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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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I got a clicking noise in the front end when i back up, go forward and when the wheels are turning. Don't hear it as much as i go faster. Which of the following, u joint, ball joint, or wheel bearings. help me i know nothing
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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i would say ujoint good way to check would be to jack the front end up and turn the tire back and forth to see if there is play in the ujoint or if its clicking thats how i found a bad ujoint in the front
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 10:27 PM
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Thanx I'll check that out first thing in the morning
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by greengoblin
i would say ujoint good way to check would be to jack the front end up and turn the tire back and forth to see if there is play in the ujoint or if its clicking thats how i found a bad ujoint in the front
Ditto
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 12:51 AM
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I'm thinking I may have the same issue. Sucks because I'm in the process of relocating and I won't have my jeep and my tools in the same place for about a month. Dammit!
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