Popping noise

weems · August 30th, 2006, 10:48 AM

When im driving down a road at low speeds it seems like there is a popping noise in my front end..... im thinking its something to do with the suspension... does anybody know what this could be?

cali 5.0 · August 31st, 2006, 12:44 PM

you might want to check the control arm bushings, what you do is you pull on them, they shouldnt give more than 1/4 inch play

97CobraNow · June 18th, 2009, 09:50 PM

does it sound like a random popping like somethings lose in the front suspension ? do you notice it more on smooth roads? do you feel it through the floor or gas pedal with your foot ?

Seabee · June 18th, 2009, 09:56 PM

this is a 3 year old thread...holy mother of god

White Thunder · June 18th, 2009, 10:01 PM

how did he find this

97CobraNow · June 18th, 2009, 10:07 PM

well this sucks. f'n 3 years old. this guy sounded like he had the same problem i have...

White Thunder · June 18th, 2009, 10:16 PM

lol good times

Traidmarx · June 18th, 2009, 10:19 PM

well hey lucky for you i'im sure he's fixed it by now.

97CobraNow · June 18th, 2009, 10:20 PM

true that

flattusmaximus78 · June 18th, 2009, 10:43 PM

he's still a curren't member. Just pm him.

Notcho · June 19th, 2009, 05:06 AM

Besides the obvious loose rattling crap in the engine compartment, check your control arm bushings, sway bar bushings, and balljoints.

You can check the balljoints by jacking the front up, grabbing each tire at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock and push/pull. If you have slack there (make sure it isn't the control arm bushings) your balljoints are worn. There is only 1 balljoint per front wheel, on the control arm. Sometimes bad balljoints will pop when you back up and or turn at low speeds.

1FastFox · June 19th, 2009, 02:15 PM

Check to make sure your isolators arent rotting out from around the spring...

97CobraNow · June 24th, 2009, 09:20 PM

Thanks guys. I think it is the Sway Bar Bushings. I checked them out and they were all cracked and had gaps around the bar. im sure this is the culprit...

August 30th, 2006, 10:48 AM	#1
weems Tech Exchange Head Honcho 2003 SVT Cobra 11.70 @ 121 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Forsyth/Statesboro, GA Posts: 9,051 iTrader: 3 reviews	Popping noise When im driving down a road at low speeds it seems like there is a popping noise in my front end..... im thinking its something to do with the suspension... does anybody know what this could be?

June 18th, 2009, 09:56 PM	#4
Seabee Whatever it originally would be 05 Saleen #824 Fast as fuck Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Ca/Beach Park IL Posts: 7,252 iTrader: 4 reviews	this is a 3 year old thread...holy mother of god __________________ MILITARY CREW ANTI ILLEGALS CREW FOUNDER

June 18th, 2009, 10:19 PM	#8
Traidmarx Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT SLOWER THAN OLD PEOPLE FUCK..:-( Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roanoke,VA Posts: 2,079 iTrader: 0 reviews	well hey lucky for you i'im sure he's fixed it by now. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT..4.30's,BBK Longtubes, Off Road X-Pipe,Magnaflow Catback,BBK Intake,BBK Underdrive Pulleys Walbro 255lph pump,accel dizzy,MSD Coil,MSD 8.5 Super Conductors,front sway bar removed, more coming soon.

June 18th, 2009, 10:43 PM	#10
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June 19th, 2009, 05:06 AM	#11
Notcho No bucks, no Buck Rogers Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Braunfels, Tx / Seguin, Tx Posts: 4,828 iTrader: 0 reviews	Besides the obvious loose rattling crap in the engine compartment, check your control arm bushings, sway bar bushings, and balljoints. You can check the balljoints by jacking the front up, grabbing each tire at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock and push/pull. If you have slack there (make sure it isn't the control arm bushings) your balljoints are worn. There is only 1 balljoint per front wheel, on the control arm. Sometimes bad balljoints will pop when you back up and or turn at low speeds. __________________ '87 2.3 Notch with +4 cylinder mod MM's Resident Aggie Black Stang Crew Member #11

August 31st, 2006, 12:44 PM	#2
cali 5.0 Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: grand prairie tx Posts: 383 iTrader: 0 reviews	you might want to check the control arm bushings, what you do is you pull on them, they shouldnt give more than 1/4 inch play

June 18th, 2009, 09:50 PM	#3
97CobraNow Regular Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 126 iTrader: 0 reviews	does it sound like a random popping like somethings lose in the front suspension ? do you notice it more on smooth roads? do you feel it through the floor or gas pedal with your foot ?

June 18th, 2009, 10:07 PM	#6
97CobraNow Regular Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 126 iTrader: 0 reviews	well this sucks. f'n 3 years old. this guy sounded like he had the same problem i have...

June 18th, 2009, 10:20 PM	#9
97CobraNow Regular Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 126 iTrader: 0 reviews	true that

June 19th, 2009, 02:15 PM	#12
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Philanderer Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,965 iTrader: 4 reviews	Check to make sure your isolators arent rotting out from around the spring... __________________ Might want to consider writing down what is said above, it will help you at some point or another in your life!

June 24th, 2009, 09:20 PM	#13
97CobraNow Regular Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 126 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks guys. I think it is the Sway Bar Bushings. I checked them out and they were all cracked and had gaps around the bar. im sure this is the culprit...

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