Popping at low speeds
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Popping at low speeds
Okay for about a few weeks I have noticed it. Today it got worse. It's not a hard pop, but enough to catch my attention. It only happens at low speeds like 20 and below. It is also only on the drivers side. I figure it's probably ball joint going out on me, but figured I would throw it up here to see if anyone agrees or thinks its something else.
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push in and out on the top of the wheel while its in the air to check for ball joints/bearings, the same on the bottom of the tire to check ball joints/bearings, spin wheels for bearings listen for rough noises, push tire side to side and feel for play in the tie rods. You can also grab the sway bar and pull around on it feel for bushing play. also check the link kits that attatch the sway bar to the truck, if they are shot you will hear a clicking while your driving.
Most places will check your front end for free if you wanna head over to a mechanic also, if you dont know much about it.
Most places will check your front end for free if you wanna head over to a mechanic also, if you dont know much about it.
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I will have to go test the wheel after I eat, but I did pull it off and took a look. I noticed one of the bushings for the lower control arm is rotted. The ball joints "looked" 0kay, but I will still test it. Here is a pic I took with my phone showing the one I am talking about.
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push in and out on the top of the wheel while its in the air to check for ball joints/bearings, the same on the bottom of the tire to check ball joints/bearings, spin wheels for bearings listen for rough noises, push tire side to side and feel for play in the tie rods. You can also grab the sway bar and pull around on it feel for bushing play. also check the link kits that attatch the sway bar to the truck, if they are shot you will hear a clicking while your driving.
Most places will check your front end for free if you wanna head over to a mechanic also, if you dont know much about it.
Most places will check your front end for free if you wanna head over to a mechanic also, if you dont know much about it.
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