Popping/Looseness in Front End While Cruising

97CobraNow · June 12th, 2009, 01:24 AM

redline dexron III auto fluid ?

1rnkpny · June 12th, 2009, 01:24 AM

Auto or manual? We can resume this 2moroow. Later.

ReverendDexter · June 12th, 2009, 01:29 AM

Originally Posted by 1rnkpny

Auto or manual? We can resume this 2moroow. Later.

All Cobras are manual.

Check Redline's site, I'm pretty sure they have a specific recomendation for the T45, though I don't know what it is off the top of my head.

I'm sure Royal Purple has an appropriate ATF as well.

And for the uninitiated, yes, the T45 runs ATF.

1rnkpny · June 14th, 2009, 04:26 AM

Have you found anything yet 97COBRANOW?

97CobraNow · June 17th, 2009, 08:33 PM

I found an Eiback Kit that comes with shocks and struts thats made to go with the sportline springs. so im thinking about that... and i got Redlines recommendations for fluids. so you think that popping noise is most likely the struts? its so annoying... it just sounds like somethings loose or something.. what about ball joints ??

1rnkpny · June 17th, 2009, 09:52 PM

You wouldn't normally hear a ball joint noise on smoother roads. Besides you said you had the front end checked, correct? Do you have a longer screwdriver? 15" or so, or even a longer piece of steel kinda like threaded rod. Grab one of your buddies. Take the screwdriver or rod, hold it in your hand, place the other end of the screwdriver on the top of the strut shaft nut, place the end that is in your hand up against your ear and have your buddy jounce the front end up and down slightly like I mentioned before. Do you hear the popping sound through the rod (normally you should feel it too in the rod every so slight)?

1rnkpny · June 17th, 2009, 09:54 PM

I wish I lived close cause I would cruise down and diagnose it for you.

97CobraNow · June 18th, 2009, 01:40 AM

im going to try that tomorrow. good idea !.... yeah ive had two people ride in the car with me and they cant hear or feel the popping.. i guess you have to be driving to feel/hear it ?

97CobraNow · June 29th, 2009, 01:27 PM

new sway bar bushings going in tomorrow. hope this solves the problem.

1rnkpny · June 29th, 2009, 01:32 PM

Keep me posted.

'97'Cobra · June 29th, 2009, 08:08 PM

man everything yall are talking about is the same shit i have going on... i really dont want to invest in struts....

'97'Cobra · June 29th, 2009, 08:16 PM

repost

1rnkpny · June 29th, 2009, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by '97'Cobra

man everything yall are talking about is the same shit i have going on... i really dont want to invest in struts....

As was mentioned earlier in the thread, typically if the strut is slightly popping, it's not a big deal. Unless the strut has leaked right out or the popping is turning into a clunk (which would call for replacement) it's just really annoying and not an issue.

97CobraNow · July 7th, 2009, 04:52 AM

Sway bar mounting bushings were badly worn. im waiting on my new urethane bushings to see if this solves the problem. im also going to check the steering rack bushings. also read that it could be a motor mount ? anyone have any new ideas ? or new things i should check ?

1rnkpny · July 7th, 2009, 10:19 AM

That wouldn't cause a suspension clunk. Engine mounts normally make noise under load not cruising.

'97'Cobra · July 7th, 2009, 08:15 PM

ya its def. not motor mounts, take the sway bar off too see if thats it.

1rnkpny · July 12th, 2009, 12:25 PM

Soooooooo...........is the noise still there?

Update please.

97CobraNow · July 13th, 2009, 07:00 PM

I am getting new sway bar bushings, end link kit, and steering rack bushings. all polyurethane. we'll see what this does...

97CobraNow · July 13th, 2009, 07:00 PM

parts will be here today. hopefully i will have time to install them this evening its so damn hot here in cali.

1rnkpny · July 13th, 2009, 11:42 PM

Hot weather? What the heck is that? It has been a monsoon here since july. Starting to hate the rain!

June 12th, 2009, 01:24 AM	#82
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June 14th, 2009, 04:26 AM	#84
1rnkpny Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 MUSTANG Slower than a F-16 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,073	Have you found anything yet 97COBRANOW? __________________ MUSIC BREAKS THE SILENCE

June 17th, 2009, 09:52 PM	#86
1rnkpny Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 MUSTANG Slower than a F-16 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,073	You wouldn't normally hear a ball joint noise on smoother roads. Besides you said you had the front end checked, correct? Do you have a longer screwdriver? 15" or so, or even a longer piece of steel kinda like threaded rod. Grab one of your buddies. Take the screwdriver or rod, hold it in your hand, place the other end of the screwdriver on the top of the strut shaft nut, place the end that is in your hand up against your ear and have your buddy jounce the front end up and down slightly like I mentioned before. Do you hear the popping sound through the rod (normally you should feel it too in the rod every so slight)? __________________ MUSIC BREAKS THE SILENCE

June 17th, 2009, 09:54 PM	#87
1rnkpny Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 MUSTANG Slower than a F-16 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,073	I wish I lived close cause I would cruise down and diagnose it for you. __________________ MUSIC BREAKS THE SILENCE

June 29th, 2009, 01:32 PM	#90
1rnkpny Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 MUSTANG Slower than a F-16 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,073	Keep me posted. __________________ MUSIC BREAKS THE SILENCE

June 12th, 2009, 01:24 AM	#81
97CobraNow Regular Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 84	redline dexron III auto fluid ?

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June 17th, 2009, 08:33 PM	#85
97CobraNow Regular Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 84	I found an Eiback Kit that comes with shocks and struts thats made to go with the sportline springs. so im thinking about that... and i got Redlines recommendations for fluids. so you think that popping noise is most likely the struts? its so annoying... it just sounds like somethings loose or something.. what about ball joints ??

June 18th, 2009, 01:40 AM	#88
97CobraNow Regular Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 84	im going to try that tomorrow. good idea !.... yeah ive had two people ride in the car with me and they cant hear or feel the popping.. i guess you have to be driving to feel/hear it ?

June 29th, 2009, 01:27 PM	#89
97CobraNow Regular Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 84	new sway bar bushings going in tomorrow. hope this solves the problem.

July 7th, 2009, 04:52 AM	#94
97CobraNow Regular Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 84	Sway bar mounting bushings were badly worn. im waiting on my new urethane bushings to see if this solves the problem. im also going to check the steering rack bushings. also read that it could be a motor mount ? anyone have any new ideas ? or new things i should check ?

July 7th, 2009, 10:19 AM	#95
1rnkpny Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 MUSTANG Slower than a F-16 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,073	That wouldn't cause a suspension clunk. Engine mounts normally make noise under load not cruising. __________________ MUSIC BREAKS THE SILENCE

July 12th, 2009, 12:25 PM	#97
1rnkpny Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 MUSTANG Slower than a F-16 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,073	Soooooooo...........is the noise still there? Update please. __________________ MUSIC BREAKS THE SILENCE

July 13th, 2009, 07:00 PM	#98
97CobraNow Regular Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 84	I am getting new sway bar bushings, end link kit, and steering rack bushings. all polyurethane. we'll see what this does...

July 13th, 2009, 11:42 PM	#100
1rnkpny Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 MUSTANG Slower than a F-16 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,073	Hot weather? What the heck is that? It has been a monsoon here since july. Starting to hate the rain! __________________ MUSIC BREAKS THE SILENCE

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