Klunk from front end when (sometimes) turning?

[Euston]

Hi guys, I've got a 2014 1500 Sierra 61k Miles.

 

I've got a 2" leveling kit on it and 1.5" wheel spacers with stock 20's and K02's. Recently I've been getting a klunk sound from what I think it feels like the steering column? It happens when I turn the steering wheel but not necessarily to full lock and it doesn't happen every time. Maybe 40-50% of the time.

 

I know the OEM Upper Control Arms are more stressed with a leveling kit but I thought 2" leveling kit wouldn't destroy them in within 1500Miles and I'm not going 4x4ing either! The control arms do not making any noise or vibration or DONK* when i tap the breaks at all. during all stages of driving they seem great! So I'm starting to think it's the linkage in the Steering Column?

 

Any thoughts

 

Cheers

[lucas287]

NBS trucks had steering shaft clunk issues so it's possible. But I don't think that's your problem. Put a floor jack under your LCA (under the lower strut bolts or thereabouts) and raise it up until you've got about an inch clearance between the tire and the floor. Insert crow bar and pry while looking for play at your lower ball joints. Mine were shot (stock ride height) at 90k miles. And I mean SHOT - like 4-5 mm's of play. 

[Euston]

Lucas287 Thank you for responding and your input. 

 

I'll have a look when I get a chance. Any tips on checking the steering column? 

 

Thanks 

[M1ck3y]

3 hours ago, Euston said:

Lucas287 Thank you for responding and your input. 

 

I'll have a look when I get a chance. Any tips on checking the steering column? 

 

Thanks 

 

Its that big black pipe sticking out of the fire wall, get a hand on it and give it a jerk 

 

If it was loose you would feel it all of the time.

Edited October 9, 2021 by M1ck3y

[Euston]

hahahaha gotcha!

[MichiganCCab]

I remember reading a post quite some time ago where someones truck was missing a mounting bolt for the steering rack.