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Old 09-19-2011, 12:14 AM
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I have 2000 cherokee with three inches and 31's stock front end. When I make hard left turns while going up hill it makes bad popping sound like gunshots sounds like it's coming from the front

Anyone have an idea what it could be please answer quick
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Old 09-19-2011, 04:08 AM
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Probably right axles ujoint
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X2. U joints
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I have a popping sound when I shift its like grind then pop or a whining noise then a pop I don't knw what it is any ideas
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I have a popping sound when I shift its like grind then pop or a whining noise then a pop I don't knw what it is any ideas
Sounds of synchros failing.
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sounds to me like it's a track bar noise. check both ends including the frame bracket bolts.
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If my transfercase is split could that b the problem if not its some kind of problem lol
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Check your Swaybar. Same thing happened to our 90.
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If my transfercase is split could that b the problem if not its some kind of problem lol
That's probably the sound.
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Ok I figured maybe so thanx every1 4 help
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