I have been hearing some clanking noises every now and then so I decide to put the Jeep on the lift to see what was going on. Is there suppose to be this much play in the trac bar and stabilizer bar?(not sure if that the correct term for those bars).

Here are the videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNAjzmr0Ing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWeM458O7Vw

Are the joints going bad or is this normal? Thanks in advance.

 

My jeep does the same thing. Just had all tie rods/knuckles replaced and it still does it

 

It is normal, mine does the same thing. I believe if there is no "play" in the tie rod ends, they will essentially snap - and we all know that's bad.

 

Mine does the same...must be normal.

 

Jack up the front end, grab the tire at the 3 and 9 position give the tire a wiggle and look for play in the steering. It is normal for those parts to twist bit there should be no play from side to side..