Replacing rear upper & lower spring coil insulators on WJ (99-04 Jeep Grand Cherokee). Rear Rattle

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  • čas přidán 7. 02. 2017
  • This is a short video on how to replace your insulator coils on a 99 - 04 WJ (Jeep Grand Cherokee). I was trying to diagnose a rattling noise that happened every time I hit the slightest bump. After replacing my sway bar bushings I notice these were very worn. This took about an hour and a half and is not hard. Sorry, if I left out some steps but, let me know if you have any questions.

Komentáře • 52

  • @BobCummins
    @BobCummins Před 3 lety +3

    I did this operation yesterday. It all went well due to your instructions. Thank you.

  • @mechsupernova
    @mechsupernova Před 6 měsíci +1

    That looks a lot easier than i thought it would be😂 thanks for the tutorial

  • @StanBenton
    @StanBenton Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thanks James, you da man!!!🔥🕺🏾I don’t even own a Jeep, but now i feel like going out and buying one just so I can change out that mount!😳😅👏🏽

  • @eastcoasttaekwondo3099
    @eastcoasttaekwondo3099 Před 6 lety +5

    Changed my springs this past weekend and it was pretty easy (mostly) thanks to this video

  • @pug306dturbo100
    @pug306dturbo100 Před 9 dny

    Thanks guy.that noise been driving me nuts 😢

  • @jamesfurtney6592
    @jamesfurtney6592 Před 5 lety +2

    I’m glad to find this video. I’m replacing mine this weekend after trying everything thing else to stop the knocking noise in the back of my 04 Grand Cherokee.
    I just did the upper and lower control arms and sway bar links with new shocks should have thought of this too.
    Good job!

  • @declanmuldoon1425
    @declanmuldoon1425 Před 7 lety +1

    Great video, perfect demo, just did my 2004 JGCherokee Laredo 6 cylinder.

  • @Amarillobymorning777
    @Amarillobymorning777 Před 3 lety

    The new springs will be here tomorrow, got the insulators. Thanks for the video.

  • @geoffspitfire5160
    @geoffspitfire5160 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for posting this - doing both lower bump stops so worked for those critters too.

  • @isaaccaraballo1
    @isaaccaraballo1 Před 6 lety +4

    This was just the video I needed to explain that noise

  • @Jack-Surreal_Panes
    @Jack-Surreal_Panes Před 7 lety +1

    same here. that rattling is annoying. thinking to replace the springs too. my problem is the 99 upper is a welded tube with cap. mine is completely rusted. may make a new cap is find similar dia tube like exhaust tubing. secure it to what is left there. don't see myself trail riding to bottom out.
    Also, with those bad isolators the back end feels like it shifts a lot. hopefully they help.

  • @BobCummins
    @BobCummins Před 3 lety

    Thank you. This is my next project.

  • @9000Holiday
    @9000Holiday Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the vid. Helpful!

  • @bill3641
    @bill3641 Před 5 lety +7

    The clunking noise may be from the ball joint on the center of the upper control arm on the rear suspension. I replaced mine and it cured the problem. It's worth a look.

    • @greaterbw
      @greaterbw Před rokem +1

      I was thinking the exact same thing 😂 most people don’t even know it’s there.

    • @Bulletz4Breakfast13
      @Bulletz4Breakfast13 Před rokem +1

      Yeah the sway bar links cause a clank and rapid clank while driving.
      Upper Control Arm Ball Joint that's connected to A-Arm and triangle plate does cause a clank if the A Arm bushings are Shot or the ball joint is completely done.
      But the ball joint would cause swaying right and left while driving straight on bumps and shifts in road. Can also cause wobble in steering wheel.

    • @BryantA707
      @BryantA707 Před rokem

      @@Bulletz4Breakfast13 randomly decided to watch this video didn’t even need to replace my insulators but I’ve been having a problem with my wj after replacing the rear end on a budget. after about a month or two on this used Dana 35 I bought going 60-70 on the highway the rear feels almost like it’s swaying left and right like when a skateboard is going too fast down hill and starts wobbling back and forth. I’ve been trying to figure out where the problem is coming from but I’ll definitely be replacing the ball joint on the a frame. I knew I should’ve when I replaced the rear end just didn’t have the money at the time. Now I’m just dreading taking that a frame back out lol. Thanks tho!

  • @mc1500mc
    @mc1500mc Před rokem

    Great video! Thought I was going to need a spring compressor.

  • @shugatoast7844
    @shugatoast7844 Před 8 měsíci

    great job

  • @upsman1313
    @upsman1313 Před 2 lety

    This is an awesome video! Thanks for posting. Have you ever changed out rear upper control arm? I’m having trouble getting the bolt that mount it to the body lined back up. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

  • @bryantisme123
    @bryantisme123 Před 6 lety

    Same probs here,! Replaced the Upper Control Arm in Rear. Still have the loud clattering noise over small bumps. Its been challenging to diagnose the right fix. Not sure if this is the fix either @JamesBenton describe the noise u had?? need some help out here lol

  • @Bulletz4Breakfast13
    @Bulletz4Breakfast13 Před rokem

    The 99-04 WJ has a D44A differential that is made from aluminum. Not at all like the D44 made of Steel.
    I've been instructed to not jack up from differential to often. They recommend the jack points behind the lower control arms on side uni-frame bracket.
    I'm replacing my coil spring insulators so I need the axel to drop freely while I'm jacking. So I'm nor putting the jack stands under the axle.

  • @scottflurer8987
    @scottflurer8987 Před 4 lety

    I have a 98 ZJ and i'm about to replace the front & rear coil springs with MOOG progressive rate springs, 2" pucks & Bilstein 5100 shocks. I want to replace all the insulators and i'm wondering if the ones you used would work on my ZJ. If they would, could you give me the part #s. Thanks.

  • @thewjmoneypit7941
    @thewjmoneypit7941 Před 5 lety +2

    Can you put a link to them, cause theres a bunch of different ones on amazon. Thanks and great video

  • @Bulletz4Breakfast13
    @Bulletz4Breakfast13 Před rokem

    I have spacers on my 02 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7L, I want to remove the spacers frome the rear and front. I only have the $ for rear springs and insulators (Moog) right now, then the following month I'll do the front.
    But I can only do the rear spring and rubbers now and want to remove spacers from rear. Do I need to remove front spacers as well or am I fine just removing rear spacers and leaving front spacers on when I replace rear springs and insulators next month?
    Will the spacers make this "no spring compressor tool" method not work?

  • @johnhancock517
    @johnhancock517 Před 2 lety +1

    This actually looks safer than using a spring compressor. My brother got his finger mangled one time using those things. It was his fault but still.

  • @dcc914
    @dcc914 Před 4 lety +2

    Cool. I check mine today they were completely gone. It looked as if they melted away. Very odd. But thanks.

  • @calambres6614
    @calambres6614 Před 5 lety +2

    What noise we're you hearing before the isolator replacement? Right now I'm getting a almost plasticy light clunking sound I've changed shocks and upper control arm bushings and I still have a small rattle inside the cabin behind the rear seats in the trunk area

    • @hokie85ee
      @hokie85ee Před 4 lety

      Did you find the source of the sound?

  • @upsman1313
    @upsman1313 Před rokem

    Great idea! Do you think this would work to remove front coils? Thanks

  • @reptilian6413
    @reptilian6413 Před 6 lety +2

    that 44a has an aluminum carrier housing not sure id jack there.

  • @boostedgt4438
    @boostedgt4438 Před rokem

    where did you jack the rear of the jeep up when the rear was hanging?

  • @jeffseibeck6519
    @jeffseibeck6519 Před rokem

    Is there suppose to be a bump stop on the bottom I don't beleive mine has one. 2004 Jeep-grand-cherokee

  • @pianolearner75
    @pianolearner75 Před 9 měsíci

    Would it rattle/clunk more over uneven bumps?

  • @LuisTorres-jw2sp
    @LuisTorres-jw2sp Před 8 měsíci

    Do you have any part numbers for those?

  • @CarlosVargas-ee6px
    @CarlosVargas-ee6px Před rokem

    Is it safe to drive if my rear upper coil spring seat insulator is going bad once in a while it feels like my rim wants to pop off and I need to drive somewhere

  • @LaCorriente220
    @LaCorriente220 Před 2 lety

    Can you please leave the link to the spring isolators?

  • @OsvaldoGarcia-pl6cs
    @OsvaldoGarcia-pl6cs Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks

  • @mariachiforhire3546
    @mariachiforhire3546 Před 2 lety

    Is this the same process for the front ?

  • @frederickjimenez9234
    @frederickjimenez9234 Před 4 lety +1

    Doea anyone have these part numbers?

  • @michaelhakes5845
    @michaelhakes5845 Před 6 lety

    My jeep bottoms out in the front..would the insulator do this or are my springs that weak?

    • @steelerdynasty2007
      @steelerdynasty2007 Před 5 lety

      sounds like you need bump stops in front...or it could be your shocks

  • @Whit_Siever
    @Whit_Siever Před 2 lety

    Needing to change rear axle's arm bushings and spring insulators. Chevy not Jeep/Dodge but guessing same basic principles(?)

  • @blhames
    @blhames Před 6 lety +3

    Did this cure the knocking noise?

    • @bigprowes
      @bigprowes Před 6 lety

      exactly, thats what I want to know!!!???

    • @hokie85ee
      @hokie85ee Před 4 lety +1

      Me too , some one please let us know how to diagnose without changing these.

    • @boostedgt4438
      @boostedgt4438 Před 11 měsíci

      yes it did@@bigprowes

    • @boostedgt4438
      @boostedgt4438 Před 11 měsíci

      yes it did@@hokie85ee

  • @legendaryzulu3341
    @legendaryzulu3341 Před 3 lety

    You just save me $$$$$$

  • @bigprowes
    @bigprowes Před 6 lety +1

    so did this fix that noise???

    • @jimmyholden
      @jimmyholden Před 4 lety +1

      i replaced mine in about 2 hours and ... no it didnt fix the popping noise i think its the tank cover thing rusted to crap