Front suspension Jerk

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Jtobe81

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1981 Chevrolet
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While driving the truck will do this weird jerk in the suspension while making right gradual turns. It seems like something is shifting. Control arms? I replaced the inner and outer tie rods. Installed a aftermarket sway bar. The upper control arms are new the lowers are old with worn out bushings. Original gear box. The hub bearings seem to be in good condition no travel or movement.

I know this has to be an easy fix I can not find the problem. Next step would be to replace lower control arms and gearbox.

Any ideas appreciated!
 

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something like a axle boot that's lost its grease,... maybe a rubber part worn,.. or something installed upside down/ backwards.

may need a shop with a smart person that does alignments and is an actual know it all. (as seen it all).
 

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Sounds like a lower ball joint or control arm bushings. The inside wheel in a turn leans into the turn and if either is bad could cause this weird feeling in the stearing.
 

Jtobe81

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I suspect the control arm bushings, the ball joints seem good. What would be visual sign of bad?
 
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