Steering linkage clunk.

[BrianSanDiego]

Did a search but not too much luck... and I'm not sure about my terminology.

The tierod, between the steering arms, rotates when steering causing a clunk. Could this be anything other than worn tie rod ends? Could it be something in the linkage mis-aligned, or bent? Or is it time to order TRE's?

TIA!
Brian.

 

[amaurer]

Did a search but not too much luck... and I'm not sure about my terminology.

The tierod, between the steering arms, rotates when steering causing a clunk. Could this be anything other than worn tie rod ends? Could it be something in the linkage mis-aligned, or bent? Or is it time to order TRE's?

TIA!
Brian.

Did a search huh? But missed this?:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/231948-tie-relay-rod-clunking.html

New TREs and or straightening any bends in your tie and relay rods will fix it.

 

[FF LC FREAK]

There was also this thread not too long ago:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/249271-tie-rod-klunk-solved.html

 

[FJROSS]

As per the links that others posted. Loosen up your tie rod end clamps and make sure if you were to look down from one end that the threaded shafts of the shafts are in the same position, then tighten.

Dave

 

[BrianSanDiego]

Did a search huh? But missed this?:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/231948-tie-relay-rod-clunking.html

Uh, yea.
Searched "clunk, klunk, noise" for a good 30 minutes. Not "clunking".

Anyway, appreciate the help guys.
B.