Door-Check(s) "pop" - How to fix?

[Crist Clapper]

I first replaced with an after-market... Then new from my local Chrysler-dealership. They still "pop". Help?

[4.3LXJ]

Not sure what you mean by pop

[Crist Clapper]

I first replaced with an after-market... Then new from my local Chrysler-dealership. They still "pop". Help?

If you don't know what the "pop" is... That's a good thing!

[4.3LXJ]

Is it greased?

[Crist Clapper]

Found some solid-pins with a top-lip that fit snugly into the hinge-hole(s). Some improvement.

Removed the pin... Replaced with a tip-threaded smooth-shaft bolt... Secured with a nut. More improvement.

Observed the tighter I tightened... The quieter the "pop" became. Tightened until the loud "pop" was silenced. Seem compensation for a bad design.

I do hear a dull "snap" sound with the door-check move between positions. I first thought of going to my local Walmart to find other Cherokees of the same with un-locked doors to compare sounds... Then I thought better.

[4.3LXJ]

Ha ha, some soccer mom will run you down with a shopping cart. I think I know what you mean. I use a spray on lithium grease on door parts. Works for me. Fixed what I think you are describing on the wife's car that way

[Crist Clapper]

Thanks for all the good advice... No more "pop"!

Although, I thoroughly greased the door-check guts... Like suggested... The focus of the solution was the hinge.

I tried many iterations... The final is: 1) The pin/bolt must fit snug in the hinge-holes 2) If a bolt is used in place of the pin, as I did, where the arm rides on the bolt must be smooth/no-threads 3) A spacer(nylon) is needed between the arm and hinge.

Pictures:
https://i.imgur.com/rH6AETk.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/i4OCLef.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Glad you got it sorted out