When I start moving from a dead stop, my right rear drum or in the area makes a ratcheting noise. Any ideas? And also my front speakers are glitching in and out when I hit any bumps or when I hit the brakes, but I don't think its the wiring in the door and I know its not the wiring behind the stereo. Any ideas on this would be greatly appreciated as well. Thanks guys.

Matt.

 

When is the last time you replaced the drums hardware? Springs, self adjuster, shoes etc...

My first guess would be that your problem is the return springs not having enough spring left in them to be fully releasing your brakes when you let off the pedal.

As for the speakers, if the wiring and connections are all good then it is most likely the coil inside the speaker itself. In that case unless the speakers are new and under warrenty, it's time to buy new speakers and an upgrade in your audio system to match the performance you want from it.

 

I just bought it about 9 months ago, and I'm trying to do every thing one by one, but I haven't touched the drums yet

 

First of all I would park the truck until you can check it out. It is very possible the something on your brakes fell apart or broke.

 

Jack rear and support rear with jack stand.
Remove wheels
Inspect drums and pads
(i suspect they are binding)
Replace and grease as necessary

Here are some write-ups

Rear Drum Brake
• http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRearDrums1.htm (C8.25 brake )
• https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/ho...-8-25-a-58947/
• http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...ke_Service.htm
• https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/ho...kes-d35-45100/
• http://www.4x4xplor.com/drum-brakes.html#adjustment
• http://www.youtube.com/user/EricTheC...45/sTpKpkxJjLQ (Video)

OR

Disc Brake Conversion and get it right

 

This is why you guys are the best.

 

LOL I was just thinking I should inspect the drums on mine just figured if its anything else like the rest of the jeep its been severely neglected. But I have never done a drum brake before. Thans for posting those write ups.

 

Just got the shoes, wheel cylinders and hardware replaced. And the noise is still there.

 

How long have you had this rig? Is it a possibility the PO installed a lunchbox locker in it?

 

Its completely open in the rear. What's a lunchbox lockers?

 

Did you inspect and replace any sticking e-brake components or the self adjusters with the rest of the hardware? Are your ubolts tight and leaf spring clamps secure? Maybe a lose spring pack seperating and unloading when let off the brake?

I'm just throwing ideas out there.

 

The new u-bolts are kinda shotty