess, but it’s a little higher up

 

[MidOH]

Cv joint.

 

[Dusther210]

Cv joint.

Very interesting guess! But that is not it. And thank God it wasn’t that lol

 

[ThundahBeagle]

Right shock tower. Bolts loose?

 

[Dusther210]

We have a winner!

That is the sound of the shock tower relocating from the wheel well and into the engine bay.

This is a quick way to give your jeep that #stancelyfe look

 

[ThundahBeagle]

We have a winner!

That is the sound of the shock tower relocating from the wheel well and into the engine bay.

This is a quick way to give your jeep that #stancelyfe look

My old Infinity G20 + half-a s s e d mechanic = that sound hitting a particularly obtuse bridge expansion joint.

Never forget that sound, just like I never forget the death wobble experience after lifting my 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee with IRO springs, Pro Comp 9000 series shocks, Moog anti sway bar connectors, and Crown spring perch insulators. After that a s s pucker factor event, I put in a brand new drag link and full tie rod.. fixed it.

 

[Dusther210]

We have a winner!

That is the sound of the shock tower relocating from the wheel well and into the engine bay.

This is a quick way to give your jeep that #stancelyfe look

My old Infinity G20 + half-a s s e d mechanic = that sound hitting a particularly obtuse bridge expansion joint.

Never forget that sound, just like I never forget the death wobble experience after lifting my 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee with IRO springs, Pro Comp 9000 series shocks, Moog anti sway bar connectors, and Crown spring perch insulators. After that a s s pucker factor event, I put in a brand new drag link and full tie rod.. fixed it.

I feel like I was there lol
Some of us know that pucker factor feeling

 

[Dusther210]

Also I think a thread of “name that sound” would be a nice addition to the forums here. Anyone can feel free to share a clip of something on their rig breaking/ failing to keep the game going

 

[ThundahBeagle]

Also I think a thread of “name that sound” would be a nice addition to the forums here. Anyone can feel free to share a clip of something on their rig breaking/ failing to keep the game going

That'd be cool. Everything from shock towers to bad lifters, CV joints, manifold leaks or various forms of wildlife encountered by members

 

[Dusther210]

Also I think a thread of “name that sound” would be a nice addition to the forums here. Anyone can feel free to share a clip of something on their rig breaking/ failing to keep the game going

That'd be cool. Everything from shock towers to bad lifters, CV joints, manifold leaks or various forms of wildlife encountered by members

That’s what I’m thinking too

 

[LilyGarcia]

It look like an unforgettable adventure! Can’t wait to hear it!

 

[daryl01]

A ball joint that's about to self delete. LOL
A tie rod end would be a "lighter" sound. Less steel.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Zim brawl stars server

LOL, sounds like you're describing a serious clunk! A failing ball joint can definitely make a deep, heavy sound, while a tie rod usually clicks or knocks lightly. Either way, better to check it before it “self-deletes” mid-drive!

 

[glenn01]

We have a winner!

That is the sound of the shock tower relocating from the wheel well and into the engine bay.

This is a quick way to give your jeep that #stancelyfe look bounty davet kodu

Sounds like that shock tower had enough! Hopefully, it didn’t cause too much damage. Time for some reinforcements or a new setup? Curious to hear what led up to this—was it rust, a hard hit, or just time catching up?

 

[North American Sojourner]

LOL, sounds like you're describing a serious clunk! A failing ball joint can definitely make a deep, heavy sound, while a tie rod usually clicks or knocks lightly. Either way, better to check it before it “self-deletes” mid-drive!

Never would have thought a shock tower. That was a serious move. Springs hold the car at ride height. That thing looked like it was possessed. LOL
Glad he got it figured out. I've seen some shit in 23 years in the car/truck business and this is just another one to add to the pile. LOL
Zim

 

[Dusther210]

We have a winner!

That is the sound of the shock tower relocating from the wheel well and into the engine bay.

This is a quick way to give your jeep that #stancelyfe look bounty davet kodu

Sounds like that shock tower had enough! Hopefully, it didn’t cause too much damage. Time for some reinforcements or a new setup? Curious to hear what led up to this—was it rust, a hard hit, or just time catching up?

I’m pretty sure it was a combination of rust and time. Besides the obvious work required to the inner fender well/shock tower it really didn’t cause too much damage. The shop reconstructed and reinforced everything in about 2 days. When I picked it up I was really impressed with the welds and quality, it looked great, better than stock and it was only a few hundred dollars (in 2015)

 

[Dusther210]

LOL, sounds like you're describing a serious clunk! A failing ball joint can definitely make a deep, heavy sound, while a tie rod usually clicks or knocks lightly. Either way, better to check it before it “self-deletes” mid-drive!

Never would have thought a shock tower. That was a serious move. Springs hold the car at ride height. That thing looked like it was possessed. LOL
Glad he got it figured out. I've seen some shit in 23 years in the car/truck business and this is just another one to add to the pile. LOL
Zim

I was flexing on a stump or rock or something. It decided to quit when I came down. Thank God it waited til then because I would’ve been beached with rocker damage otherwise

 

[Dusther210]

A ball joint that's about to self delete. LOL
A tie rod end would be a "lighter" sound. Less steel.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Zim brawl stars server

LOL, sounds like you're describing a serious clunk! A failing ball joint can definitely make a deep, heavy sound, while a tie rod usually clicks or knocks lightly. Either way, better to check it before it “self-deletes” mid-drive!

So glad I haven’t experienced a tie rod or ball joint quitting on the trail. Great advice!