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(steering problem) Autox tmw need help

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Old May 19, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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(steering problem) Autox tmw need help

ok well I decided to take my car for a hard drive before I autox it tmw. In longer sweepers when I am turning left its doing this thing where it makes a pop and cuts in a little harder then when I straighten out it pops again. I can feel somehting give, but after inspecting the cars suspension notice nothing. Please help
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Old May 19, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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I'm not sure I can help, but how old are your steering components (tie rods, pitman and idler arm)? Do you have power steering?
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Old May 19, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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Yes the car had power steering he took it off. When you got there tomorrow jack up the front end so i can look at some stuff to see if i can help.
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Old May 20, 2007 | 05:46 AM
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How old are your ball joints? If one of those are moving around enough to feel it (which they can do) then you'd better address it quickly...
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Old May 20, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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Im prety sure its a ball joint
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