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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbo X_J
What proof is "mire"?
Hmmm, mire is interesting. Sounds tasty. Wonder why brain thought mire over "more" lol
Old Jan 26, 2014 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by sycoglitch

Hmmm, mire is interesting. Sounds tasty. Wonder why brain thought mire over "more" lol
Mire is a bog... decidedly un-tasty.
Old Jan 26, 2014 | 08:52 PM
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So I greased all my joints and it still pops, is it possible that it's the other u joint? It doesn't move very much though.
Old Jan 26, 2014 | 08:54 PM
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Movement in U joints should be none at all. If you can see the cross wiggle around inside the cap it's toast.
Old Jan 26, 2014 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
Movement in U joints should be none at all. If you can see the cross wiggle around inside the cap it's toast.
Yeah it doesn't move at all, but I still have a popping noise when I turn, I replaced the steering gear box, the bad u joint, greased the joints and I hear the popping in the front mainly the right side but I'm not sure what it could be
Old Jan 26, 2014 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mjcxking

Yeah it doesn't move at all, but I still have a popping noise when I turn, I replaced the steering gear box, the bad u joint, greased the joints and I hear the popping in the front mainly the right side but I'm not sure what it could be
I have i think the same thing going on. Lound pop/clunk. Not always when turning..the weight just has to shift right sometimes not a lot. Backing up, turning into parking lots. Ect.
Old Jan 26, 2014 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 9294Forrest
I have i think the same thing going on. Lound pop/clunk. Not always when turning..the weight just has to shift right sometimes not a lot. Backing up, turning into parking lots. Ect.
It didn't do that though when I first bought it
Old Jan 26, 2014 | 09:34 PM
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Is the trackbar bolt tight where it meets the axle?
Old Jan 26, 2014 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mjcxking

Yeah it doesn't move at all, but I still have a popping noise when I turn, I replaced the steering gear box, the bad u joint, greased the joints and I hear the popping in the front mainly the right side but I'm not sure what it could be
What I do is I put my finger on all possibilities. TRE's, heims, track bar bracket, pitman arm, ect. You should be able to "feel" the pop.(use a buddy to help you turn the wheel while your under there.
Old Jan 26, 2014 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
Is the trackbar bolt tight where it meets the axle?
I do need a new track bar it's loose, so is that the problem?
Old Jan 26, 2014 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by mjcxking
I do need a new track bar it's loose, so is that the problem?
Yeeeep. That thing is responsible for keeping the axle centered under the vehicle, of all of the front suspension it sees the most lateral stress. If you get someone to turn the wheel while you watch it you should be able to see it when it pops.

Are you lifted any?
Old Jan 26, 2014 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
Yeeeep. That thing is responsible for keeping the axle centered under the vehicle, of all of the front suspension it sees the most lateral stress. If you get someone to turn the wheel while you watch it you should be able to see it when it pops. Are you lifted any?
Yes three inches and yeah I heard about that getting thrown off balance by the lift, I just thought it was causing the death wobble and nothing else, well thanks for the help!
Old Jan 26, 2014 | 10:17 PM
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Oh it's definitely causing you problems lol. Do yourself a favor and don't get another stock TB, get one made for 3" of lift, it will last a lot longer.
Old Jan 26, 2014 | 10:43 PM
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Buy an Iron rock track bar. Then you will be set!
Old Jan 26, 2014 | 10:59 PM
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I replaced my dying alt. and upgraded to a larger one and I just replaced the serpentine belt. I finally have everything installed again however now it isn't firing up.

It starts to crank but then slowly dies out. It doesn't fire up. I'm going to read through a no start thread here shortly. But if anyone knows something I should run out and check real quick please let me know.



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