Suspension right front

[Michael Seibert]

I have been hearing a pop noise when I have my wheels to the right and turn back left. I also notice the rotors grinding when I make a right hand turn. I replaced both hub assemblies two years ago and about 17000 miles. Could this possibly be tie rod ends or hubs bad already? Any helpful information would help. 2005 STA 4 X 4

 

[swshawaii]

Unload the suspension by lifting the front off the ground and place jack stands under the forward facing LCA "hooks" to inspect. My first guess would be lower ball joints.

 

[Dads Tractors]

I had a pop and replacing a bad ball joint took care of it.

 

[Michael Seibert]

Oh I forgot about ball joints. I had three of the four replaced. I just can't remember which ones but they was all Moog so I guess I will look for the one without the zerk. Thanks everyone for reminding me. I will let you know the verdict. :supercool:

 

[David Schmidt]

I had similar issue. Jacked up front of truck. put second jack under the lower wish bone to relieve the pressure on front suspension (one side at a time). TOP control arm main bolts left and right side. 21 MM. Loosed a bit and retorked to 98lbs. All sounds stopped.



I also used MOOG on front sway bar bushings and end links and made a HUGE difference in handling and sound also. But loose upper control arms were my main issue.