Is the front differential on a Jeep Commander worn out?
Front differential bushings, particularly the UPPER front differential bushings are notorious for wearing on Commanders & Grand Cherokees alike – at least from my experience. I had an 08 Grand Cherokee with low mileage – about 50K miles that had a worn front upper differential bushing. Never had it replaced because it wound up getting totaled.
Is the Jeep Commander a good car to buy?
I have a recently bought Jeep Commander, 2006 5.7L 4×4, 75K miles (little old lady owned it before me, bought it new). We bought the Jeep for my GF (I own a wrangler, and love her, haha). The Commander drives great 98% of the time. The hemi is a blast, it starts and stops fine, no odd noises, nothings.
Can a bad front differential cause lugging in a jeep?
Dealerships ought to stick by that, but many dealerships know less about what the manufacturer recommends than the owners themselves, that is how bad so many of them are, and why their called Steelerships. Yes, bad bushings that hold up the front differential will let the front differential, especially hard downshifts, causing lugging.
Front differential bushings, particularly the UPPER front differential bushings are notorious for wearing on Commanders & Grand Cherokees alike – at least from my experience. I had an 08 Grand Cherokee with low mileage – about 50K miles that had a worn front upper differential bushing. Never had it replaced because it wound up getting totaled.
Dealerships ought to stick by that, but many dealerships know less about what the manufacturer recommends than the owners themselves, that is how bad so many of them are, and why their called Steelerships. Yes, bad bushings that hold up the front differential will let the front differential, especially hard downshifts, causing lugging.
What to do if your front differential is bad?
Check the fluid, use a coffee filter to strain the fluid as it drains and see if you find any metal in the fluid. Maybe even put it up on Jack stands and run the drivetrain, putting a broom stick up to the differential and listen at various spots compare it with the rear differential, see if you can hear anything bad inside it.
Which is worse a bad differential or a bad driveline?
We don’t know which sounds worse—car guys singing show tunes in the shower or a howling differential. While there is no help for our singing, we can help you diagnose the sounds coming from a differential gone bad. A clunk, whine, or howl can signal a worn-out pinion gear, bad bearings, or a faulty gear installation.
Why do Jeeps have different axles and differentials?
Stronger axles, different gear ratios, and even a tougher differential will help you tackle more difficult trails. Wranglers are known to have a terrain capable and rugged drivetrain. The solid axle design paired with an incredible 4WD system, provides Jeeps with a high degree of versatility and durability.
Which is the best rear axle for a Jeep Wrangler?
The Dana 30 will only be found as a Jeep front axle while the Dana 35 will only be found as a rear axle on Wranglers. Dana 35 axles have earned a very poor reputation in the off-roading world, however, it is a great axle for stock Wranglers.
I have a recently bought Jeep Commander, 2006 5.7L 4×4, 75K miles (little old lady owned it before me, bought it new). We bought the Jeep for my GF (I own a wrangler, and love her, haha). The Commander drives great 98% of the time. The hemi is a blast, it starts and stops fine, no odd noises, nothings.
What kind of bushing does a Jeep Commander use?
With our red bushings the differential will be held in place and have a hard time moving. With the full red set you might notice noise and vibration as the polyurethane is a lot stiffer than the factory bushings as well as our black bushings. Absolutely top quality. Easy as Apple pie to install also.
Why does my front differential make a clunking sound?
These polyurethane bushings replace the low quality, factory installed bushings in the front differential. If there is a “clunking” sound coming from the front of your vehicle during acceleration, the bushing above the pinion (pinion bushing) is the probable cause.
How does a broomstick work on a front differential?
The broomstick (you’ll have to cut it to be a manageable length) acts like a stethoscope, so despite a lot of noise from the engine and exhaust, you press it up against a part and then press your ear against the other end, you will hear any noise that the part is making.
Check the fluid, use a coffee filter to strain the fluid as it drains and see if you find any metal in the fluid. Maybe even put it up on Jack stands and run the drivetrain, putting a broom stick up to the differential and listen at various spots compare it with the rear differential, see if you can hear anything bad inside it.