I still definitely have discomfort and popping in mine if I go too deep as well. I’ve been meaning to order some sleeves for knees to give a little extra support. Have you tried any extra support for your knees yet?I had both of my meniscus repaired before I was 18. It was a good 6-8 weeks before I could start lifting again and now at 19 I still have to deadlift from right at knee level or my knees pop and crack really bad.