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Old 10-29-2010, 09:46 PM
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Just got done replacing all 4 ball joints to try and get rid of a popping noise I had in the front suspension. Now after I'm done, it isn't as bad, but still pops, does it whenever you turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, but not left, and when you hit a descent size bump, or tree root in my case, garage is behind house drive through yard to get to it. What can cause a popping noise in the front end?

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Old 10-30-2010, 10:29 AM
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Check your front stabilizer bushings and spring bushings.
Old 10-30-2010, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Keystring
Check your front stabilizer bushings and spring bushings.
Check the sway bar bushings and brackets and shock mounts.
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Could be many things.Check outer tie rods while someone turns the wheel back & forth.Also check suspension bushings while helper is turning steering wheel from lock to lock.Keep us posted
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Originally Posted by 94vettelover2
Could be many things.Check outer tie rods while someone turns the wheel back & forth.Also check suspension bushings while helper is turning steering wheel from lock to lock.Keep us posted
Did that yesterday, I can't find this pop anywhere. Thinking about unhooking front swaybar and taking a short drive through the yard to see if it does it, that is guarunteed to find a pop everytime. lol

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