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Old 05-16-2006
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One problem after another

Ok so I replaced my upper control arms with the MOOGs and also my lower balljoints...all without a problem. I did however notice that my steering components are in need of replacement as well. (tie-rod ends?) Anywho now when I drive the truck and hit a pretty decent bump/dip I occasionlly here a pop/clank. Could this be those parts that I am 100% possitive need replacing making this noise? I figured since the balljoints were so bad off before that I never noticed that noise, or since I had to break that connection on the shackle that it just finished them off. What do ya think? I double checked every nut/bolt after driving and settling to make sure all was tight...


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sway bar links and/or sway bar bushings.....
 
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I was thinking possibly that because I went down an empty road and went crazy swerving the truck left to right and it never once popped...not at all and i mean it was to the point the tires were sqwallin from the driving.
 
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No body else here has any thoughts or experience to add to this? John? Anyone?
 
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my truck makes that same poping noise when going over bumps when the wheel is turned. It will not make the poping noise when swerving the truck side to side
 
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i've had all the same problems. I changed all my ball joints because i thought it was them. They where falling out but it wasn't them making the popping sound. I changed my swaybar links, NOPE. It turns out it's a popping noise coming out of my rack. I'm going to change it and the tie rods. When the truck is off and I turn the steering wheel I can hear it popping and clanking.
 
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