Pop in my steering

[iLmn8er]

Hello everyone. I have an intermittent issue where my steering will make an audible pop that sounds like something is binding. I can feel it through the floorboards as well. Oddly enough it tends to do it after breaking like pulling into a parking lot and I turn to back into the spot. Its early into the turn and only pops once. If im parked I can turn my truck nonstop in both directions and all works as it should.

2021 TB
33" tires and a leveling kit is the only upgrades done to the truck.

Appreciate any insight

 

[PistolsFiring]

Is it just a noise, or felt in the steering? Might check this thread, OP mentions it sounds up front but actually was coming from the rear:

Metallic "click" sound coming from the rear end area

So my 2021 Chevy Silverado LT Trail boss 4x4 that has 22,000 miles has developed this random clicking sound that has progressively been getting worse over the last 3,000 miles. I had it at the dealer twice and they haven’t been able to figure it out. So I’ve placed my GoPro in different...

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[iLmn8er]

Is it just a noise, or felt in the steering? Might check this thread, OP mentions it sounds up front but actually was coming from the rear:

Metallic "click" sound coming from the rear end area

So my 2021 Chevy Silverado LT Trail boss 4x4 that has 22,000 miles has developed this random clicking sound that has progressively been getting worse over the last 3,000 miles. I had it at the dealer twice and they haven’t been able to figure it out. So I’ve placed my GoPro in different...

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Read the thread and watched the video. That unfortunately isnt the same sound I have. And yes, I can feel it in the steeringand floorboard. Its definitely more of a "clunk" or pop. Thank you for sharing though. Sincerely appreciate it

 

[iLmn8er]

Video of the noise

 

[Keller]

Does it do it with wheels turned one way or both?

Do you have stock tires, offset, and lift?

Are your tires catching something in the wheel well?

Have someone else recreate the noise while you SAFELY walk alongside the truck.

 

[mrcolieman]

Check your upper ball joints!!! If you leveled the truck and didn't upgrade the upper control arms, the upper ball joints have a tendency to fail catastrophically. As above have someone walk along side and at walking speed steer/hit the brakes forward and backward. If the tire/wheel moves in the wheel well forward or backwards you have a problem. If it's not the ball joints check the tie rod ends and then put a torque wrench on every bolt and nut in the front suspension and tighten all to spec.