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Weird popping sounds up front

Fonzie14

NAXJA Forum User
Location
Pensacola FL
Well, with the smow this weekend in the northeast, i used my 4H for the first time since i upgraded my suspension. I noticed a lot of weird popping sounds up front when i was turning at slow to moderate speeds and when backing up. there is no apparent noise when in 2wd. I upgraded from a 3" to a RE 4.5" w/ Tom woods, and AA SYE, disconects, and am running 31s (no rubbing). Let me know if you have any ideas. thanks

-fonz
 
Check the front axle u-joints :D
 
I just did a trip yesterday and got a lot of popping noises up front too. I'm planning on pulling the front axle shafts and replacing/checking the joints, but I've already looked at them on the vehicle and didn't see anything abnormal. What will you usually notice while looking at it on the vehicle if a U-joint is busted? TIA.
 
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Most of the time you don't see it, watch for signs of rust. Replace them, they are cheap and if you get used to it you can change a u-joint in 30 minutes. :D
 
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