Something pops when i turn the wheel
03-07-2012, 08:11 PM
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Something pops when i turn the wheel
When i turn my wheel either way there is a steady popping. I have no idea what is it and sugjestions?
03-07-2012, 08:26 PM
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Check steering gear box for slop, check tie rod ends, check ball joints, etc...
Best way is to have a buddy move the wheel back and forth while you lay underneath and look for any kind of slop.
If you don't find anything there, check the ujoints.
03-07-2012, 08:38 PM
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i know that one of my u joints in busted could that be the whole problem?
03-07-2012, 08:46 PM
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Lol bingo! also check out the sway bar end links..
03-07-2012, 08:48 PM
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Could be. Replace it and find out!
03-07-2012, 08:51 PM
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yeah i got 2 new u joint that are just sitting at the house i havent had a free day to replace them .figured if one went out i might as well do both right.
03-07-2012, 08:54 PM
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Sure. Twice the work, twice the time, but a solid plan
03-07-2012, 09:13 PM
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hey with as many as i have broke i can replace one side in less than 15min... from taking tire off to putting it back on..
03-07-2012, 09:15 PM
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That's impressive! I can change a steering gearbox in about 7 haha