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General Forums => The Mess Hall => Topic started by: Mozman68 on March 05, 2007, 10:38:18 AM
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Okay...not really clicking (sorry...Christmas Vacation)....more like a deliberate "clunk" when turning....I can feel it in the steering column...can't tell if it's left or right side..maybe suspension related somehow??
I'm totally confused. Just started up one day.
Will turn a corner and it will clunk once...maybe again when I start to straighten out...something with thew wheels??
Anyone??
Thanks. :thumb:
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Could be a loose trackbar or wallowed out track bar mount. That's one pretty common problem that causes a clunk.
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Thanks...will check that out tonight...was checking out everything yesterday and then got involved in straightening my steering wheel out...fixed that and then went inside...never came out to check all of the bolts.
Trackbar will be checked tonight! :thumb:
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One rule that often saves time is to check the last thing you "fixed." It's happened to me a bunch of times.
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I had this exact same problem on a Jetta once. I can't tell you exactly what caused it, but I ended up getting a new front axle and front end alignment and it never did it again. :confused: Weird to hear the same thing on a Jeep.
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haha worn out bushing tie rod end,ball joint, get to work looking. this isnt a jetta boy, it has rear wheel drive, axle shafts dont go bad on jeeps they snap :lol:
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I know my tie-rods clunk when I turn slowly or hit a bump while in a turn. It has to do with the angle of my drag-link and the tie-rod and the draglink causes the tie-rod to roll forward or backward.
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I know my tie-rods clunk when I turn slowly or hit a bump while in a turn. It has to do with the angle of my drag-link and the tie-rod and the draglink causes the tie-rod to roll forward or backward.
That's probably what it is...just checked and everything is tight and can't seem to find anything protruding or obviously wrong. I guess I'll just live with it....what a shame if the axle was to snap off...I may just have to bite the bullet and put my new ones on... :thumbsup:
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try greasing them, sometimes grease fills the void and stops some sounds "SOMETIMES"
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Did you get this figured out yet?
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Did you get this figured out yet?
No....and it's starting to drive me crazy...it just doesn't happen on a regular basis, but does occur more often than not.
Getting warm here, so I'll wash it and crawl underneath for a closer look this weekend.....going to inspect the suspension and steering a little more closely...have someone turn the wheels while I'm under there.... :thumb:
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Good thinkin. When the V-dub did it, it did it most when it was sittin' still, and it would usually pop once when I turned to the left, and twice when I turned it full right. I'm rootin' for ya, cuz it drove me nuts too!
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Did you put a tire in the air? Move it top to bottom and side to side for play.
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Did you put a tire in the air? Move it top to bottom and side to side for play.
Yep...tried that (and the lug nuts) when I first noticed it a couple of weeks ago...guys in my club seem to think it is my axle joints...more then one guy posted that up and it is seeming to make more sense the more I drive it.....we'll see.
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Okay...had my buddy turn the wheel while I tried to find the popping....right in the steering box...not sure what it is, but I guess it'll need to be replaced. Thoughts??
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Is the box tight?
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Is the box tight?
hmmm....nah...I won't go there...
I don't know...tight where?? Mounting bolts?? I think the sound is coming from inside the box. I guess I really won't be able to check until tomorrow. I 've never even touched the thing...didn't look like it moved when I was checking for the sound...even put my hand on it to confirm that the popping was coming from the inside...I think... :confused:
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use stethoscope, and since u prob dont have one b/c i doubt many people do use a long screw driver and put it p to your ear.
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Cheap tool is a piece of 1/2" tubing , 3-4' long. Place one end near your ear and move the other end around engine bay to check for exhaust, intake & other strange sounds. Can help to isolate where the sound may be coming from.
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Cheap tool is a piece of 1/2" tubing , 3-4' long. Place one end near your ear and move the other end around engine bay to check for exhaust, intake & other strange sounds. Can help to isolate where the sound may be coming from.
You can use a long screwdriver or a wooden dowel, too.
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Mozman68, did you ever figure this out? I just started having the same problem with the TJ.
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I started having the same problem in my YJ; I noticed it after I installed the lift, so I always kind of thought it was the suspension, but it only clanks when in a turn and not when compressing (like if I hit a speed bump while going straight, it will not clank), and does not do it constantly (although I hear it more than a couple of times a day!). Let me know if you figure this one out (and I AM hoping it is not the steering box!).
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I started having the same problem in my YJ; I noticed it after I installed the lift, so I always kind of thought it was the suspension, but it only clanks when in a turn and not when compressing (like if I hit a speed bump while going straight, it will not clank), and does not do it constantly (although I hear it more than a couple of times a day!). Let me know if you figure this one out (and I AM hoping it is not the steering box!).
Check your Ubolts. Right after a lift it is common to have to tighten them a couple times. Had it happen to me after I replaced mine.
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This doesn't explain the trouble with my TJ. This weekend I'm going to pull it into the garage and check the suspension. Mine only does it when the vehicle is in motion while turning left or right.
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Holy old threads....yes...I did figure it out.
My transfer case was never truly out of 4WD even though the shifter was down and the light was off.
I simply pulled it into 4wd and slammed it down to make sure it wasn't grabbing anymore...it's not that it was really in 4wd...it was just sort of 1/2 way...trying to grab every once in a while.
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Hmmm, this could be my problem. I just started doing it today. Yesterday, I didn't hear it at all. However, We've got some pretty slick back roads here due to snow squalls. I had it in 4 yesterday a few times and it may be "stuck.'' I'll try what you did and see if it works.
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I started having the same problem in my YJ; I noticed it after I installed the lift, so I always kind of thought it was the suspension, but it only clanks when in a turn and not when compressing (like if I hit a speed bump while going straight, it will not clank), and does not do it constantly (although I hear it more than a couple of times a day!). Let me know if you figure this one out (and I AM hoping it is not the steering box!).
i had that clunk.. until i removed my tracbars... so if you sill have those in check if they are looses or the bushings are worn out.
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i had that clunk.. until i removed my tracbars... so if you sill have those in check if they are looses or the bushings are worn out.
I'm going to have to do that also. It's not the transfer case and it's coming from the rear end... I think.
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YJ's, especially those that are lifted, will make a clunk from the front end because of those stupid track bar extensions. They never stay tight. I got irritated with mine and remove the whole trackbar. Now I just live with the bumpsteer.
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Jeffy, so the side effect of taking out the track bar is bumpsteer? I am considering loosing my trackbar, but since my Jeep is a daily driver (no offroading in the year and change that I have had it), I am not sure if I will because I have not yet done research on what would be the worst case scenario of what to expect if I do remove it...