mbauer2

I have a 05 F150 Lariat SCrew at 70,000 miles with 20" rims and 34" Goodyear Wrangler tires on it.

Initially, it had a squeaking noise coming from the front end. I had to get the upper and lower ball joints replaced on the and it was supposed to be aligned.

Seems the squeaking was fixed however when turning hard left it pops a few times and then pops when straightening from the turn. Does not have the problem when turning right.

The garage I got it fixed at says there is no problem. I am sure there is. Any thoughts?

GATORB8

Your truck should not pop when turning. Could be your steering shaft u-joint.

mbauer2

Could it be the sway bar end link? I crawled under the truck without jacking it up and it appeared to be SLIGHT play in the drivers side end link and none in the passenger side. Also, since it only makes the noise when turning in one direction i wonder if this might be it.

I hope it is something this simple.

fol4321

just had the same thing on my 06 screw up on35s it was my drivers side wheel bearing. squeked going straight and popped turning left.nothing turning right. also it made my speed sensor rub on the gear (i got a 2wd)

mbauer2

problem fixed....passenger side ball joint. Was popping in and out of place. wish they didn't have an aluminum control arm and steel ball joint. got a ball joint from a different manufacturer and it seated much better.

haven't had the problem yet.