the steering isnt whats making the noise, its coming from somewhere underneath the cab. it doesn't really sound ping-y like metal to metal, but i haven't given up that option yet. the steering and axles are all fine, its the wieght transfer when everything leans towards the driver side during a right turn that makes it thud. looking under there today, i saw that the lower cab insulators aren't touching the cab support at all, and can spin freely. is that bad? i dont know if thats whats causing it, because they have been like that for years and this noise only started happening 2 weeks ago.
right turns = horrible thud
78 power wagon, 360-4, 727, 203
got hung up on a hill without my skid plate on (d'oh). checked underneath and everything looked fine, but now whenever i make a right turn, there is a hugh thud from underneath the truck (not continuous, just one big one), like someone pounded on the bottom with a sledge. it happens when i brake a litle bit and at the apex of the turn i turn the wheel a little harder, and then wham-o. it does it very lightly on left turns. motor mounts and trans/t-case mounts are fine, as i just had them replaced. any ideas
got hung up on a hill without my skid plate on (d'oh). checked underneath and everything looked fine, but now whenever i make a right turn, there is a hugh thud from underneath the truck (not continuous, just one big one), like someone pounded on the bottom with a sledge. it happens when i brake a litle bit and at the apex of the turn i turn the wheel a little harder, and then wham-o. it does it very lightly on left turns. motor mounts and trans/t-case mounts are fine, as i just had them replaced. any ideas
