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Shimmy and Clicks

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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 12:19 PM
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Ok so I installed a Teraflex 2.5" Budget Boost and the install went fine. Went to get some 35" tires installed and they went to raise the car and the front left shock blew out (wierd. Don't know what happened). So I ordered a pair of Bilstein 5100's for the front and installed them. I will eventually get some for the rear. That's just some background.

So with the Budget Boost and 35's I notice I have a shimmy in the steering wheel when I'm turning. It's suddle, but you could feel it. Also, when I go over very small bumps at lower speeds, there is a clicking sound in the front and back when I go over it. I have a feeling it's the trackbar since I had to unbolt that during the installation. So I would just like to see what you guys think the cause of these two problems are. I'm going to retorque the bolts on the trackbar front and back and see if that helps. I'll be following up. Thanks.
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 07:37 PM
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Any advice please?
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 12:12 AM
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Clicking is usually a bad u-joint or maybe even a Cv (driveshaft)

Grab a tire and rock back in forth, feel the u-joint caps for separation/play. There's also a u-joint on the front driveshaft. Look for grease splatter around the CV's.

Somebody turning the wheel while you inspect the front end will reveal movement in the track bar or any part of the front end.
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