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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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i did a 3 inch lift in the front of my 92 and now when i turn the wheel i have a random poping sound, its not constant but definitly there. it also feels like the steering wheel slips just a little any advice i didnt do a pitman arm drop

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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Check all the bolts in the front and retighten as needed, sounds like something may be loose and letting the front axle shift.

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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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lol sorry i hit enter by mistake
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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will do thanks
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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did you get a new tracbar? but like blkxj said, check bolts because they sometimes like to come loose. you dont need a drop pitman arm for a 3" lift.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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pop sound like a u joint twist the front axle shafts when in 4 wd
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