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Old 08-13-2015 | 02:44 PM
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I've done some research on this issue, but still need some help.

At a stop or near stop, when I turn the steering wheel lock to lock, I hear a th-thump. It's not a pop or a thump, it's a th-thump (kind of like a heart beat). From steering wheel centered to left or right lock, there are a total of two th-thumps. No difference in feel on left or right turn. Previous threads have pointed to the U joints or linkage arms.

Any thoughts on this being the U joints, linkage arms, or some other issue?
Old 08-13-2015 | 03:35 PM
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I'm going to go with loose or wallowed track bar bolt/hole/mount.....I have heard a loose track bar bolt make a snapping sound to a pop, and a dull thud as well.....hope you find out what it is and get it quieted down.
Old 08-13-2015 | 03:37 PM
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Definitely check those trac bar bolts and get them to 125 ft lbs
Old 08-13-2015 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Grimmjpr
I'm going to go with loose or wallowed track bar bolt/hole/mount.....I have heard a loose track bar bolt make a snapping sound to a pop, and a dull thud as well.....hope you find out what it is and get it quieted down.
Thanks. I'll take a look.
Old 08-13-2015 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by headrock
Definitely check those trac bar bolts and get them to 125 ft lbs
I'll check torque and report back.
Old 08-14-2015 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by mountainbikeguy
I'll check torque and report back.
Torque wrench set at 120. Bolts are tight. What else could it be?
Old 08-14-2015 | 12:25 PM
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It's probably your intermediate shaft. Some grease in the boot should fix your issue



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