steering question

[87k10]

I have a clicking noise when I turn my wheel both ways. I have a new steering gear box and have tightened all my ball joints but still have the noise. does anyone have any ideas on what it could be? Being a poor college student I can't pay someone else to work on my truck and I can't figure it out. Any input would be great.

 

[randy88k5]

check if you can isolate which side its comming from. I would suspect if its not a balljoint or cracked frame near the steering box, it would be in the springs. I would check for a broken centering pin or shackle bushing, or something of the like. My upper front shackle bushing is wrecked, and made a very similar noise. But all thats getting preplaced soon with aftermarket stuff.

Hope it gives you an idea where to look.

 

[87k10]

thanks I will check that out after work today.

 

[spincast375]

Did you do the work yourself?

What year Blazer do you have? How much did your spend on parts / labor? Did you replace the steering gearbox yourself? We also need to replace ours. And I am tempted to try it myself. What would you recommend?