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Old 05-13-2010, 08:52 PM
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My front end pops really bad when coming to a stop and when turning to the left. Checked ball joint and tie rods but nothing. Not sure about u joints how could I check them? And any ideas what it might be?
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to check the u joints, grab them with your hand and wiggle them, if there is any play, replace them
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its ur u-joints..
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I did grab and try to move them but there was no play at all. Could it be my front drive shaft? because it really sounds like its coming from there. Also it probably need a good lube job think that might be the problem?
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did you check wheel bearings there could be play letting the tire hit something and if thats the case they are really bad and need replaced now
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Yep jacked it up and tried moving it left to right and up and down and absolutely no play. I have no idea what to do.
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i have no clue did you check all u joints including one by t case
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tires hitting bumper?
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I'm thinking its the front drive shaft because thats the only thing that has play and it sounds like thats where its coming from but would that make it pop?
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