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Old 03-21-2011, 11:43 AM
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Ok I get this feeling/sound in the left front that makes me think my wheel is going to coming off some times, not sure what it is. It's got a 4.5 in lift and I've got all new tie rod ends, Upper/Lower Ball joints, Hub/bearings and axle u-joints. I'm all out of ideas???


Oh yeah track bar is tight and frame mount is tight.

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My trac bar makes a horrible noise because the heim joint is shot.
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What shocks are you running?

Is the steering loose? Is that what your feeling?
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Im in the same boat...but mine just makes a loud "pop" at slow speeds. I was told Bar Pin Eliminators might would fix it but i have not got around to ordering any.
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What shocks are you running?

Is the steering loose? Is that what your feeling?
RS9000 I feel it in the left front of the floorboard what would be loose that would casue that. It's really only at low speeds.
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UCA bushing?
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Nope changed the uc and lc bushings on both sides 2 weeks ago
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I had the exact same symptoms. Finally one day when backing into the garage I noticed I could recreate the noise/thump by turning the shell at a certain point. Had my dad turn the wheel while I looked underneath and noticed my track bar was moving 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch at the frame joint. I had previously checked it several times and thought it was ok. New track bar and mount fixed it.
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