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Old Nov 7, 2014 | 05:33 PM
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popping and clicking

Greetings everyone. I have lurked around here for some time learning and searching for info about my truck. Just recently it has started to pop and click on the passenger side front end. Is there an easy way to tell if it's the ball joints or something else causing it. I only notice it during slow speed bumps(like 20mph or less). I'll keep searching, but any info from y'all would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and have a great day.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2014 | 06:03 PM
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2 possibilities come to mind - sway bar end link bushings or CV joint.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2014 | 09:27 PM
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Ok. Is there a way to check those out without removing the wheel. It's going to be about a week before I can get somewhere I can actually work on it is the reason I ask
 
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Old Nov 8, 2014 | 10:25 PM
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The sway bar bushing are simple to check. Just crawl under it and look at them. The sway bar end links generally just snap and its obvious there junk! When I checked mine I found them both busted.
 
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