Big pop when steering wheel turned all the way to left or right
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Big pop when steering wheel turned all the way to left or right
I have just started noticing a loud pop when i turn all the way to the left or right. Havent noticed any noise when actually making a turn, but I assume as things get worse it might be coming. Any thoughts will be highly appreciated.
96 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 - v6 - 2 wheel drive
96 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 - v6 - 2 wheel drive
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As far as checking the trackbar frame bolts is it common for those to loosen? I have noticed since I bought the jeep when I turn all the way to one side or another there is an "adjustment" feeling where the front end slides either one way or the other...I thought it was just the previous owners backyard lift job that might have been shifting a little (2" leaf spring lift).
As far as checking the greasing of the TRE's is there anything specifically I should look for? Leaking, etc? I havent dealt much with front end suspension...yet.
Thanks guys for your help.
As far as checking the greasing of the TRE's is there anything specifically I should look for? Leaking, etc? I havent dealt much with front end suspension...yet.
Thanks guys for your help.
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As far as checking the trackbar frame bolts is it common for those to loosen? I have noticed since I bought the jeep when I turn all the way to one side or another there is an "adjustment" feeling where the front end slides either one way or the other...I thought it was just the previous owners backyard lift job that might have been shifting a little (2" leaf spring lift). As far as checking the greasing of the TRE's is there anything specifically I should look for? Leaking, etc? I havent dealt much with front end suspension...yet. Thanks guys for your help.
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As far as checking the trackbar frame bolts is it common for those to loosen? I have noticed since I bought the jeep when I turn all the way to one side or another there is an "adjustment" feeling where the front end slides either one way or the other...I thought it was just the previous owners backyard lift job that might have been shifting a little (2" leaf spring lift).
As far as checking the greasing of the TRE's is there anything specifically I should look for? Leaking, etc? I havent dealt much with front end suspension...yet.
Thanks guys for your help.
As far as checking the greasing of the TRE's is there anything specifically I should look for? Leaking, etc? I havent dealt much with front end suspension...yet.
Thanks guys for your help.
Have an assistant rock the steering wheel back anf forth (10 o'clock-2 o'clock) while you at, listen to and touch all of the joints on your steering ysytem including the trackbar.
Report back with with your findings....NOW!
What are you waiting for, Christmas?!?!
MOVE IT SLACKER!!
Yo Momma so fat dat she...
Damnit....this always happens when I try to motivate people.
Sorry.
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Tighten the track bar bracket to frame bolts.
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Yep, very common.
Have an assistant rock the steering wheel back anf forth (10 o'clock-2 o'clock) while you at, listen to and touch all of the joints on your steering ysytem including the trackbar.
Report back with with your findings....NOW!
What are you waiting for, Christmas?!?!
MOVE IT SLACKER!!
Yo Momma so fat dat she...
Damnit....this always happens when I try to motivate people.
Sorry.
Have an assistant rock the steering wheel back anf forth (10 o'clock-2 o'clock) while you at, listen to and touch all of the joints on your steering ysytem including the trackbar.
Report back with with your findings....NOW!
What are you waiting for, Christmas?!?!
MOVE IT SLACKER!!
Yo Momma so fat dat she...
Damnit....this always happens when I try to motivate people.
Sorry.
Lol
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IT WAS SO COMMON WHEN THEY WERE NEW THAT AT THE DEALERSHIP DURING pdi, WE TOOK TO TIGHTENING THEM RIGHT THEN.........
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Even with new aftermarket track bars they need to be checked for tightness also on a regular basis as do other items every time your out wheeling.
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They increased the recommended torque spec later on.
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