hmmwv15

(85 4runner)
Only happens when I turn, I though it was the wheel bearings loose so I tightened them, still get the popping noise. btw, I just got back from a wheeling trip labor day weekend. I cleaned off/out the brakes real good fyi.
It's probably something stupid I over looked but I can't figure it out. Ideas?

breknraj

Is it the pop of dry steering stops at full lock, or something else?

hmmwv15

Something else.

hmmwv15

When I turn the wheel back and forth it pops several times like something is loose, I just don't know what.

hmmwv15

No Ideas?

PISTOL1000

mine too though it was the C/V joints

hmmwv15

I've got a solid axle, but thanks for the effort!

tc

Birf

Time for Longfields

hmmwv15

Dont tell me that...

I don't even have the money for a stock replacement.
I guess I shouldn't be driving it then huh?

4Crawler

iTrader: (3)

You could open up the side making the noise and pull out the birfield for a look. If it is cracked and binding up, just leave it out until you have the time/funds to replace it.

hmmwv15

Yeah, I've got to save up for tires for my daily driver first, then start saving for birfs. I might as well go ahead and rebuild the front axle while I'm at it, so another purchase is the knuckle rebuild kit.

4Crawler

iTrader: (3)

Might also be a worn out knuckle bearing that is making the noise.

hmmwv15

okay, I'll check that out too.

tc

No, just unlock the hubs!

hmmwv15

Hubs are unlocked already, but you shouldn't drive on it when it's popping like that should you? It can't be good for it!

eighty5yota

mines doin the same thing!! bump bump

tc

Well, if it's doing it with the hubs unlocked, either the hubs aren't REALLY unlocked, or its not the birfs.

hmmwv15

Must not be the brifs because my hubs are ALWAYS REALLY unlocked while driving on the street. What else could it be then, knuckle bearings?

tc

Just because the hubs are in "FREE" doesn't mean they are unlocked, and it's hard to check on a SFA

hmmwv15

oh, their unlocked. I do know that much.