Problem developed after installing body lift

[InNeed]

A few weeks ago I put a 3" performance accessories body lift on my 93 explorer. Since then the steering has developed a "pop" in it when I turn. Every time I turn left or right I hear a distinct pop that comes from the firewall area. I thought that it might be the steering extender that came with the kit but for some reason I want to disguard that thought because it seems pretty stable and tight. Has anyone else had this problem?
Matt

 

[mdrut]

The 3" body is known for this, do a search..I'm sure you will come up with something, it has been talked about several times in the past..

 

[SplashMan]

E-mail 2001ExpSport(Matt). He got a steering link extention for the 3" lift we installed on a 97 Sport. His link is in my sig. Hope this helps. He has installed 3" lifts on a 01, 98 and 97. He also installed a 2" lift on a 99.

 

[2001ExpSport]

It's the steering knuckle at the bottom of the shaft. Take it out and grind it a bit to give more clearance for the knuckle to turn. You'll see where to grind when you take it off because there will be marks. A few guys have done that and it solved the problem.

Hope that helps.

 

[FMExplorer]

Matt,
the knuckle at the end of the shaft into the box? I have the same problem, but it hasn't hindered anything yet. Any probs you know of by leaving it alone?

Jon

 

[InNeed]

Matt,
Thanks for the advise. It doesn't sound like it will hurt anything else in the car with it doing that other than scratching the knuckle. I am going to try to get to it this weekend.
Thanks again
Matt

 

[2001ExpSport]

That would be the knuckle I was talking about FMExplorer.

 

[InNeed]

I haven't had a chance to fix mine yet but the sound seems to be going away. It started out as a tight spot in the steering and then it turned into the popping noise and now I think it has worn the metal away that Matt was talking about grinding away. The sound is almost completely gone.