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Old 04-06-2012, 12:24 PM
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I have been reading on the forum for some time now and think it is great! I have fixed a lot of problems so far and have never taken it to a mechanic, keep up the good work.

Have a question: I took it wheeling a few weekends ago and now every time I turn to the right around a corner it makes a clicking (metal on metal sound). My brother in law said could be wheel bearings, I lifted the front tires off and was able to shake them in and out about 2 inches, pretty loose! The rears did not move. He said he fixed his wheel bearings on his Ford and never had the same problem again.

What do you guys think? Thanks
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Ball joints or axle u joints.

The clicking sounds like u joints, the play sounds like ball joints.

FrankZ from Serious Offroad sells Dana Spicer ball joints for $50 a pair. I would check him out if you need ball joints.
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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee
Ball joints or axle u joints.

The clicking sounds like u joints, the play sounds like ball joints.

^^ X2 ^^
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Thank you guys for the great info. How would I diagnose if the ball joint, u joint, or wheel bearing is the problem? Thanks again.
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