steering box popping

[jb8376]

My steering box was leaking pretty good so I ordered a rebuild kit form west Texas offroad and gave it a try myself. I did a lot of research and went to it. Now that it is installed I hear a popping when I turn it to the right. It's about half way from center to far right and only in that spot. I had someone turn the wheel while I checked everything but it sounds and feels like its coming from the box. Anyone have any ideas? I spent a lot of time on that box to make sure it as right. I appreciate any help or suggestions. Thanks

 

[jasonmark1993]

I look at the frame for cracking. Do you feel it in the wheel?

 

[jb8376]

I can feel it in the wheel a little. I've had my wife turn the wheel while I looked and felt all the components and it feels like it is in the box. I don't see the box moving . I guess I can take the box back off and take a closer look for cracks. Also I have disconnected the drag link at the pitman arm and turned the wheel and the pop is gone. I'll keep looking.

 

[jasonmark1993]

Well its possible its downstream from the box, or that having no load on the box is making the pop go away. Might need a stethoscope to isolate it.

Does the turning resistance feel tighter or looser now after the rebuild.

 

[jb8376]

It feels about the same maybe a little tighter.