Suspension clank? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Russell · 01-16-2004, 08:56 PM

Hey guys

Ever since I hauled that engine up and hit a nice big bump my truck has been clanking real hard up front from what sounds / feels like the right hand side. Think I broke a coil? Or is there anything else I should check?

**old Rusty C10** · 01-16-2004, 09:18 PM

well to check a coil just look at it other than that first ya jack up the front end and watch the components while ya wiggle the wheel back and forth then to check ball joints you stick a pipe or smething under the front of the wheel and try to get motion in there by bringing the wheel to and fro motion youll see if therye bad

Russell · 01-16-2004, 09:22 PM

Alright, I'll take a look at it tommorow. The truck only clanks when I hit a bump, and only does it sometimes (becoming a whole lot more often now) Not dependant on how big the bump is, sometimes just swaying in my lane will cause it...

**swervin ervin** · 01-16-2004, 10:16 PM

Might have broken a shock too.

TODDS 72 · 01-16-2004, 10:25 PM

yeah it sounds like a shock,but check everything on the front,check the tie rods and ball joints,your not man enough to hold it in the road at 60 with a tie rod coming off.....lol

Russell · 01-16-2004, 10:26 PM

She drives straight as an arrow

No problem with her fighting me around, unless I hit some slush, lol

bagged78 · 01-17-2004, 01:00 AM

Make sure that your coil is in the pocket...
Also check your upper a-arm bolts, and the lower arm u-bolts that hold the arm to the member....

Prerunner1982 · 01-17-2004, 01:28 AM

i second the broke shock... or even shock mounting bolt maybe loose...

Russell · 01-17-2004, 02:48 AM

You guys are real smart, lol, my front right shock has about half an inch of play in it in the center and a nice big crack in the back

Bad news, now I gotta fork up a bunch of $$$

Russell · 01-17-2004, 08:28 PM

Ok, picked up some shocks for 152 bucks (only two, ouch!) Any hints or tricks to installing em?

01-16-2004, 08:56 PM	#1
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Suspension clank? Hey guys Ever since I hauled that engine up and hit a nice big bump my truck has been clanking real hard up front from what sounds / feels like the right hand side. Think I broke a coil? Or is there anything else I should check? __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-16-2004, 09:18 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,281	well to check a coil just look at it other than that first ya jack up the front end and watch the components while ya wiggle the wheel back and forth then to check ball joints you stick a pipe or smething under the front of the wheel and try to get motion in there by bringing the wheel to and fro motion youll see if therye bad __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-16-2004, 09:22 PM	#3
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Alright, I'll take a look at it tommorow. The truck only clanks when I hit a bump, and only does it sometimes (becoming a whole lot more often now) Not dependant on how big the bump is, sometimes just swaying in my lane will cause it... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-16-2004, 10:16 PM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Might have broken a shock too. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

01-16-2004, 10:25 PM	#5
TODDS 72 Not the nightly winner Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CHARLEMONT MA.USA Posts: 763	yeah it sounds like a shock,but check everything on the front,check the tie rods and ball joints,your not man enough to hold it in the road at 60 with a tie rod coming off.....lol __________________ 72C10SWB BLUE 350/350 86K10LWB BLUE 5.7 700r4 7.5' fisher plow 93S10XCAB4X4 BLUE 4.3 4L60e 69gmc c10 v8 3 on the tree yellow 72k10 swb 350 3 on the tree green 86k15 swb5.0L 4spd brown

01-16-2004, 10:26 PM	#6
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	She drives straight as an arrow No problem with her fighting me around, unless I hit some slush, lol __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-17-2004, 01:00 AM	#7
bagged78 world class smart ass! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Clinton Utah Posts: 335	Make sure that your coil is in the pocket... Also check your upper a-arm bolts, and the lower arm u-bolts that hold the arm to the member.... __________________ Aric 75 2WD BLAZER (never ending project) -some day maybe- 02 2500HD CREW CAB 4X (daily drive) -8" lift 37s and 22s- ____ ____________________________

01-17-2004, 01:28 AM	#8
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	i second the broke shock... or even shock mounting bolt maybe loose... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

01-17-2004, 02:48 AM	#9
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	You guys are real smart, lol, my front right shock has about half an inch of play in it in the center and a nice big crack in the back Bad news, now I gotta fork up a bunch of $$$ __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-17-2004, 08:28 PM	#10
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Ok, picked up some shocks for 152 bucks (only two, ouch!) Any hints or tricks to installing em? __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.