Dreaded Popping Sound
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Le Mans Master
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From: Austin TX
Dreaded Popping Sound
My 99 has been attacked by the dreaded popping sound front and rear - passenger side only.
I've checked all four anti roll bar end links. They are all GM replacement (not plastic) and all are fine - no resistance.
In the rear, I added 3/32 spacers to the anti roll bar bushing brackets and greased the bushings. I also removed the axle nuts and sprayed PB blaster into the void behind the nut.
When I unload the front spring, there appears to be a slick, almost polished spot on the top of the spring that the adjusting bolt moves across.
Is it possible that the popping sound is caused by friction at this point with the adjusting bolt scooting across the spring surface instead of sliding?
An inquiring mind wants to know. Comments welcome.
I've checked all four anti roll bar end links. They are all GM replacement (not plastic) and all are fine - no resistance.
In the rear, I added 3/32 spacers to the anti roll bar bushing brackets and greased the bushings. I also removed the axle nuts and sprayed PB blaster into the void behind the nut.
When I unload the front spring, there appears to be a slick, almost polished spot on the top of the spring that the adjusting bolt moves across.
Is it possible that the popping sound is caused by friction at this point with the adjusting bolt scooting across the spring surface instead of sliding?
An inquiring mind wants to know. Comments welcome.
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,273
Likes: 14
From: Austin TX
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,273
Likes: 14
From: Austin TX
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,273
Likes: 14
From: Austin TX
Thanks for your interest.
