Bad Sounds

meatball · May 30th, 2009, 12:53 AM

I have a 2002 mustang. when i make turns the car makes a cracking sound. it sounds like it is coming from the driver side rear wheel. i am hoping that it is nothin major but if anyone has any ideas on what it could be that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

2002 BLK GT · May 30th, 2009, 02:31 AM

First welcome to modded mustangs the problem could be your u joints does it get louder at turns? more info please...

meatball · May 30th, 2009, 03:30 AM

yea when i drive normal it usually doesnt make any noise. it does it bad when i make a sharp left turn and sometimes when i make a right turn.

2002 BLK GT · May 30th, 2009, 03:31 AM

Then that's your problem buddy!...

meatball · May 30th, 2009, 03:38 AM

awesome

Lind · May 30th, 2009, 03:49 AM

yeah it might not be too bad on a 2002 mustang, rusty old pick ups are my favor ones to replace them on! lol usually ends up with me angry and a tourch in hand

chaaase · May 30th, 2009, 03:29 PM

sounds like cv axle.
you better get that checked and/or fixed asap!

treblruh · May 30th, 2009, 03:48 PM

I know my friends 300zx made some loud noises when the motor mounts broke

99mustang232 · May 30th, 2009, 04:46 PM

when does it make the "loud cracking sound" when driving or coming to a stop?

might want to take the wheel of and look around, check the control arm bushings, caliper, lugs, wheel, rotor, pads.

JoshC! · May 30th, 2009, 04:59 PM

before you go and replace your u-joints check them. see if there is any play in the joints. ive had u-joints go out and it doesnt sound like your havin the same issues i had

meatball · May 30th, 2009, 06:52 PM

It makes that sound all the time. while im driving normal over bumps or making turns. making a left hand turn is the worse though. how much do the u-joints cost and are they easy to swap out yourself or do u have to go to a mechanic to get that done.

stephen · May 30th, 2009, 08:08 PM

The u joints are not expensive, maybe $20 per joint of which there are two.

If you take the drive shaft out any machine shop can replace them, or it can be done at home with some snap ring pliers or needle nose pliers and a few sockets and a hammer.

For the procedure look in a Chilton's or shop manual or you can find videos on youtube that describe it.

meatball · June 1st, 2009, 02:07 AM

i jacked my car up today and it isnt my u joints i just got massive back lash on my driveshaft.

May 30th, 2009, 12:53 AM	#1
meatball Newbie 2002 ford mustang v6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: new jersey Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	Bad Sounds I have a 2002 mustang. when i make turns the car makes a cracking sound. it sounds like it is coming from the driver side rear wheel. i am hoping that it is nothin major but if anyone has any ideas on what it could be that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

May 30th, 2009, 02:31 AM	#2
2002 BLK GT Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mach 1 & 02 GT *************** Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: S. California Posts: 2,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	First welcome to modded mustangs the problem could be your u joints does it get louder at turns? more info please... __________________ 2003 Mach 1 Procharged 500rwhp club

May 30th, 2009, 03:31 AM	#4
2002 BLK GT Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mach 1 & 02 GT *************** Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: S. California Posts: 2,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	Then that's your problem buddy!... __________________ 2003 Mach 1 Procharged 500rwhp club

May 30th, 2009, 03:49 AM	#6
Lind Enthusiast 1994 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 579 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah it might not be too bad on a 2002 mustang, rusty old pick ups are my favor ones to replace them on! lol usually ends up with me angry and a tourch in hand __________________ www.moddedmustangs.com

May 30th, 2009, 03:48 PM	#8
treblruh Regular New 99 SVT Cobra Vert! Dunno Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 243 iTrader: 0 reviews	I know my friends 300zx made some loud noises when the motor mounts broke __________________ Go Pokes! MM Cobra Club #33 VERT CREW #02

May 30th, 2009, 03:30 AM	#3
meatball Newbie 2002 ford mustang v6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: new jersey Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea when i drive normal it usually doesnt make any noise. it does it bad when i make a sharp left turn and sometimes when i make a right turn.

May 30th, 2009, 03:38 AM	#5
meatball Newbie 2002 ford mustang v6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: new jersey Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	awesome

May 30th, 2009, 03:29 PM	#7
chaaase Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 40 iTrader: 0 reviews	sounds like cv axle. you better get that checked and/or fixed asap!

May 30th, 2009, 04:46 PM	#9
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745 iTrader: 0 reviews	when does it make the "loud cracking sound" when driving or coming to a stop? might want to take the wheel of and look around, check the control arm bushings, caliper, lugs, wheel, rotor, pads. __________________ ...even fire and single cammin 1986 Ford F-150 5.0L 2WD 1994 Toyota Pickup 2.4L 4WD 1999 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L 2WD 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2L AWD

May 30th, 2009, 04:59 PM	#10
JoshC! I Hate Convertibles... 2000 GT Vert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,511 iTrader: 0 reviews	before you go and replace your u-joints check them. see if there is any play in the joints. ive had u-joints go out and it doesnt sound like your havin the same issues i had __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics

May 30th, 2009, 06:52 PM	#11
meatball Newbie 2002 ford mustang v6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: new jersey Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	It makes that sound all the time. while im driving normal over bumps or making turns. making a left hand turn is the worse though. how much do the u-joints cost and are they easy to swap out yourself or do u have to go to a mechanic to get that done.

May 30th, 2009, 08:08 PM	#12
stephen Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,262 iTrader: 0 reviews	The u joints are not expensive, maybe $20 per joint of which there are two. If you take the drive shaft out any machine shop can replace them, or it can be done at home with some snap ring pliers or needle nose pliers and a few sockets and a hammer. For the procedure look in a Chilton's or shop manual or you can find videos on youtube that describe it.

June 1st, 2009, 02:07 AM	#13
meatball Newbie 2002 ford mustang v6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: new jersey Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	i jacked my car up today and it isnt my u joints i just got massive back lash on my driveshaft.

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