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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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My truck has been popping in the front end for a couple months now and I can't figure out what it is. It only does it when turning or going through a dip in the road. I thought it was the luks link loose or low on grease, but I checked both, it's good. It's really driving me crazy that I can't find it!

Anyone else had this problem?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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Ball Joints??
 
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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sounds like worn ball joints to me.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 12:04 AM
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2 guys say ball joints at the exact same time! Looks like I better check and replace ball joints then!

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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 12:17 AM
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good luck that is a pain in the to replace them
 
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 04:21 AM
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I can only imagine! Prolly gonna have to dust off the ole BFH to do it I bet!
 
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 04:24 AM
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and a BAC (Big *** can) of PB Blaster or that kroil stuff
 
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 05:19 AM
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Mine did the exact same thing. Ball Joints!! Good luck.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 06:16 AM
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check yer U-joints............

if you aint replaced em yet then its time.............get the solid non greasable ones, the hollow greasables will be weak and break

check out yer track bar it could be bad too
 
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 07:57 AM
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I'd check the axle u-joints.
 
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