A Clunk in the Steering System

[ExpeditionAndy]

I noticed that when I back my truck out of the garage and turn the wheel to the right just before I get to lock I hear/feel a clunk in the system. I'm not sure if it's a tie rod or a ball joint. Some times I hear/feel it when I turn the wheel back to the left but not always. I don't think its the steering universal because the wheel rotates pretty freely.

 

[Stoned06]

It could also be an end link. As the wheel turns, the sway bar will take some stress and rotate a bit. It's possible the end link is near or at it's end.

 

[ringding]

I have this as well, but I think it's the auto 4x4 kicking in on the front and making that sound.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

I have mine in 2WD, so that can't be it. It seems to happen when I'm making a tight turn left or right and it doesn't matter if I'm going backward or forward.