Author Topic: Popping noise when turning in parking lot?  (Read 4341 times)

Offline MyOldScottsdale23

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Popping noise when turning in parking lot?
« on: December 03, 2012, 10:36:18 pm »
I have just started noticing a single pop in suspension when I turn wheel from one way to the other after backing out of parking space. I had a similar noise earlier this year but it stopped after changing sway bar bushings. Also have bad tire wear on outside 2" of both front tires. Not sure I this is related but am about to install new tires and want get this issue fixed before hand and before winter. Thanks for any help.

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Re: Popping noise when turning in parking lot?
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2012, 10:46:18 pm »
Sorry it's 1985 gmc Sierra Classic 4x4 stock suspension

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Re: Popping noise when turning in parking lot?
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2012, 03:29:07 pm »
1/2 or one ton? You defiantly have front end issues. Have you checked any of the front end parts for wear?
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Re: Popping noise when turning in parking lot?
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2012, 03:52:03 pm »
Does it do it only when you are moving of can you make it do it with the truck just sitting there? Could be a bunch of things like ball joints, spring shackles, loose steering box, cracked frame at the steering box....


Also have bad tire wear on outside 2" of both front tires.
I would start by checking the ball joints first. It only takes a few minutes if you have a jack.
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Re: Popping noise when turning in parking lot?
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2012, 06:47:07 pm »
     As thirsty said, you need to check the suspension and see if anything is loose.
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Re: Popping noise when turning in parking lot?
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2012, 08:36:40 pm »
I thought about ball joints but I've had them go bad on another truck and it created more of a wavy tread wear. Thanks for the info guys I'll post an update soon