[PeeWee]

My truck has been doing this for quite a while but I have been ignoring it lol When I turn my wheels as far as they will go either direction(usually in a parking lot or making a U-turn) I get this loud popping sound from whichever wheel is on the outside of the turn once I start moving. It was just happening every now and then when I would make a sharp turn, usually when that wheel hit a bump or a dip, but now it is doing it more, even on flat pavement. I haven't noticed any other affects, just the noise. It's probably nothing bad, but I am just curious. Anyone know what this is?

 

[frontyfan]

bad CVs maybe?

 

[PeeWee]

I am pretty sure my CV's are fine. I have been looking around on here and clubx and I think it might be the steering stops rubbing which are making the noise, I know they are worn down pretty bad. I am going to go check out my CV's right now and make sure the boots aren't cracked and everything looks right, though.

 

[Glacier08]

bad CVs maybe?

X2
Check your boots, make sure they are still sealed.
It does not sound like rubbing, if its just a loud pop sound, rubbing would be more consistant. Could possibly be a mud flap or something that just get bound up for a rotation, then "pops" back into place.

 

[PeeWee]

It seems to be a common problem over on clubx and they all say it is worn steering stops. The rubber cap on the steering stop bolt gets worn off over time and then the metal contacts metal at full lock, causing a popping or squeeking noise. This is what mine look like

When I get home Thursday night, I will rub some grease on there and see if the noise goes away. If it doesn't then the problem is somewhere else, hopefully not the CV's.

 

[08nismofrme]

My S10 did that and it was the ball Joints try that 2

 

[Bow]

PeeWee...

Mine did something similar to that a while back

I cured it by sliding under the front end and checking the tightness of the cross member bolts, and other suspension parts.

Some were actually a little loose.

Tightened them up, no more pop

 

[shakedownstreet]

sounds like the steering stops to me. nothing to worry about really

 

[TwoBills]

Dob a little grease on the steering stops.

 

[Frijolero]

any play in your tierods or CL?

 

[PeeWee]

PeeWee...

Mine did something similar to that a while back

I cured it by sliding under the front end and checking the tightness of the cross member bolts, and other suspension parts.

Some were actually a little loose.

Tightened them up, no more pop

I will check that out here in a little bit or tomorrow and see if that could be it, too. Thanks man.

any play in your tierods or CL?

I don't know, I will check that out too.

Dob a little grease on the steering stops.

If none of this stuff is loose, I will do that once I get home. I hope it is one of these easy problems and nothing expensive.

 

[grantypanties218]

peewee i think its your steering stops if the grease doesnt work try some silicone

 

[JEC_PA]

Steering stops is my bet....mine were worn....replaced them and no more noise !!

 

[PeeWee]

Steering stops is my bet....mine were worn....replaced them and no more noise !!

Did you replace them or just grease them? If you replaced them, where did you get the new ones? I think that would be a better solution than just temporarily greasing them.

 

[TwoBills]

Did you replace them or just grease them? If you replaced them, where did you get the new ones? I think that would be a better solution than just temporarily greasing them.

Grease will last over a year of street driving, Maybe 2. Dealer should have the stop covers.

 

[BigWood88]

my '95 hardbody did this from the day we got it at 20k miles to the day we let her go at 220k miles, apparently it was a fairly common issue in them, not sure the exact cause tho,nothing ever came of it/or broke.

 

[tylermonday]

Steering stops is my bet....mine were worn....replaced them and no more noise !!

My 2001 has been doing this for 1 year or so. I am anxious to see what the issue is. I plan on doing some maintenance to my truck over the Christmas break. Would like to add this to the list

 

[kahfamily1]

got the same thing turning hard, slow or fast once you turn it far enuf it makes a noise, otherwise fine. will stayed tuned to see how yours turns out.

 

[Q451990]

The nylon stop covers are available from Nissan.

CAP-STOPPER BOLT - Frontier (D22U) 1998-1999 2WD 4-CYL M/T & 4-CYL A/T, :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

I had this noise on my '97 Hardbody and replacing these fixed it... they were worn completely through. I think I've heard it on my '04 a couple of times and wish I had ordered these with my last parts order.

Heath

 

[shakedownstreet]

maybe i'll go put some grease on them or something. but both of my trucks have always done this with no detriment

i try to avoid cutting the wheel all the way when possible, but when i have to i have to

i could see it being more of an issue for 4 wheeling where tight maneuvers are more common