Front end popping on driver's side

GARYLDICKERSON

MEMBER
2002 TOYOTA PICKUP
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
16,000 MILES

My Toyota Tundra makes a popping noise in the front end on the driver's side once it warms up. On days that the temperature is in the low 70's or cooler, it feels tight and noise free but, once it becomes warmer it gradually starts making noise until it's nearly constant and it actually feels loose.

It almost sounds like it's coming from the front shock but, I've had some suggest it's in the steering.
I replaced the factory shocks on the front and rear a little more that a year ago with Bilsteins.

I need help! Love this site :-)

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MERLIN2021

MECHANIC
17,250 POSTS

This is from Toyota to Dealers and techs, involves replacing defective ball joint for noise, not self centering after a turn, and increased steering effort. Going over the TSB again I see it's a RECALL and work will be done FREE at Toyota! Check with a Dealer to see if your truck is covered by this recall.