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bigblock79 · 12-07-2007, 07:23 PM

i got a bang and a pop when i turn. it does it when i turn in driveways and make a left and right turns. it sound like it comeing right from the right front wheel. the upper and lower control bushing looks good and it got heated springs in it. could that do it thanks

**old Rusty C10** · 12-07-2007, 07:34 PM

i dont know if this could be the culprit or not but years back i had a truck where the spring would kinda move a bit and would make a loud noise like that..apparently there was some thin rubber piece that would sit between the control arm and spring or the spring and frame and that wore out which allowed the noise to occur...
If the spring itself looks good and the control arm bushings look good, then id say that is as good a guess as any
are you sure the motor mount is good and tight?or not broken?and the motor is not slamming down?

OJOE · 12-07-2007, 08:04 PM

check your ball joints and the u bolts that hold your lower a arms

77-383 Step · 12-07-2007, 08:12 PM

Is all of your linkage in good shape? I have had a worn out pittman arm pop.

xtreme80 · 12-07-2007, 10:00 PM

I'm gonna agree with Bob and say that you have a spring that isn't flexing right or that isn't seated properly. The springs can move inside the pockets, and I've seen this cause a pop just like you're talking about.

f.monroe · 12-08-2007, 11:57 PM

I had an 85 that started making that type of noise . I found a small rock had gotten down in the spring pocket of the lower control arm and was causing the spring to move around . Popped it out with a small pry bar . No more noise . Frank

68K20 x Drill · 12-09-2007, 12:19 AM

My friend had a Merceds that did that, mostly in fast sweeping corners.
during the suspension rebuild, I found a quite bent 12MM wrench lodged in the A arm where it would pluck the spring as a coil went by. Sounded like death, but there was no lasting effect on the car.

bigblock79 · 12-09-2007, 12:22 AM

the springs has been heated to lower it iam hoping that what it is

85X3 · 12-09-2007, 10:28 AM

Try dabbing some grease on your steering stops. (LCA and Knuckle)You will probably see some indication of contact.

12-07-2007, 07:23 PM	#1
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	a nose in the front end i got a bang and a pop when i turn. it does it when i turn in driveways and make a left and right turns. it sound like it comeing right from the right front wheel. the upper and lower control bushing looks good and it got heated springs in it. could that do it thanks __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11

12-07-2007, 07:34 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,299	Re: a nose in the front end i dont know if this could be the culprit or not but years back i had a truck where the spring would kinda move a bit and would make a loud noise like that..apparently there was some thin rubber piece that would sit between the control arm and spring or the spring and frame and that wore out which allowed the noise to occur... If the spring itself looks good and the control arm bushings look good, then id say that is as good a guess as any are you sure the motor mount is good and tight?or not broken?and the motor is not slamming down? __________________ 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!!

12-07-2007, 08:04 PM	#3
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: a nose in the front end check your ball joints and the u bolts that hold your lower a arms __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

12-07-2007, 08:12 PM	#4
77-383 Step Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 78	Re: a nose in the front end Is all of your linkage in good shape? I have had a worn out pittman arm pop.

12-07-2007, 10:00 PM	#5
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: a nose in the front end I'm gonna agree with Bob and say that you have a spring that isn't flexing right or that isn't seated properly. The springs can move inside the pockets, and I've seen this cause a pop just like you're talking about.

12-08-2007, 11:57 PM	#6
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: a nose in the front end I had an 85 that started making that type of noise . I found a small rock had gotten down in the spring pocket of the lower control arm and was causing the spring to move around . Popped it out with a small pry bar . No more noise . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

12-09-2007, 12:19 AM	#7
68K20 x Drill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freedom CA Posts: 488	Re: a nose in the front end My friend had a Merceds that did that, mostly in fast sweeping corners. during the suspension rebuild, I found a quite bent 12MM wrench lodged in the A arm where it would pluck the spring as a coil went by. Sounded like death, but there was no lasting effect on the car. __________________ 68 Chevrolet k20 Longbed 350 SM465/205, Dana 44, 14bolt, Power steering, Power Disk Brakes, 35" BFGs. 84 Chevrolet Suburban K20 6.2 Banks turbo TH400/NP208 Now with G80 68 GMC C20 Parts? Truck And a few cars

12-09-2007, 12:22 AM	#8
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	Re: a nose in the front end the springs has been heated to lower it iam hoping that what it is __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11

12-09-2007, 10:28 AM	#9
85X3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mid MI Posts: 67	Re: a nose in the front end Try dabbing some grease on your steering stops. (LCA and Knuckle)You will probably see some indication of contact.



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