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Old 10-06-2009, 01:46 PM
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slow turn to the right results in slight knock from passenger front tire? i've been looking for an excuse to replace front end parts when i do my 2" bb lift....1996 xj with 190k - give me an excuse to replace pertinent parts.
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Could be anything from your steering box, trackbar bracket bolts, or hub...

Have you watch the front end as someone turns the wheel back and forth?
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no. what should i look for? should i jack it up and have em turn wheel?
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no. what should i look for? should i jack it up and have em turn wheel?
Usually I have it on the ground, some times the pop will go away once the steering is not under pressure.

I start with one side as someone (usually my wife) turns the wheel, and slowly look from one side to the other.

When I had a pop in the steering box i was able to listen for the pop and locate it in the steering box, then confirm it by touching the side of the box while she turned the wheel and felt the pop inside of the box.

You can also (CAREFULLY) hold you drag link, a tire, and other parts of the steering and feel for pops to locate it.
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have you checked the ujoints on each from wheel
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Good info HAV!
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