Russ, If you can feel it in the steering wheel I would have them look at
the intermediate steering shaft. That needs to be replace on mine. I think
the part is around $200 and labor was another $60-80. If you can't feel it
in the wheel it is probably the ball joints...(But, that might be felt in
the steering wheel also) You can check the shaft your self yourself by
pooping the hood and looking on the driverside where the shaft comes out of
the fire wall. It is one square tub inside another w/ a flange joint at each
end.. try to move it side to side to se if you can replicate the noise...
I've placed the steering wheel in different positions w/ the tilt, and it
seems to go away for a couple of days... but, I can't tell if it's the shaft
or something in the wheel it's self....
Hth, Hop.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Russ Borman" <xjruss@yahoo.com>
To: "Dakota Mailing List" <dakota-truck-digest@buffnet4.buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 1:35 PM
Subject: DML: popping/clunking noise
> Hey everyone,
>
> I took my truck in on Monday to have this noise
> looked at. It happens at low speeds while turning and
> sometimes I hear a single pop while braking. Anyways,
> first, one of the service managers calls me at work
> and says that there are some bolts missing from my
> "aftermarket" exhaust and that was causing the noise.
> So I was like whatever, and I go to pick up the truck.
> The paperwork, says that my front skiplate is loose
> and one bolt is missing from it. The bolt has been
> missing for the past 15,000 miles and I never heard
> the noise until recently. Oh, and also they said my
> "aftermarket" front shocks were loose.
> It seems like everytime I take my truck in, they
> scream "AFTERMARKET!!" and hand my truck back to me
> the same way it was when I left. I as so sick of this
> game.
> Anyways, sorry about the venting. Does anyone
> know what this noise might be?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Russ
> '99 CC SLT+ V8 4x4 auto
> Gibson Stainless Headers and Exhaust
> Rancho RS9000s, Amsoil Air Filter,
> Magnecore 8mm wires, Amsoil throughout
>
>
>
>
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