Something pops when i turn the wheel
Mar 7, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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From: MANSFIELD,TX
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?
Mar 7, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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From: Wild West
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.
Mar 7, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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From: MANSFIELD,TX
i know that one of my u joints in busted could that be the whole problem?
Mar 7, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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From: Montana
Lol bingo! also check out the sway bar end links..
Mar 7, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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From: Wild West
Could be. Replace it and find out!
Mar 7, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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From: MANSFIELD,TX
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.
Mar 7, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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From: Wild West
Sure. Twice the work, twice the time, but a solid plan
Mar 7, 2012 | 09:13 PM
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From: Montana
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..
Mar 7, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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From: Wild West
That's impressive! I can change a steering gearbox in about 7 haha