Popping noise at low speeds
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Popping noise at low speeds
I'm getting popping/binding noises at low speeds from the front of the vehicle (from best I can tell, only the front left), mainly when shifting the load; for example backing into a parking spot and turning. It is also present though when I am parked and turn the steering wheel lock to lock. From what I've gathered so far the most likely cause is a bad upper shock mount/isolator.. I had konis and stranos installed about 2 yrs ago and reused the stock mounts and isolators.. (I've seen the terrible pictures of the mounts and isolators due to rust.)
It sounds pretty bad is only getting worse; however the one thing I dont understand is that when its raining out, the noise is gone. I'm not sure if this is just cause whatever is binding/grinding is getting lubed from the rain? Any other ideas on what it could be before I take apart the shock/spring assembly?
It sounds pretty bad is only getting worse; however the one thing I dont understand is that when its raining out, the noise is gone. I'm not sure if this is just cause whatever is binding/grinding is getting lubed from the rain? Any other ideas on what it could be before I take apart the shock/spring assembly?
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Yeah I'm not sure the best way to describe it, but it sounds a little worse than a tapping. Granted it has gotten worse over time, so maybe a few weeks ago it was just a tapping noise.
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Thanks.. Ive been too busy with work lately to get around to this still, but I'll check this out this weekend hopefully. I did notice the other week the bushing did look worn, but I didnt have a chance to compare it to the passenger side to see if it was just my imagination.
I'm still open to any other suggestions like tie rods, etc.
I'm still open to any other suggestions like tie rods, etc.
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I was skeptical at first that that would fix the problem because it sounded terrible before, but (knock on wood) all the popping is gone. I love being able to pul in my garage now without cringing.
SO glad to have it gone! Thanks for the help! If you getting popping sounds like I described above, CHECK THE LOWER CONTROL ARM.