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    I have the same sound and 23,000 miles. Just assumed it was a normal noise from the front end.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Knappster View Post
    I have the same sound and 23,000 miles. Just assumed it was a normal noise from the front end.
    Dang dude 23k.. do you ever drive that thing? Mint! Well done
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    Quote Originally Posted by BonesWK View Post
    Dang dude 23k.. do you ever drive that thing? Mint! Well done
    50% of those miles are off-road or driving to off-road events
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    glad To see I'm not the only one. I was thinking ball joints on tie rods.
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    My balljoints and tierods are in good shape. I'm guessing joint/bushing in steering column or steering rack bushings. The increased tierod angles make the steering rack work harder to turn the tires so there are higher side loads and there's also a "new" vertical force acting on the rack as well. I haven't checked yet to see if we have serviceable bushings.... I need someone to turn my wheel so I can troubleshoot...

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    Is the rack one of the covered components in the powertrain warranty?
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    I don't think so..... but don't quote me on that.

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