popping in right front

csfd127 · September 9th, 2010, 11:12 PM

on my 96 gt there is a loud popping/banging coming from the right front wheel area when i turn sharply or hit a pot hole, also the car is all over the road. almost 2 inchs of play in the steering wheel? ? I'm puzzeled because the balljoint boots arent split.

KV007 · September 9th, 2010, 11:18 PM

have you tried to get your front end aligned? fixes most problems

csfd127 · September 9th, 2010, 11:32 PM

not yet, i was going to replace the front struts this weekend and then take it. just hoping to fix the popping while i had some wrench time on Sat.

97S281 · September 10th, 2010, 02:21 PM

check your tie rod ends and your front control arm bushings while your in there. If your struts are toast chances are they have been putting strain on other suspension components. You may also want to check out your steering rack bushings.

wrestling98GT · September 10th, 2010, 04:28 PM

i had the same noise and play in the steering wheel and i replaced the sway bar mount bushing because it was crumbling to pieces. handling problem as well as the loud noise went away completely.

zinc-vert02 · September 10th, 2010, 04:33 PM

do you have caster camber plates? mine did the same thing and thats what is was, the ball in the cc plate get worn out and makes the exact sound you are talking about. so if you have cc plates thats probly your problem

csfd127 · September 10th, 2010, 09:48 PM

well i replaced my ball joints, tie rods, and control arm bushings today, i love when work is slow lol. after all that i find the camber/caster plates are making the noise, And the play is coming from the steering shaft where it comes through the firewall, the plastic bushing that keeps it snug in the rubber grommet came out

. well its Coors time now. thanks guys for the help

September 9th, 2010, 11:12 PM	#1
csfd127 Newbie 96 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boiling Springs SC Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	popping in right front on my 96 gt there is a loud popping/banging coming from the right front wheel area when i turn sharply or hit a pot hole, also the car is all over the road. almost 2 inchs of play in the steering wheel? ? I'm puzzeled because the balljoint boots arent split.

September 9th, 2010, 11:18 PM	#2
KV007 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Gt Slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: redding,california Posts: 2,532 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 2 reviews	have you tried to get your front end aligned? fixes most problems __________________ 409rwhp at 4500 rpms.Vortech V1 Intercooled,kurgan motorsports powerpipe, 3.12 pulley, all Mac Exhaust,Sct Tuner,Bolt Ons,Cobra Brakes,MM cc plates,Vis 2000 cobra r hood,MGW shifter,Strange 31 Spline axles,Eaton Possi

September 10th, 2010, 02:21 PM	#4
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The lost highway Posts: 6,673 iTrader: 13 reviews	check your tie rod ends and your front control arm bushings while your in there. If your struts are toast chances are they have been putting strain on other suspension components. You may also want to check out your steering rack bushings. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

September 10th, 2010, 04:28 PM	#5
wrestling98GT Newbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	i had the same noise and play in the steering wheel and i replaced the sway bar mount bushing because it was crumbling to pieces. handling problem as well as the loud noise went away completely. __________________ Black 98 GT, first car, looking for all the advice i can get on modifications

September 10th, 2010, 04:33 PM	#6
zinc-vert02 Bringing Yellow Back 2002 mustang gt 12.2 at 117 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 9,965 iTrader: 1 reviews	do you have caster camber plates? mine did the same thing and thats what is was, the ball in the cc plate get worn out and makes the exact sound you are talking about. so if you have cc plates thats probly your problem __________________ SOON TO BE 5.4 3V POWERD WITH A ROUSH CHARGER HELPING IT BAMA Performance Drag Team Member #4

September 9th, 2010, 11:32 PM	#3
csfd127 Newbie 96 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boiling Springs SC Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	not yet, i was going to replace the front struts this weekend and then take it. just hoping to fix the popping while i had some wrench time on Sat.

September 10th, 2010, 09:48 PM	#7
csfd127 Newbie 96 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boiling Springs SC Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	well i replaced my ball joints, tie rods, and control arm bushings today, i love when work is slow lol. after all that i find the camber/caster plates are making the noise, And the play is coming from the steering shaft where it comes through the firewall, the plastic bushing that keeps it snug in the rubber grommet came out . well its Coors time now. thanks guys for the help

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