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71-longbed · 06-25-2006, 10:15 PM

seems to be coming from the front ..... kinda a "low growly farty rub" noise

dont notice it while cruising in a straight line ...

im thinking it might be tierods or balljoints .. does this sound about right ... whats the best way to check both these areas??

thanks

clif1968 · 06-25-2006, 10:24 PM

You might check your wheel bearings.

byrd · 06-25-2006, 10:55 PM

is it a consistant pace? possible loose lugnuts/wheel???

71-longbed · 06-25-2006, 11:25 PM

it comes and goes while the turn is being made

Americanrider · 06-26-2006, 11:05 AM

Take it in to Les Schawbs or Midas, ask them to check & advise. Ask them to show you exactly what they see wrong and explain in detail why it makes that noise. When they give you a quote for the fix just tell them your broke until payday. Then go buy the parts yourself and fix it. A free professional diagnosis.

Steelawork'n · 06-26-2006, 04:06 PM

Could be a worn power steering pump.

ChevyCrazy67 · 06-26-2006, 10:25 PM

I've had the lug nut problem before. Its sorta like a mix between a grind and a squeak,jack it up just clear and have somebody hold the brake while you try to roll it front and back, it won't move much mostly you'll just feel it. While its up if you wanna check the ball joints get your buddy to slip something under the tire and lift up and down on the tire while you watch the joints. If they're worn bad you can see it easy enough. If I had to guess though I would first check the power steering pump if it only does it while turning. Then check for a bad wheel bearings.

matthufham · 06-26-2006, 10:26 PM

as you turn the wheel? if so, add power steering fluid.

Steelawork'n · 06-27-2006, 01:06 AM

Never could hear bad wheel bearings. The best way to check them is to fell your hubs after a short drive. If they are hot, they are bad. If had them go out on a few different vehicles and never heard it coming.

71-longbed · 07-21-2006, 07:54 PM

finally got around to doing something about it .. ran to schwab and both guys there said it sounded like it was definetly coming from the rear end of the truck ...... hope its not my 2 year old eaton posi

Steelawork'n · 08-19-2006, 05:10 PM

So, was that the problem? Mine (similar sound to yours) seems to be getting worse. I'm thinking it to be ps pump going out.

ThatOneBlue67 · 08-20-2006, 03:30 AM

One way to check is just turning while at stand still. This is when the pump is working at it;s hardest, becasue the truck (not moving) does not assist in turning. Understand? It's harder to turn the wheel at standstill. Anyway, if it makes noise then (try turning slowly and listen for noises). I know mine makes the rub noise and that's just the PWR steering pump. Mine is a junkyard part, no naturally it is worn down.

In this case, really the only thing you can do is get another pump or check the fluid level.

crusher311 · 08-20-2006, 06:54 AM

first thing i would check is the ubolts holding the lower control i had the same problem and could not find it untill i ws pulling in to my dads house to use his tools and the lower control arm rear ubolt came out i was a l bolt after that. i checked the rest and thay were all loose i removed and cleand them thay were loose enuff to move around and it would groan as thay would move it is kind a an ohhhh crap moment when your front end drops down on one side hehehe other then that i dont know most of the time thay pop when loose but mine groaned so try there

Steelawork'n · 08-20-2006, 04:22 PM

Last night I coasted with the truck in neutral...no sound. But, as soon as I applied power again, there it was. So at idle, no noise...powered up....big noise. To me it sounds like sheetmetal vibration...but a loose bolt somewhere may sound the same.

06-25-2006, 10:15 PM	#1
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	strange noise while turning seems to be coming from the front ..... kinda a "low growly farty rub" noise dont notice it while cruising in a straight line ... im thinking it might be tierods or balljoints .. does this sound about right ... whats the best way to check both these areas?? thanks __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

06-25-2006, 10:24 PM	#2
clif1968 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eufaula, OK Posts: 103	Re: strange noise while turning You might check your wheel bearings. __________________ Clif '68 C/10 LWB, 327, TH400, 12 bolt

06-25-2006, 11:25 PM	#4
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Re: strange noise while turning it comes and goes while the turn is being made __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

06-26-2006, 11:05 AM	#5
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: strange noise while turning Take it in to Les Schawbs or Midas, ask them to check & advise. Ask them to show you exactly what they see wrong and explain in detail why it makes that noise. When they give you a quote for the fix just tell them your broke until payday. Then go buy the parts yourself and fix it. A free professional diagnosis.

06-26-2006, 04:06 PM	#6
Steelawork'n Just hang'n around Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camano Island WA Posts: 248	Re: strange noise while turning Could be a worn power steering pump. __________________ Driving a '68 Chevy C20 and a '93 Astro Van. Lots and lots of mileage that I deduct each year.

06-26-2006, 10:25 PM	#7
ChevyCrazy67 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dothan Alabama Posts: 2,604	Re: strange noise while turning I've had the lug nut problem before. Its sorta like a mix between a grind and a squeak,jack it up just clear and have somebody hold the brake while you try to roll it front and back, it won't move much mostly you'll just feel it. While its up if you wanna check the ball joints get your buddy to slip something under the tire and lift up and down on the tire while you watch the joints. If they're worn bad you can see it easy enough. If I had to guess though I would first check the power steering pump if it only does it while turning. Then check for a bad wheel bearings. __________________ Kevin 1967 C-10 swb fleetside 1968 C-10 stepside 1999 Z71- sons dd 1999 2wd silverado-my dd 2003 Tahoe- wifes dd

06-26-2006, 10:26 PM	#8
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: strange noise while turning as you turn the wheel? if so, add power steering fluid.

06-27-2006, 01:06 AM	#9
Steelawork'n Just hang'n around Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camano Island WA Posts: 248	Re: strange noise while turning Never could hear bad wheel bearings. The best way to check them is to fell your hubs after a short drive. If they are hot, they are bad. If had them go out on a few different vehicles and never heard it coming. __________________ Driving a '68 Chevy C20 and a '93 Astro Van. Lots and lots of mileage that I deduct each year.

07-21-2006, 07:54 PM	#10
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Re: strange noise while turning finally got around to doing something about it .. ran to schwab and both guys there said it sounded like it was definetly coming from the rear end of the truck ...... hope its not my 2 year old eaton posi __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

08-19-2006, 05:10 PM	#11
Steelawork'n Just hang'n around Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camano Island WA Posts: 248	Re: strange noise while turning So, was that the problem? Mine (similar sound to yours) seems to be getting worse. I'm thinking it to be ps pump going out. __________________ Driving a '68 Chevy C20 and a '93 Astro Van. Lots and lots of mileage that I deduct each year.

08-20-2006, 03:30 AM	#12
ThatOneBlue67 I survived Dead Man's Curve. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Nine-Five-687 Posts: 389	Re: strange noise while turning One way to check is just turning while at stand still. This is when the pump is working at it;s hardest, becasue the truck (not moving) does not assist in turning. Understand? It's harder to turn the wheel at standstill. Anyway, if it makes noise then (try turning slowly and listen for noises). I know mine makes the rub noise and that's just the PWR steering pump. Mine is a junkyard part, no naturally it is worn down. In this case, really the only thing you can do is get another pump or check the fluid level. __________________ "The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of it's people." "The Hurricane" 1967 Chevrolet C10 350 Eight Cylinder, 700R4 BowtieOverdrive *Cherry Bomb...* Disturbing the Peace Since 1968. Last edited by ThatOneBlue67; 08-20-2006 at 03:31 AM. Reason: Forgot something...

08-20-2006, 06:54 AM	#13
crusher311 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: kenai alaska Posts: 25	Re: strange noise while turning first thing i would check is the ubolts holding the lower control i had the same problem and could not find it untill i ws pulling in to my dads house to use his tools and the lower control arm rear ubolt came out i was a l bolt after that. i checked the rest and thay were all loose i removed and cleand them thay were loose enuff to move around and it would groan as thay would move it is kind a an ohhhh crap moment when your front end drops down on one side hehehe other then that i dont know most of the time thay pop when loose but mine groaned so try there

08-20-2006, 04:22 PM	#14
Steelawork'n Just hang'n around Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camano Island WA Posts: 248	Re: strange noise while turning Last night I coasted with the truck in neutral...no sound. But, as soon as I applied power again, there it was. So at idle, no noise...powered up....big noise. To me it sounds like sheetmetal vibration...but a loose bolt somewhere may sound the same. __________________ Driving a '68 Chevy C20 and a '93 Astro Van. Lots and lots of mileage that I deduct each year. Last edited by Steelawork'n; 08-20-2006 at 04:22 PM.



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