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pop noise on front susp somewhere?

Discussion in 'New Members' started by qrsntx, Nov 7, 2012.

  1. Nov 7, 2012 at 6:53 PM
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    qrsntx

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    Halo lights, truxx 3" lift which is actually a 1.5" front spacer and 1/2" rear block, black grill, gear black jack wheels on 255/70/17 nitto Terra grappler.
    Just got a new truxx spacer lift and hearing a pop knuckle noise when driving down
    Certain roads side streets. But on new roads nothing smooth ride. Any ideas?
     
  2. Nov 7, 2012 at 7:34 PM
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    270wsm

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    Isit a loud pop?..or isit like a clicking noise
     
  3. Nov 7, 2012 at 8:52 PM
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    Dcpsychobilly

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    Driving only straight? Any difference if turning ?
     
  4. Nov 7, 2012 at 8:54 PM
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    Mine kinda does something like this to sometimes, when I reverse down my curb every morning at full lock.
     
  5. Nov 7, 2012 at 8:57 PM
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    Junya808

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    Mines does that to at full lock!!
     
  6. Nov 7, 2012 at 9:01 PM
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    dad32509

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    If its at full lock its probably the sway bar rubbing on the coil/strut/coilover
     
  7. Nov 7, 2012 at 9:04 PM
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    1TUFFTRD

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    What if you have no sway bar...:notsure:
     
  8. Nov 7, 2012 at 9:06 PM
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    Coil could be loose in the bucket? Shock is spinning? Turn it full lock and get someone under the truck to look
     
  9. Nov 7, 2012 at 10:44 PM
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    What size wheel/tire are you guys running? You could just be rubbing (cab mount or the inner fender well plastic)...

    Turn your truck on, roll the window down, and turn the wheel to full lock at both sides and try to identify it. You could also just look for any rubbing or impact marks.
     
  10. Nov 8, 2012 at 5:54 AM
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    qrsntx

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    The only way I can describe it is if you have been in a car with a bad strut - the poppy noise it makes on certain streets is what it sounds like.

    [​IMG]
     
  11. Nov 8, 2012 at 10:33 AM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    may be maxing out the front shocks w/ the spacer in there on parts of certain roads...ie pot holes, uneven pavement, etc.
     
  12. Nov 8, 2012 at 1:47 PM
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    skytower

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    Hitch and wiring, aux back-up light, rear strobe lights, radio and underseat sub.
    Check the bushings for the sway bar, and look for rubs elsewhere
    Also, consider the fact that with spacers, you max out the suspension's up travel before it hits the bump stop. Something has to give, which is usually the thin part of the strut. Save up for a spring lift!
     

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