2008 Jeep Patriot - weird noises

[patriot1995]

Hi everyone

so i drive a 2008 jeep patriot automatic transmission, I'm new to this forum but i will be posting up photos of my jeep soon, though my jeep has been having weird croaky noises everytime i turn right ? though the previous owner said the car will need new shock absorbers within the next 6 months , its already been 4 months , my car is on 105kms.

would anyone have a clue what it could be ?

i hope its nothing serious

[projoe]

U-joint or tierod, balljoint?

[Cube]

If it's during a turn it's a universal joint or maybe ball joint. A tie rod not so much on turn. Those suckers are more likely to snap off before you notice any real issues, especially under load like turning.

Shocks tend to thud (bottom out) under load like pot holes or even reflective eye (thuddering) on the road if they are really bad. The continuing bouncing after pressing down on a side of a car is not a bad, if not crude, test of a shock. It should compress then bounce up and that is. Any more and it's rooted.

I am limited to most cars (19 years experience on the tools) but not 4x4's exclusively so check it out with a professional. I've seen what procrastination can do do the wallet, or worse, innocent other people and their cars etc.

My disclaimer is I've been off the tools for the past 10 years so yeah, maybe need some WD40. On me, not your noise

Try jacking it up and grabbing the tire and seeing if there is any joint movement when man handling the wheel in and out both horizontal and vertical. Loading up the ball joints and doing it again is another quick test but of you are unsure, just get it checked.

[patriot1995]

thanks cube for the reply and your time and consideration.

do you think this is a serious matter ? i drive a lot but don't think i have the cash to get it replaced or even go to the mechanic to get it checked out. what do you reckon the estimate price would be in sydney australia ? like I'm going to do a major or minor service very soon after i finish my studies in 1 month. until then I'm pretty much free

but the main issue is , is the a matter i need to get checked out asap ? can this lead to me driving in the streets and breaking down ??

thanks mate

[Cube]

Who knows and without seeing it advising is just dangerous really. Beg or borrow the money for a check. Maybe pop into a shock absorber place and say hey, I think my shock is stuffed can you check it and quote me a replacement. They might pinpoint the problem for you at no cost.

Kinda cheeky buy better than not knowing.