Weird Noise
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Weird Noise
When I turn my wheel to the left my Rough Country control arm kind of jolts and makes a loud noise, anybody know what that can be? They are new and I don’t believe it is bad bushings already
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Sounds more like something is binding under load and then snapping back.
First thing I’d check — did you tighten the control arm bolts while the truck was still in the air (not sitting on its own weight)? If so, the bushings might be preloaded. Once it’s back on the ground and the geometry changes, that can cause that kind of “jolt” when you turn the wheel. I’d try loosening them and then re-torquing everything at normal ride height.
Also take a look at the ball joint angle. Rough Country UCAs can sit pretty close to the coil spring depending on your lift. If it only happens at or near full lock, check for any slight contact, and maybe look at the steering stops too — sometimes a bit of grease there helps.
Does it happen mostly at low speed/turning in place, or do you feel it while driving as well? If you can, have someone turn the wheel while you’re underneath (safely) and try to pinpoint exactly where it’s coming from — makes it a lot easier to track down.
First thing I’d check — did you tighten the control arm bolts while the truck was still in the air (not sitting on its own weight)? If so, the bushings might be preloaded. Once it’s back on the ground and the geometry changes, that can cause that kind of “jolt” when you turn the wheel. I’d try loosening them and then re-torquing everything at normal ride height.
Also take a look at the ball joint angle. Rough Country UCAs can sit pretty close to the coil spring depending on your lift. If it only happens at or near full lock, check for any slight contact, and maybe look at the steering stops too — sometimes a bit of grease there helps.
Does it happen mostly at low speed/turning in place, or do you feel it while driving as well? If you can, have someone turn the wheel while you’re underneath (safely) and try to pinpoint exactly where it’s coming from — makes it a lot easier to track down.
