front popping noise

nzornes44 · Mar 14, 2012

ok so it started out being and occasional popping noise from my front end when i would reverse out or cut real sharp, but now its more often like hitting a speed bump or reversing or any tight turns, the popping is coming from the front possibly drivers side. I am thinking maybe front sway bar bushings? but honestly have no idea. i have kicked and shaken the front end and tires and it doesnt do anyhting? help please before somthing breaks and then i finally find it.

BlackedOutHemi · Mar 14, 2012

Is it a popping like something popping in and out of place or like a bubble bursting?

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nzornes44 · Mar 14, 2012

like if you took a hammer and knocked it agains the frame.

nzornes44 · Mar 14, 2012

oh by the way Ed, thanks to your truck my truck now has painted eyelids

BlackedOutHemi · Mar 14, 2012

Nice! Always love to inspire people. Haha. I like the look of the eye lids. Gives it a more menacing/Viper look.

So a popping in and out noise. Does it only happen when the front end sways, or if your going straight too?

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nzornes44 · Mar 14, 2012

ummm. thats a hard one if i crank the steering wheel and backing out slow it pops, the other day i went over a speed bump straight and it popped, ive also gone around a curve at low speed (25-35) and it popped.

BlackedOutHemi · Mar 14, 2012

Okay. So I'd say when the front end sways. I'd say, check the sway bar bushing first, those are easy, see of they're loose or if there is any rub marks are the area they're on.

Second. Check the coils. See if they're tight in place and set against the divot were they sit. And check the struts at the same time.

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nzornes44 · Mar 14, 2012

coils will get replaced this weekend i have a 2/4 drop im putting in this weekend, and for the sway bar i did notice almost like the dirt was rubbed off next to the bushings should those flex at all? and struts well ill have them out to put in my new coils anyways so ill give them a look.

BlackedOutHemi · Mar 14, 2012

Okay. Because I know Wendy's blew. And those were on an 08. An if the coils are being replaced then you're good. The sway bars shouldn't move. They're supposed to be rigid. Nothing should be rubbing.

It could be possible the sway bar, when put under force, it slipping and popping up quickly, making the noise you hear.

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nzornes44 · Mar 14, 2012

awesome thanks man. finally get this annoying sound fixed.

BlackedOutHemi · Mar 14, 2012

Yep! No problem. Hope it goes well. Maybe someone else will throw in a few comments either agreeing or giving other options.

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Bruce · May 23, 2012

2006 stock 2500 4X4quad 5.7diesel, have popping very bad when you turn steering to lock position either to the left or right, can not find the source of noise, what did you find, thanks Bruce ( changed the track bar bushings yesterday )

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