I was testing my handbrake today and climbing up and down a steep hill when I heard the dreaded clicking sound coming from the front of the truck.
It happens only when I climb the hill in reverse with the steering wheel on full lock to the right. Driving the same way on a flat surface results in no clicking. So, I guess the left outer CV joint is going bad but I can only feel the symptoms under heavy load now.
The question is how long before the things get really bad? I do moderate offroading just for fun on the weekends. The truck spends the rest of the time on paved roads.
Also, what's the worst thing that could happen? Apparently the joint could fall apart in extreme cases. Can it get stuck though? That'll really mess with my steering.
It happens only when I climb the hill in reverse with the steering wheel on full lock to the right. Driving the same way on a flat surface results in no clicking. So, I guess the left outer CV joint is going bad but I can only feel the symptoms under heavy load now.
The question is how long before the things get really bad? I do moderate offroading just for fun on the weekends. The truck spends the rest of the time on paved roads.
Also, what's the worst thing that could happen? Apparently the joint could fall apart in extreme cases. Can it get stuck though? That'll really mess with my steering.