(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?

 

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

 

Something else.

 

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

 

No Ideas?

 

mine too though it was the C/V joints

 

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

 

Birf

Time for Longfields

 

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?

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

okay, I'll check that out too.

 

No, just unlock the hubs!

 

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!

 

mines doin the same thing!! bump bump

 

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

 

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?

 

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

 

oh, their unlocked. I do know that much.