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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 01:09 AM
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Here's my story. I peeled out one day and heard a loud popping sound from under my driver's side door. I peeled out again some months later and heard that loud *** sound again. I chilled on the peeling out, but then it starting to make that same popping sound when I drove over imperfections on the road. Popping sound is gone now, but now it makes an annoying squeeking sound when driving. Noise only comes from the rear wheel on the driver's side. Could it be the torque arm. I know it's suspension related, so does anyone have any ideas. Or what I should be looking for? Thanks guys
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 01:14 AM
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i had a loud banging sound under my car.. thought it was a u joint... turned out that the tq arm mount in front was completely loose and the top nut was gone.
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 01:26 AM
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mmm...interesting. how much did that cost you or did you do a "do it yourself fix"? Thanks for the input. Anyone have anymore possible suggestions?
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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mmm...interesting. how much did that cost you or did you do a "do it yourself fix"? Thanks for the input. Anyone have anymore possible suggestions?
First, lift the car up and check to see if you TA bushing is worn or torn...the parts (clam style bushings should be around $35 -$40 from the dealership - I don't think anyone else carries them...or you could buy the polyurethane bushing $15.

Its not a difficult install, just time consuming.
...hopes this helps.
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 06:42 PM
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case solved . it was the bushings. However, I still don't understand how they would make a loud popping sound
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