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Old May 3, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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a friend of mine recently has a problem with her 95 cherokee where when you turn the wheel while moving it make a thunk sound that kinda souds like when you put shoes in the washing mechine. any ideas on what it could be? it doesn't do it when you turn the wheels when the jeep isn't moving.
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Old May 3, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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we need more info than that... like if it has a lift and or bigger tires, anything aftermarket done to the jeep?
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Old May 3, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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if its like clicking noise then i would say a u joint on the front axle. mine did the same thing. get some lifetime warrenty full clip u joints and he'll be set
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Old May 3, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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or is it a loud popping noise like there is some slack being tugged tight?
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Old May 3, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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also check the frame mount for the trac bar,the bolts stretch and loosen up
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Old May 4, 2010 | 08:50 AM
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everything is stoke on the vehicle
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Old May 4, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mike albo
also check the frame mount for the trac bar,the bolts stretch and loosen up

Thats where I was heading when I asked if it was a popping noise
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