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I hear a BANG when i turn my steering wheel

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Old 05-07-2011, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by nkijkuit
You also might look at the angle of your steering stabilizer sits relative to the tie rod. I had this issue as well and when you turn the steering wheel, the tie rod is pushed forward by the steering stabilizer (rotation in the joints causing a clunk. Changing the angle at which the s.s. is mounted on the tie rod changes the angle and forward / backward rotation is reduced. This is specially relevant if did relocate the track bar / steering stabilizer mounting point.
How do I know if I have the steering wheel stabilizer at re right angle?
Old 05-07-2011, 07:25 AM
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Have your significant other sit in the jeep start it up and cycle the steering fully to the left and right. Look for noticeable movement on steering components. Sometimes even quick tight turns while you watch will show the culprit. Good luck
Old 05-07-2011, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Bingbola

How do I know if I have the steering wheel stabilizer at re right angle?
Do like my previous post said and you will be able to see if it hits anywhere.
Old 05-07-2011, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Bingbola

What do u feel I should then do? How would I go about fixing it?
If it is walloed out you can weld a washer to the bracket.
Old 05-07-2011, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by wildandwillin
Have your significant other sit in the jeep start it up and cycle the steering fully to the left and right. Look for noticeable movement on steering components. Sometimes even quick tight turns while you watch will show the culprit. Good luck
Lol that is excactly what I did and that is when it seemed to come from the trac bar
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Originally Posted by Bingbola

Lol that is excactly what I did and that is when it seemed to come from the trac bar
Well pull it off and see if its wallowed out. Check the bushing as well. I will look back in a little bit. Iam at work. Lol
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Originally Posted by wildandwillin

Well pull it off and see if its wallowed out. Check the bushing as well. I will look back in a little bit. Iam at work. Lol

I am at shift at the fire department but my girlfriend picked up my jeep and took it to a shop and they said my track bar was loose. They tightened it up and now r test driving it. I will let u know whats up
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Originally Posted by Bingbola

I am at shift at the fire department but my girlfriend picked up my jeep and took it to a shop and they said my track bar was loose. They tightened it up and now r test driving it. I will let u know whats up
Well if you tightened before I would be weary of it loosening again. Check your holes.
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Originally Posted by wildandwillin

Well if you tightened before I would be weary of it loosening again. Check your holes.
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