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Really Bad Thud/Pop from Steering Rack Area
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Author:  Elt31987 [ Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Really Bad Thud/Pop from Steering Rack Area
So basically i have a ridiculously bad thud/ pop noise coming from near the driver side of the my Jeep. This at first only happened when i was stopped and it happened once in a while, but now it is happening at all speeds, stopped, you name it. I got underneath while someone turn the wheel back and forth and the popping noise is coming from above the engine skid plate like its the steering rack. If i place a hand on the outer tie rod while the wheel is being turned back and forth you can feel clicking kinda. If i place a hand on the UCA or Stabalizer link i feel nothing so its got to do with the steering rack/ Tie Rods. Also when at full lock, the steering growns Any ideas? :(
Author:  Elt31987 [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 5:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Really Bad Thud/Pop from Steering Rack Area
Does the power steering fluid need to be checked with the vehicle off or on?
Author:  Diggerfreek [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 5:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Really Bad Thud/Pop from Steering Rack Area
Te pump will always growl at full lock. sounds like the rack is taking a crap on you :|
Author:  Elt31987 [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 5:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Really Bad Thud/Pop from Steering Rack Area
I just hope they cover it if thats what it is because the steering gear alone is like 580.00.
Author:  Elt31987 [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 5:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Really Bad Thud/Pop from Steering Rack Area
Im assuming this could be due to the lift/245/75 tires?
Author:  Elt31987 [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 5:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Really Bad Thud/Pop from Steering Rack Area
When i checked the fluid after its been sitting over night without the vehicle running it looked very low but i dont have any leaks in my driveway i can notice
Author:  Diggerfreek [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 5:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Really Bad Thud/Pop from Steering Rack Area
you could try and top it off...... As far as warranty goes, I don't know what the dealer would do.........
Author:  Elt31987 [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Really Bad Thud/Pop from Steering Rack Area
Could this be caused by the lift and tires?
Author:  Diggerfreek [ Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Really Bad Thud/Pop from Steering Rack Area
*maybe*..... There are other here that run a way larger tire and have not had issues...........
Author:  Elt31987 [ Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Really Bad Thud/Pop from Steering Rack Area
Dealer says they found the problem. The Camber bolts were loose and they were sliding around. I had an alignment done like a month ago so looks like i will be going back to the alignment shop to find out why they werent tightened properly and to argue over the 106.00 the dealer charged me for 1 hour of labor. Anyway, which bolts are the camber bolts? The LCA bolts?
Author:  tjkj2002 [ Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Really Bad Thud/Pop from Steering Rack Area
Elt31987 wrote:
Anyway, which bolts are the camber bolts? The LCA bolts?

There "Cam Bolts",and yes they are the 2 bolts holding the LCA's on.They adjust both camber and caster.
Author:  Diggerfreek [ Sat Feb 20, 2010 2:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Really Bad Thud/Pop from Steering Rack Area
tjkj2002 wrote:
Elt31987 wrote:
Anyway, which bolts are the camber bolts? The LCA bolts?

There "Cam Bolts",and yes they are the 2 bolts holding the LCA's on.They adjust both camber and caster.



What he said :mrgreen:
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