[cleric]

Hey guys well i just did a 3" lift and now when i turn the wheel to the right its slow to turn and it makes a loud clunking noise For just a second.

Any idea what it could be and what the solution is?

Thanks

 

[DanB]

Check the track bar. The frame mount side tie rod end likes to go south really quick.

 

[GoingOffRoading]

Check the track bar. The frame mount side tie rod end likes to go south really quick.

x2

Have somebody sit in the heep and turn the wheel while you stare at everything underneath

 

[cleric]

but what should i look for?


Any one else?

 

[dmr47]

Clunk

Look for something with play in it or jumping like the track bar to body mount or the bushings in the track bar.


Dale
96 ZJ LTD 5.2

 

[cleric]

trackbar is brand new though....?

?

 

[GoingOffRoading]

is the bolt the right size?

 

[GoingOffRoading]

Is the bolt hole reamed at all?

 

[cleric]

OK well i had someone turn the wheel while i was under the jeep and figured out that there was a little play when the bolt attaches at the axle but i tighnened it up and there is still a problem. Its the spot where it is adjustable. It seems to be moving up and down there. Now the nut isnt really tight because i didnt have a wrench that was big enough but it seems tight enough. Would getting a huge wrench and Really honking down on that bolt help?

Why would i be moving up and down there. Any other ways i could fix this?

Thanks

Cleric

 

[GoingOffRoading]

Would getting a huge wrench and Really honking down on that bolt help?

uh yea... lol


This is on the trackbar? Stock or aftermarket?

 

[ATL ZJ]

Its the spot where it is adjustable.

Cleric

That means it's aftermarket. Don't drive around with that jam nut not tightened, please. Not only will having that nut loose not preload the threads properly, the wiggle may eventually wear down at them to where there is always a little slack in the connection. Once that happens, you're looking at nasty deathwobble and shopping for another new trackbar.

 

[cleric]

yep i borrowed the neighbors channel locks and got it all fixed.

Thanks for all that helped

Cleric