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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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When a corner of my 99 climbs a hump, surb approach,driveway, etc, I get a "POP" sound from that corner.
I think it is coming from the metal end links on my sway bars. It this normal? Or are they too tight or?
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I wouldn't think them being too tight would make them pop. I would think maybe too loose. Or a loose ball joint perhaps. Or something else loose on that corner (tie rod? bushing? shock?)

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I wouldn't think them being too tight would make them pop. I would think maybe too loose. Or a loose ball joint perhaps. Or something else loose on that corner (tie rod? bushing? shock?)

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I've checked everything for looseness. It happens at all four corners independently. That's why I'm puzzled.

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Do you have the stock plastic endlinks or have you upgraded to the later metal ones?

Interesting that it's all 4 corners, not sure what to tell you there. Usually when I get popping from the corner of a car it's something worn out. I've heard of popping from the rear axles if they aren't lubed in the splines of the wheel bearing/hub, but that wouldn't explain the front.

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The prevous owner had upgraded to metal end links. They appear to be GM issue.
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