Why do my truck make a very loud popping noise when turning to the left or the right

Tiny
TINA156
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
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When turning a corner I here a loud popping noise then when putting the car in reverse it makes a very loud ping noise
Saturday, October 15th, 2011 AT 11:42 PM

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Tiny
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Time for an inspection at a tire and alignment shop. They'll start by looking at the ball joints. If you have a 4wd model, front outer universal joints can cause a popping noise too. You can identify that by putting it in 4wd, turning, and driving forward. If the steering wheel gets forced back to center as the wheels turn, one of the universal joints is binding.
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Saturday, October 15th, 2011 AT 11:55 PM

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