batdude

during slow turns (parking spot or backing from the driveway) i am getting a popping noise and noticeable deflection of the steering wheel accompanied by a "chunk" sound.

seems to be some posts in other forums for upper swing arm ball joints.

what can i tell my dealer, who doesn't have much is-f experience, to look for?


tia

doug

Supraman16

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I have the same thing!! I have Eibach springs so I'm a little afraid to go and tell the dealer and have them claim that it's due to the springs. Anyone else have this problem?

caymandive

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I get that all the time when it's cold outside. For me it's just the tires slipping because they are "summer" only.

ToothDoc

I have it too. I think it's caused by the front wheels being not parallel when the steering angles are great. So one of the wheels have to slip/give.

PurduePete

Exactly, cold is the key word. I get this too when backing out of or into my driveway on a cold day. And I have always attributed it to tire slippage due to tire angle. Oh, and I have stock springs.

lobuxracer

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The dealer will tell you they all do this, and he'll be right. Mine is bone stock on OEM tires and does this routinely when it's cold.

mugenh22a4

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It could be your CV axles








just kidding. Mine does the same thing.

yemgi

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That is good to know, mine does it as well and I was afraid that the ball joints were on their way.

UCrazyKid

It is what allows such a tight turning radius. I have it too. Took awhile to get used to.

Joe Z

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For what it's worth.. I dont' have it... Maybe because I am on coils??

Joe Z

lobuxracer

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It never gets cold in California.

Supraman16

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I was thinking the same thing but I get it intermittently, and I live in Pasadena, CA

Supraman16

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Hi Guys,

I'm still getting a popping sound on the front drivers side during low speed turns. It's been relatively warm in Southern Cali (70's to 80's) so it's not due to cold weather. I went and got a alignment done and the castor was markedly off:

Castor:
Front Driver: 7.6
Front Passenger: 8.4

There is no marked pull to one side to the other. Any thoughts?...Darshana S...

Mitch08ISF

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Mine is doing the same thing all stock as well. I thought something was wrong now I dont lol.

leoboy

Kinda "glad" that everyone (mostly everyones) is doing the same thing during the cold weather. I had just noticed mine doing the same thing during 30-45F weather. I now wonder why the cold weather affects it so much.