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Clicking in steering?

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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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Default Clicking in steering?

When I m going 20 - 30 mph and hit little bumps like city driving i hear this clicking noise i know my ball joints are going but i never heard this till just now is this something else i don know of anything anybody could think of other than jut ball joints? It's like a tin clapping sound very light sort of when i turn wheel a little bit.. Thanks for your help
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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Same problem!
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Willis19
Same problem!
Intermediate steering shaft? My 2011 jku did the same thing and was fixed under warranty.
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepboy8

Intermediate steering shaft? My 2011 jku did the same thing and was fixed under warranty.
Never heard of that ... How do u fix it ??
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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I had it too...thanks to a thread here I got dealer to fix...no issues going on 30K KMs

Do a search on 'clunking Steering' on thisd forum
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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I have it too
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 02:20 PM
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Yep, I've got it also! Only clicks when making a slow turn over little bumps....

I posted the same question a coupld of months ago... Still have the problem and was afraid to bring it into the dealer with all the mods... I'm sure they'd call it mod related but i havent tried yet...
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 02:21 PM
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If its like this:

2012 Wrangler Steering wheel click - YouTube

or:

JK Steering Wheel clicking - YouTube

You need to get your steering shaft replaced
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 02:26 PM
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Negative, mine is felt and not heard.
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by TreyJkOrlando
Negative, mine is felt and not heard.
Yea I can't hear mine either i can feel it but not hear it
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