Front axle and loud clunking

[Ducked]

New member here. Does anyone have issues with their axles moving when turning the steering wheel either direction? Dead spot in steering at any speed. Impossible to keep in your lane. Started making a loud popping noise when turning left or right. Video is from today not jacked up. Can't hear it right from outside but you can on the inside. Anyone have any insight to what may be going on

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[jac04]

There is a TSB for the steering box 'dead spot' issue. Also, there have been reports of loose castle nuts on the ball joints, causing clunking noises when turning.

Now, as far as the axle moving side to side when stationary and moving the steering wheel, it will do that a little just due to the flex in the rubber bushings of the track rod. However, you should double-check the torque on the track bar bolts to make sure they aren't loose. Also take a look at the track bar bushings while turning side to side to make sure they don't have excessive movement or play.

 

[Hootbro]

Just looking at your video, I can tell the front track bar attachment bolt is loose on the axle mount point causing the track bar to have excessive play.

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