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Sampdaddy · 07-30-2003, 02:07 AM

I just put 1" Coil Spacers, Ball Joint Flip, 2" Suspension Lift, 3" Body Lift, and 33x12.50's on my 98 Trooper. Now i'm getting what sounds like a metal rod knocking when slightly turning (mostly left) at low speeds (15-35mph). I've gotten under and shook everything to find something loose...nothing. I tryed to visualize what might be knocking while slightly leaning right and slightly turning left...can't see it. If anyone has a clue as to what it might be, i'm all ears.

Independent4x · 07-30-2003, 04:51 AM

My guess would be that it pretty much sounds like worn ball joints.

probably an existing issue....just "brought to light" by your recent modifications.

start there.

OverThrottle · 07-31-2003, 08:24 AM

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Originally posted by TrooperRS
My guess would be that it pretty much sounds like worn ball joints.

probably an existing issue....just "brought to light" by your recent modifications.

start there.

I would check that and also check your CV shafts. They start to make a clicking noise, while turning, when they are wearing out. If there is a torn boot, this is almost a sure sign of a worn CV shaft, since they do not last long once they get water in them.

MountainGoat · 08-02-2003, 12:55 PM

Sampdaddy says "Thanx", at least now he has somewhere to look.

AirTrooper · 08-03-2003, 08:14 AM

The Trooper does not like having it's torsion bars cranked. < no vehicle would> This puts the front shafts at a terribly over extended angle and have probably damaged your CV or Birfield joints. They cannot and will not last if used.

Not to mention horrible A arm angles and camber extremely out of spec.

Only practical way to lift a trooper is to swap out that front axle. or body lift it.

07-30-2003, 02:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sampdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21591 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1	Strange Sound I just put 1" Coil Spacers, Ball Joint Flip, 2" Suspension Lift, 3" Body Lift, and 33x12.50's on my 98 Trooper. Now i'm getting what sounds like a metal rod knocking when slightly turning (mostly left) at low speeds (15-35mph). I've gotten under and shook everything to find something loose...nothing. I tryed to visualize what might be knocking while slightly leaning right and slightly turning left...can't see it. If anyone has a clue as to what it might be, i'm all ears.

07-30-2003, 04:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Independent4x technical expert Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8755 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 2,188	My guess would be that it pretty much sounds like worn ball joints. probably an existing issue....just "brought to light" by your recent modifications. start there. __________________ Matt, Owner: Independent4x www.independent4x.com 804-550-0480: 9am-6pm EST UFWDA Life Member - http://www.ufwda.org/ Full Service Fabrication Shop & Retail Store located in Richmond, Va. for all your OffRoad needs: featuring Sway-A-Way, WARN, ARB/OME, AEV, Advance Adapters, TeraFlex, Trailready, Currie, QA1, Beard Seats, Interco Tire, D.O.M. Tube to length, etc. - call or PM

08-03-2003, 08:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
AirTrooper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20564 Location: Denton Texas Posts: 152	The Trooper does not like having it's torsion bars cranked. < no vehicle would> This puts the front shafts at a terribly over extended angle and have probably damaged your CV or Birfield joints. They cannot and will not last if used. Not to mention horrible A arm angles and camber extremely out of spec. Only practical way to lift a trooper is to swap out that front axle. or body lift it. __________________ 86 Topless Turbo Diesel Trooper SAS SOA Custom Alum Dash, Cage, Dana 44 front, Detroit ezlocker, Zoo 12 bolt rear Lincoln Locker, cherokee springs, Alum radiator, 36" Super swampers, Stack & Snorkle, VDO gauges -- 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins Superchips, K&N, TST j-hook, transgo VDO gauges

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08-02-2003, 12:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
MountainGoat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21650 Location: Clovis, California Posts: 7	Sampdaddy says "Thanx", at least now he has somewhere to look.