I went wheeling in pismo with my truck and now when I'm moving foward and turn the wheels there is a popping noise in the front end. I don't think it is bearings or hubs. It almost sounds like something is binding up then releasing. It is a low steel popping noise, not like tire rubbage or something like that. I am semi mechanically inclined, is there any self tests i should do, or just take it to a mechanic and have him diagnos the problem?
2007-03-07 03:55:05 · 3 answers · asked by kenneth h 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
4x4. I checked tie rod ends and recently replaced my drag link.
2007-03-07 04:08:36 · update #1
Jack up the front and make sure your hubs are unlocked if you were in any sand I've seen it get in there and bind the hubs up. Make sure there is no contamination in the u joints. If none of that works I'd say tear the front end down make sure everything is in good order. Do the new F-350s have that new front suspension or are they still leaf springs? if it's that new link coil system you maybe bent one of the arms and it's binding.
2007-03-08 00:43:48 · answer #1 · answered by powerstroker_18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it a 4 x 4 as there are more parts to look at.
Check out the ball Joints, the tie rod ends, the Idler arm, the fit and tightness of the wheel rim, the shocks and springs to ensure that all of that is still tight.
2007-03-07 04:04:59 · answer #2 · answered by occluderx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get under ur truck, and pretend tosplit in down the middle.check everythingg u can see with ur eyes. make sure they look the same on both sides. That willhelpfind theproblem. alsou might want to take it to a mechanic if it keepsgoing for a while.
2007-03-07 06:17:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋