QuillsXJ
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which part exactly of the leaf spring mount had rusted out?
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Popping noise coming from underneath foot
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QuillsXJ
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- California
After a few hours of tightening bolts on my Jeep I finally solved the popping issue...for now. It turned out that my steering box was loose at the frame. I would encourage everyone to check the 3 bolts for your steering box as the largest tires that I run are 33's and this was an issue for so long with only occasional wheeling trips. Adding to the popping noise was a loose trackbar bracket from my install a few weeks ago. My steering feels much more precise and responsive now with significantly less dead space. Thanks!
lazyxj
NAXJA Member #1310
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- Los Angeles
Are you presently using a steering box frame reinforcement like the C-Rok or JKS? With 33"s, you really need one to protect the frame from cracking
http://www.c-rok.com/sb.html
http://store.jksmfg.com/merchant2/m...Store_Code=JKS01&Category_Code=Steering_Brake
gcam
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- alberta, canada
A couple of possibilities, from my experience.
Trackbar noise will be transmitted through the floor and felt at your feet, as you describe. Check everything with your trackbar. I've installed one while the front suspension was drooped, and got this noise because the bar wasn't properly centered on installation. Re-installation with the vehicle on the ground and no more noise. A worn or loose bar (experience with both) will also cause this.
Sway bar bushings will also cause unibody noise.
Good luck.
Geoff
Trackbar noise will be transmitted through the floor and felt at your feet, as you describe. Check everything with your trackbar. I've installed one while the front suspension was drooped, and got this noise because the bar wasn't properly centered on installation. Re-installation with the vehicle on the ground and no more noise. A worn or loose bar (experience with both) will also cause this.
Sway bar bushings will also cause unibody noise.
Good luck.
Geoff
c0ncEpT
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- Shelby Twp. MI
I had the exact symptoms you were describing once. Poping noise while making right hand turns and even sometimes while making left hand turns.
My new double sheer tracbar bracket kept coming loose and sliding around on the frame. It seemed no matter how much I cranked on the bolts it would always end up coming loose and causing the bracket too move.
I threw 1 small bead of weld down one side of it and it doesn't make a sound anymore.
My new double sheer tracbar bracket kept coming loose and sliding around on the frame. It seemed no matter how much I cranked on the bolts it would always end up coming loose and causing the bracket too move.
I threw 1 small bead of weld down one side of it and it doesn't make a sound anymore.
dirtweazle
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- So Cal
Mine is the contact of the Rusty tierod (bigger than stock) on the JKS disco passanger side. Took a while to find but I can see evidence now.
