FARMER95

i have a pop and crack while turning but wen i move the wheel half turn each way...any ideas on what it could b? thanks

als98xj

Could be a few things. I'd start with front axle U-joints they're probably sloppy as can be.

Narbu

ya i would say front axle u-joints also i have gone through many sets of then

storm101

x3 on ujoints, grab one hand on both sides of the shafts and rotate opposite directions, both ways (hopefully this is making sense) and if there's ANY play, it's time for replacement.

FARMER95

ive already tore the front end apart axles are fine...i think its my stering box but not sure...sorry for the slow reply i lost my thread haha

mud-dog27

check your drag link and tie rod.....with the steering unlocked have a buddy lightly turn the wheel back and forth and look over the linkages, i had a terrible crack and pop and it was the drag link where it bolts to the axle but i was unable to spot it without a buddy turning the wheel back and frorth

Six-Pack Smile

mine does it its the track bar and bracket popping check into that seriously because i thought it was my steering box and all the stuff mentioned.

FARMER95

ok will do thanks guys

Aldakoopa

My old Jeep did that. I checked it out and there was a bolt or something catching on a metal guard that covers the bottom of the engine area... if that makes any sense. You may not have the guard and this may not be it, but it's worth checking out and will save a lot of hassle.

94XJistheway

mine just started doing the same thing. i greased it up but it still kept making the same noise. i still got to get it fixed.

92welder

look for frame crack at track bar mount

Tural

mine has been doing it ever since i put on the lift kit. it's my track bar.
planning on doing a steering box brace, drop pitman arm and a track bar relocator

92welder

I have 92 xj w/same prob. Its a stress cracked frame at track bar frame mount. Im surprised I havent seen any mention of this weak spot. Welding will work but this area really needs reenforcement with plate steel, same as steering box.

BBCHEROKEE

Got the same problem. I will have to check out all of the following. I was wondering if it could be bad engine mounts. Axle joints & hubs replaced when I did the lift kit. I have greased, inspected a number of times & I have just lived with it. Thanks for all the suggestions.

XJ junky

Is your jeep lifted? If so you will probably need to get a " Drop pit-man arm" it will lower your steering links to original height. I didnt have one and it would pop all the time.