Originally Posted by Henn28

I've got similar symptoms in my steering. Although old, my tie rods seemed in good shape when I did my motor swap so I elected not to replace them at that time. I do have a very regular clunk that I feel and hear when I turn my steering wheel. It happens every 45 degrees, or so, going into a turn, but not when you unwind the wheel. It feels to me like it is in the steering column, up closer to the wheel, however I'm sure that it could simply be being transmitted up the column.

The steering wheel nut has been checked and is secure. I read the double joint can wear, and at 20 years old I wouldn't be surprised. Mine feels secure, and I retorqued the bolts holding the lower column in along with some loctite. There are several plastic bushings that are on the upper column and I'm sure would be a PITA to change, but I suspect one or both are failing. I wonder too if it could be struts? Mine need to be replaced and I have my eye on some L322 Range Rover spring conversion struts that I think would work well with my lift.