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05-08-2011, 07:06 PM

adub12valve

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popping noise

If I turn sharp either way my front end will make a popping noise. What could this be?

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05-08-2011, 08:19 PM

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front axle u joints bad

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05-08-2011, 08:21 PM

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I replaced both of them last summer though, would they go that fast?

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05-09-2011, 09:23 PM

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i have the same issue it started this week when i turn right its like binding up or popping... im thinking u joints but all my bushings are in need of replace ment so im gunna do it all and see if it stops. write back if u figure out its something else.

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05-09-2011, 09:29 PM

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one pop? if so try the track bar bushings, if it's a series of pops then u-joints would be my guess.

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05-11-2011, 02:20 PM

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It sounds like U joints to me. Stick something in there and see if there is any play in the joint. I havet seen them go that fast, but anything is possible.

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