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wldcat10 · 05-04-2010, 06:22 PM

Ok I need help to figure out why my '70 c10 makes a noise when I make a left turn. It sounds like the wheel rubs the wheel well, but it doesn't! I'm thinking it may be the steering? It only makes a noise when turning left, when I make right hand turns its perfect with no noises. Anybody think they know what the problem is? - Thanks!

Legolas894 · 05-04-2010, 07:45 PM

As that old doctor joke goes, "Then don't turn left"

JimKshortstep4x4 · 05-04-2010, 07:48 PM

Have you checked your power steering? Make sure that it is full.

Jim

jholley · 05-04-2010, 08:27 PM

Is it lowered with drop spindles? If so check the inside of your wheels and make sure your balancing weights are still there. You may need to do a little work on your lower control arms.

gonzo6869 · 05-04-2010, 08:59 PM

Would like to know what you find, mine has been doing that for a while. Its not lound at all, but like you said it sounds like the tire is rubbing, and mine is still stock(-1"or 2 of almost 40 yrs of sag)

hayhauler71 · 05-04-2010, 09:42 PM

Have you checked your wheel bearings to make sure they are adjusted properly

buisy71 · 05-04-2010, 10:48 PM

My 67 does the same thing,when i jacked it up i had just a wee little play in my upper a arm bushings on the pass. side.

trapper68gmc · 05-04-2010, 10:56 PM

I had the same noise on my 68 GMC. I read in the manual that if the bearings are worn, when you turn to the side that is worn, they load up and make noise. I changed them out and all the noise stopped. Good luck!

Camaro_nut2001 · 05-05-2010, 06:47 AM

Check your right side shock, my '69 started doing that and I found my right side shock was bad and had kinda cocked sideways a little but I have a 4"/3" drop with springs only. I replaced all the shocks with drop shocks and it cured my problem.

KMACD71 · 05-05-2010, 09:56 AM

When I first bought my truck it was making a rubbing noise when I turned left. It drove me crazing trying to figure it out. It turned out that my fan shroud was over a little too far to the right, causing the fan to hit the left side when making a turn. Look at your shroud for signs of rubbing. There was very little room for adjustment left to right but it moved enough.

wldcat10 · 05-05-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JimKshortstep4x4

Have you checked your power steering? Make sure that it is full.

Jim

My truck doesnt have power steering.

wldcat10 · 05-05-2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jholley

Is it lowered with drop spindles? If so check the inside of your wheels and make sure your balancing weights are still there. You may need to do a little work on your lower control arms.

My truck isn't dropped, its stock height.

wldcat10 · 05-05-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by trapper68gmc

I had the same noise on my 68 GMC. I read in the manual that if the bearings are worn, when you turn to the side that is worn, they load up and make noise. I changed them out and all the noise stopped. Good luck!

I need to check them, that may be the problem! Thanks!

wldcat10 · 05-05-2010, 11:28 AM

Thanks to everyone for thier input! I am going to see if they are the wheel bearings, to see if they are worn or just need proper adjusting. Hopefully thats what it is! Thanks again for all the help!

KrazyRay · 05-05-2010, 11:49 AM

I had the same problem 20 years ago. The mechanic said it was the fat driver putting all the pressure on the left side. It ended up being a tie rod or steering arm rubbing on the tire.

wldcat10 · 05-05-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by KrazyRay

I had the same problem 20 years ago. The mechanic said it was the fat driver putting all the pressure on the left side. It ended up being a tie rod or steering arm rubbing on the tire.

Hahaha

wldcat10 · 05-05-2010, 11:55 AM

Anybody have a service manual for a '70 pick up? For the last 2 months I've been trying to find mine but no luck! I think I just need to buy another one!

tdp67 · 05-05-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Legolas894

As that old doctor joke goes, "Then don't turn left"

And you could always just make three rights!

05-04-2010, 06:22 PM	#1
wldcat10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 157	'70 Makes noise when I turn left? Ok I need help to figure out why my '70 c10 makes a noise when I make a left turn. It sounds like the wheel rubs the wheel well, but it doesn't! I'm thinking it may be the steering? It only makes a noise when turning left, when I make right hand turns its perfect with no noises. Anybody think they know what the problem is? - Thanks!

05-04-2010, 07:45 PM	#2
Legolas894 Chemist under the hood... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Erie,ON, Canada Posts: 617	Re: '70 Makes noise when I turn left? As that old doctor joke goes, "Then don't turn left" __________________ Current fleet: 2013 GMC Sierra, 5.3L, 4x4 1988 GMC Sierra, 305, Auto 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 360 V8 1997 VW Cabrio, 2.0L 2017 Toyota Rav4, 2.5L Stuff I wish I still had: 2013 Toyota Matrix [RIP] 1967 GMC 910 Fleetside, 283 V8 [1st Love-SOLD] 1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4X4, 4.0 I-6 [SOLD} 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 5.7LV8 [SOLD] 1995 Chevrolet Astro AWD, 4.3L V6 (RIP) 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, 5.7L V8 [SOLD]

05-04-2010, 07:48 PM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: '70 Makes noise when I turn left? Have you checked your power steering? Make sure that it is full. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

05-04-2010, 08:27 PM	#4
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: '70 Makes noise when I turn left? Is it lowered with drop spindles? If so check the inside of your wheels and make sure your balancing weights are still there. You may need to do a little work on your lower control arms. __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S

05-04-2010, 08:59 PM	#5
gonzo6869 Cops, ha, catch me if you can! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Santa Barbara, CA. Posts: 271	Re: '70 Makes noise when I turn left? Would like to know what you find, mine has been doing that for a while. Its not lound at all, but like you said it sounds like the tire is rubbing, and mine is still stock(-1"or 2 of almost 40 yrs of sag) __________________ 72 C-10 Stepper 350/TH350 3.73 in the back Edelbrock intake and Carb Hooker Comp Headers 275/60R15 on Rallies

05-04-2010, 09:42 PM	#6
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: '70 Makes noise when I turn left? Have you checked your wheel bearings to make sure they are adjusted properly

05-04-2010, 10:48 PM	#7
buisy71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: benwood,wva Posts: 53	Re: '70 Makes noise when I turn left? My 67 does the same thing,when i jacked it up i had just a wee little play in my upper a arm bushings on the pass. side.

05-04-2010, 10:56 PM	#8
trapper68gmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 7	Re: '70 Makes noise when I turn left? I had the same noise on my 68 GMC. I read in the manual that if the bearings are worn, when you turn to the side that is worn, they load up and make noise. I changed them out and all the noise stopped. Good luck! Last edited by trapper68gmc; 05-04-2010 at 11:02 PM.

05-05-2010, 06:47 AM	#9
Camaro_nut2001 Chevy Lover Till The End. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mascot TN. Posts: 795	Re: '70 Makes noise when I turn left? Check your right side shock, my '69 started doing that and I found my right side shock was bad and had kinda cocked sideways a little but I have a 4"/3" drop with springs only. I replaced all the shocks with drop shocks and it cured my problem. __________________ 1969 Chevy SWB Big Block - Under the knife as of 12/26/2011 1989 Chevy Silverado, 4X4 - Daily Driver 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 - 4-Wheeler, Campin Truck 1968 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe - 327/350hp, TH400, all original. Members I've met: BamaBaxter, My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=500359

05-05-2010, 09:56 AM	#10
KMACD71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lethbridge,Alberta Posts: 532	Re: '70 Makes noise when I turn left? When I first bought my truck it was making a rubbing noise when I turned left. It drove me crazing trying to figure it out. It turned out that my fan shroud was over a little too far to the right, causing the fan to hit the left side when making a turn. Look at your shroud for signs of rubbing. There was very little room for adjustment left to right but it moved enough.

05-05-2010, 11:28 AM	#14
wldcat10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 157	Re: '70 Makes noise when I turn left? Thanks to everyone for thier input! I am going to see if they are the wheel bearings, to see if they are worn or just need proper adjusting. Hopefully thats what it is! Thanks again for all the help!

05-05-2010, 11:49 AM	#15
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: '70 Makes noise when I turn left? I had the same problem 20 years ago. The mechanic said it was the fat driver putting all the pressure on the left side. It ended up being a tie rod or steering arm rubbing on the tire.

05-05-2010, 11:55 AM	#17
wldcat10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 157	Re: '70 Makes noise when I turn left? Anybody have a service manual for a '70 pick up? For the last 2 months I've been trying to find mine but no luck! I think I just need to buy another one!



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