Click, Klank, Pop!... not rice krispies

[Mac-MerC]

At slow speeds and tight turning radius (ie; fast food drive through) i hear a clicking noise while the wheel is turned fully to the left or right.... and sometimes a clunk noise..... the steering is still smooth before and afterwards its just while turning it makes the noises.
Just trying to get an idea of what it is before i take it to the stealership and they tell me I need a whole new front end for like $2k

[jwibbity]

my mom had this on her 2000 GM, same problem your having, no affect on driveablity but loud clanking noises, the ford dealer replaced her ball joints in the front and it was fine,.........hope this helps

[DOOM]

Sounds like ball joints.

I had that happen on my 01 Vic!

[screamn]

+1 on ball joints.

How many miles on your suspension components?

[Mac-MerC]

+1 on ball joints.

How many miles on your suspension components?
110k... I've had the car since 26K.. havent done anything suspension wise to it. I appreciate you guys input

[PonyUP]

110k... I've had the car since 26K.. havent done anything suspension wise to it. I appreciate you guys input

Take it out to Marty Mac, he won't rip you off and they do good work


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[J.bo]

Mine just started popping today when I turn all the way to the right. So is this the upper ball join everyone speaking of or the bottom?

[RF Overlord]

Generally the lower ball joint goes first, but it *could* be either.

It's easy to check...jack up the wheel by the lower control arm (NOT the frame). When it's off the ground by an inch or so, put a pry-bar under the tire and pull up. If there's any play or clunking, the lower ball joint is bad.