Steering column knocks when...

[Growler]

Steering column knocks when I come out of a turn, regardless of what speed. There isnt any problem going into the turn, its only when the steering unwinds. I am running all stock steering components on a stock 68 bronco. Anyone have an idea of what might be wrong, steering box, bearing, etc.?

I am 2 for 2 in the tech forum, thanks for everyones input so far.

[71BRONCO71]

Re: Steering column knocks when...

Get someone to turn the wheel back and forth and see what is loose.

Could be ball joints, tie rod ends, track bar, wheel bearings, pitman arm or the steering box.

[Growler]

Re: Steering column knocks when...

Alright, I will take a look to see what I notice. Thnx.

[earlybronco72]

Re: Steering column knocks when...

Also check the rag/tulip joint and the bearing at the end of the steering column.

[Broncrick]

Re: Steering column knocks when...

I'd say your column bearings need replacing, common on the upper esp..

[CityHick]

Re: Steering column knocks when...

I had a couple of odd noises in my steering earlier this summer, and the causes were different than anything listed here.

1. Sounded like rocks rolling around behind my steering wheel after the Coyote Lake trip. Cause: one of the 3 nuts that holds the Grant steering wheel adapter backed out and was rolling around loose behind the wheel.

2. Steering "stuck" at various points in the rotation and made a knock sound after my Rubicon trip. Cause: The boot on my steering stabilizer was getting caught on the bracket that holds it on to the drag link.