Suspension and Brakes Springs, shocks, coilovers, sways, braces, brakes, etc.

Popping in front left...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-17-06, 10:52 AM
  #1  
Splatsc300
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
 
Splatsc300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Washington
Posts: 495
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Popping in front left...

(Yes I search but seems different)

Just lowered my car with supra tt tanabe gf210 springs and kyb agx struts. Had it aligned and double checked all bolts. having a popping noise from left front BUT also am feeling the pop by my feet. This is over bumps except on the freeway. I dont remember running over any kids so there cant be someone under there hitting below my feet. so I am thinking end links is cause sway bar to move??? I dont know any idea??
Old 01-17-06, 11:08 AM
  #2  
Nomis
Lead Lap
 
Nomis's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Florida
Posts: 455
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Sounds like a ball joint.
Old 01-17-06, 12:51 PM
  #3  
Splatsc300
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
 
Splatsc300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Washington
Posts: 495
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks.. gonna go do some searches on ball joints. I wonder if its the ball joint how long it will last before it dies.

Last edited by Splatsc300; 01-17-06 at 01:57 PM.
Old 01-17-06, 01:59 PM
  #4  
Jonathan o
Lead Lap
 
Jonathan o's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: NC
Posts: 494
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Splatsc300
(Yes I search but seems different)

Just lowered my car with supra tt tanabe gf210 springs and kyb agx struts. Had it aligned and double checked all bolts. having a popping noise from left front BUT also am feeling the pop by my feet. This is over bumps except on the freeway. I dont remember running over any kids so there cant be someone under there hitting below my feet. so I am thinking end links is cause sway bar to move??? I dont know any idea??

Check your end links I had the same problem on the right side. Two new end links it all it took.
Old 01-17-06, 02:00 PM
  #5  
Splatsc300
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
 
Splatsc300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Washington
Posts: 495
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Jonathan o
Check your end links I had the same problem on the right side. Two new end links it all it took.
see thats what I was thinking, but what do bad ones look like??
Old 01-17-06, 03:14 PM
  #6  
indelible
Lexus Test Driver
 
indelible's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: California
Posts: 1,165
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Splatsc300
see thats what I was thinking, but what do bad ones look like??
I belive the boots would be torn and oil would be leaking out.
Old 01-17-06, 06:00 PM
  #7  
Splatsc300
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
 
Splatsc300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Washington
Posts: 495
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I think its getting worse gonna take it on Friday... grrrrrrr....
Old 01-20-06, 01:50 PM
  #8  
Splatsc300
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
 
Splatsc300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Washington
Posts: 495
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Sad took it in today and all endlinks and balljoints and bushings are fine.. They dont know why its making the popping noise still. Looks like I am going to take them off.... there went 2 hours worth of work.
Old 01-21-06, 07:57 AM
  #9  
vipsoarer
Instructor
 
vipsoarer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 853
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

check for fluid coming out of your shocks, every once in a while a new shock will be bad from the factory and will make that sound. i personally have gone through that with agx's.
Old 01-21-06, 12:46 PM
  #10  
Splatsc300
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
 
Splatsc300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Washington
Posts: 495
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

negative on that.. no fluid I checked that too...
Old 01-21-06, 05:02 PM
  #11  
vipsoarer
Instructor
 
vipsoarer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 853
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

did you check bolts for poper torque. it has been a problem for a couple memebers where the bolt has backed out a little bit and has caused the popping noise on control arms and calipers. also make sure that your wheel is centered on the hub and torqued down.
Old 01-21-06, 06:58 PM
  #12  
Splatsc300
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
 
Splatsc300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Washington
Posts: 495
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

didnt remove the calipers but I am going to double check the control arms.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mclenm21
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
1
11-08-14 08:56 AM
MASSMINI
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
4
02-13-12 04:14 AM
kevin.tran
Suspension and Brakes
67
08-24-09 11:48 PM
Trouble-T
Suspension and Brakes
11
07-16-08 12:18 PM



Quick Reply: Popping in front left...



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:12 AM.