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ramz · 01-30-2012, 08:13 PM

I'm getting this soft popping noise from the front end when I turn right. I recently tighten up everything in the front but it has come back. This has stumped me for the couple weeks and cannot figure out what it is.

Any thoughts.

Thanks in advance!

cfan10 · 01-30-2012, 09:12 PM

maybe, tie-rods

motornut · 01-30-2012, 09:14 PM

4X4 or 4X2....year ,type etc ?

ramz · 01-30-2012, 10:00 PM

4x2

**old Rusty C10** · 01-30-2012, 10:02 PM

does it happen while braking and turnign right? check the caliper and its mounts check the wheel bearings

ramz · 01-30-2012, 10:06 PM

Not while braking but while turning... i can jerk the steering wheel to the right and hear it...
The wheels dont seem to have play in them...it doesnt sway to either side while driving

Axle · 01-30-2012, 10:10 PM

Full lock? If so, your probably hitting the steering stop, put a finger of grease on it.

Alex.

billybobjimmyjoejack · 01-30-2012, 11:22 PM

You might check all of your grease-able joints I have had what seems to be the same problem as you, all it took was a little grease. If the joints are worn out no amount of grease will help, so you will have to replace them.

cableguy0 · 01-30-2012, 11:29 PM

Jack up the front of the truck. Put jackstands under the outer ends of the control arms under the ball joint. Set the truck down on the stands. Now grab the tire and 12 and 6 oclock. Push it back and forth. Another set of eyes to watch for what has play is very helpful. If you feel play up and down its likely a ball joint. Grab the wheel at 9 and 3 oclock and move it back and forth. It will clunk or have a bit of slop. This movement can come from either the idler arm,tie rods or the steering box. A loose wheel bearing will have movement in all directions. If you dont put the jackstands under the control arms before you shake the front end the coil springs will put tension on the ball joints and you wont be able to feel any play.

ramz · 02-01-2012, 02:40 PM

Was sitting the truck today and noticed something. When I had my foot on the brake it would make the noise. When I had my foot off it didnt. Keep in mind this is when I'm parked. It runs make the noise when driving and turning right or left.
Stumped....

stroker87 · 02-01-2012, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramz

Was sitting the truck today and noticed something. When I had my foot on the brake it would make the noise. When I had my foot off it didnt. Keep in mind this is when I'm parked. It runs make the noise when driving and turning right or left.
Stumped....

if its making the noise while your park with your foot on the brake i would check the calipers and pads and go from there, sit by the wheels and have some one push the brake peddle see if you can track it down better

Hulk Will Smash · 02-01-2012, 07:03 PM

Mine was making a popping noise and ultimately the rear pivot point of the right lower control arm failed completely. I'd look for cracks in the arms as well just to be safe...
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stroker87 · 02-01-2012, 07:08 PM

now that I think about it my 87 after I lowered it some how the aliment shims fell out and the upper A arm got loose and was making a "clink" sound when ever I was backing up

Hulk Will Smash, good call!

Hulk Will Smash · 02-01-2012, 07:58 PM

Mine started with a pop, then grew to a clunk and finished with a very loud scrapeing sound!
Posted via Mobile Device

ramz · 02-02-2012, 10:10 AM

Another funny story to this... no noise this morning... go figure!

01-30-2012, 08:13 PM	#1
ramz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 205	Popping Noise when turning right I'm getting this soft popping noise from the front end when I turn right. I recently tighten up everything in the front but it has come back. This has stumped me for the couple weeks and cannot figure out what it is. Any thoughts. Thanks in advance!

01-30-2012, 09:12 PM	#2
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 984	Re: Popping Noise when turning right maybe, tie-rods

01-30-2012, 09:14 PM	#3
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Popping Noise when turning right 4X4 or 4X2....year ,type etc ? __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

01-30-2012, 10:00 PM	#4
ramz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 205	Re: Popping Noise when turning right 4x2

01-30-2012, 10:02 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,299	Re: Popping Noise when turning right does it happen while braking and turnign right? check the caliper and its mounts check the wheel bearings __________________ 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!!

01-30-2012, 10:06 PM	#6
ramz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 205	Re: Popping Noise when turning right Not while braking but while turning... i can jerk the steering wheel to the right and hear it... The wheels dont seem to have play in them...it doesnt sway to either side while driving

01-30-2012, 10:10 PM	#7
Axle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SW Ontario Posts: 1,204	Re: Popping Noise when turning right Full lock? If so, your probably hitting the steering stop, put a finger of grease on it. Alex.

01-30-2012, 11:22 PM	#8
billybobjimmyjoejack Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 15	Re: Popping Noise when turning right You might check all of your grease-able joints I have had what seems to be the same problem as you, all it took was a little grease. If the joints are worn out no amount of grease will help, so you will have to replace them.

01-30-2012, 11:29 PM	#9
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: Popping Noise when turning right Jack up the front of the truck. Put jackstands under the outer ends of the control arms under the ball joint. Set the truck down on the stands. Now grab the tire and 12 and 6 oclock. Push it back and forth. Another set of eyes to watch for what has play is very helpful. If you feel play up and down its likely a ball joint. Grab the wheel at 9 and 3 oclock and move it back and forth. It will clunk or have a bit of slop. This movement can come from either the idler arm,tie rods or the steering box. A loose wheel bearing will have movement in all directions. If you dont put the jackstands under the control arms before you shake the front end the coil springs will put tension on the ball joints and you wont be able to feel any play. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

02-01-2012, 02:40 PM	#10
ramz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 205	Re: Popping Noise when turning right Was sitting the truck today and noticed something. When I had my foot on the brake it would make the noise. When I had my foot off it didnt. Keep in mind this is when I'm parked. It runs make the noise when driving and turning right or left. Stumped....

02-01-2012, 07:03 PM	#12
Hulk Will Smash Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 492	Re: Popping Noise when turning right Mine was making a popping noise and ultimately the rear pivot point of the right lower control arm failed completely. I'd look for cracks in the arms as well just to be safe... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '87 R30 Crew Cab Dually It's 11 PM, do you know where your IAC pintle is?

02-01-2012, 07:08 PM	#13
stroker87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 321	Re: Popping Noise when turning right now that I think about it my 87 after I lowered it some how the aliment shims fell out and the upper A arm got loose and was making a "clink" sound when ever I was backing up Hulk Will Smash, good call!

02-01-2012, 07:58 PM	#14
Hulk Will Smash Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 492	Re: Popping Noise when turning right Mine started with a pop, then grew to a clunk and finished with a very loud scrapeing sound! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '87 R30 Crew Cab Dually It's 11 PM, do you know where your IAC pintle is?

02-02-2012, 10:10 AM	#15
ramz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 205	Re: Popping Noise when turning right Another funny story to this... no noise this morning... go figure!



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