I have a 1996 Cherokee with loose steering that has a lot of bump steer at highway speeds. I replaced the drag link,tie rod ends,steering stabilizer,and the track bar. I got an alignment,and I've had all tires balanced. I'm noticing an occasional loud clunk from the right side,most likely the front,when I go over bumps with just the right tire. Sometimes I'll get a quiet pop when steering and I can sometimes feel it in the steering wheel.

I'll be replacing the ball joints after a couple of other things,and I want to know what's good. It seems like Moog is highly sought after,so I'll go with that unless someone says otherwise. Another thing is I'm a bit confused on the "offset" ball joints. I don't really know what that means and how I can figure out if I have that. Thanks in advance.

 

Spicer! Spicer! and only Spicer!.

Period.

Do not worry about off-set ball joints.

Order a set for each side..........Summit is going to be the cheapest.

 

Check your sway bar bushings. Had a thumping sound that went away when I changed to poly bushings. Second jeep that I've had the same symptom and cure for.

 

CA bushings all tightened down? That can cause a clunk.

Have you re-tightened the track bar since installing it : the bolt
on the axle side and the six bolts on the frame side mount ?

Have you checked the ball joints? Jack up the wheel, grab the tire
at 12 and 6 o'clock and wiggle it and if you feel any play, look and
see what is moving.

if you need them, Spicer 706944X stock replacements will do you fine.

 

Offset ball joints are only needed it you have a high lift and you need to add caster angle. They are available in 1/2* steps up to 2* total. Don't worry about them.

 

Ok thanks.