Popping after lift

Hey guys..

Last week I installed Bilstien 5100s set at 2.1 up front along with mevotech UCAs. I installed them myself at a DIY shop, with staff doing the struts, and the washer going on the bottom of the shaft as it should. Alignment was done as well..I installed some used 275/65/20 MT Grapplers as well.

Intermittently...not 100% of the time, probably 50%, I hear a LOUD pop at full lock at slow speeds. If it does it while turning right, i can hear it on that side, and then full lock to the left and hear it on that side as well. I was able to recreate it about 5 turns in a row tonight...but then was unable to when I put a camera underneath it.

It did this before and after the new/used tires as well.

Any ideas? Could the UCA change or Bilstiens unmasked a pre-exsisting problem? I can't see any apparent issues from looking at the suspension.

I've thought of taking it to the dealership as I am as 35500k miles and requesting they make sure everything is tight and good up front.

Could be CV joints.

69GWC said:

Could be CV joints.

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Could they have been bad before and the new angle have made it apparent? Or could I have fubbed them during the install?

Look at the spindle 9think that what it's called) there is a notch on it the is like a steering stop when you turn full lock. After I did my Bilsteins, I've noticed every once in a while at full lock that little nub will contact the the A arm section and make a noise. There's a thread on here about it somewhere, I'll see if I can find it.

Just got done at dealer...lower control arm was loose..

I shouldn't have even unbolted that i don't think..

would the alignment guy have touched those?

Yes, the lower arms should have cam bolts in them which would be turned for the alignment.