Small problem after track bar install

[cowboybarber]

I installed a new track bar from Carquest yesterday and I also installed a new Black Diamond steering stabalizer on my 2000 3500 4x4. The problem is now when I turn the wheel all the way to the left and then start to turn it to the right there is a "pop". Do you guys have any ideas what the problem might be?

 

[csutton7]

something is not tight on the track bar or the bracket for the steering stabilizer is hitting something(track bar bolt)---turn steering wheel to left and then back and when you hear the pop--stop--get out and see if you can find the culprit(you've probably already done this)----good luckchris

 

[cowboybarber]

Your right I have tried that, but I cant see anything by myself. I'm going to my Dads tomorrow to see if he can help spot the problem. I have also check everything to make sure it was tightened and no problems there. Just thought someone might have had this show up before.

 

[LRamey]

I have the same problem, but mine started about 6 months ago. Then about a month ago it started pulling to the left. So I took it into the alinement shop and they said I needed a new track bar & tie rod end. So not sure what's up in your case except I found that the pop was when turning the tie rod end moved rapidly from one side to the other because of wear. I would get under the front & have someone turn the wheel and watch.

Keep us posted as to what you find. I'd like to know. I'm going to use the Luke link rebuild kit for mine.

Lonnie

 

[csutton7]

I figured you had-

so it's not the sterring stabilizer U-bolts or bracket hitting the lower track bar bolt as it goes by

-have you tried to turn the steering a little-then stop and check the track bar--then turn the steering wheel a little more and check the track bar---keep doing it until you turned fully both ways---



and you can jack the front end up and see if it happens then----chris

 

[cowboybarber]

like I said maybe I can give more info tomorrow. I will post as soon as I figure out the problem. It could be the steering stabalizer. I used the bolt from the factory unit when I put this one on. If I cant find it I may try putting the factory one back on. There was nothing wrong with it but I thought that since I had a new one I would put it on. But still if anyone can help let me know.

Thanks for the advice so far.

 

[Morphious]

I get the poping sound/feel when my trackbar is worn out. I have been through 6 of them with this truck. At about the same time I start developing play in the ball joint end of the trackbar. Have you checked to make sure that you got the ball joint tight?



Morph.