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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Different popping sound FR suspension

Well, I have had a strut bearing failure before, so I have heard popping from my suspension, but this one is new to me.
Whenever I am coming to a stop, and slowing around 10 mph, I hear a single pop from the front right suspension. When I accelerate again, I hear the same noise. It is only at low speed when I am coming to a stop and goes away when I brake hard.
Any ideas? Thanks.
Old Jan 26, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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So its a pop not a thump? I have a thump on my driver side and I am leaning towards engine mount...
Old Jan 26, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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definitely a pop
Old Jan 26, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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"sounds" like LCA bushing to me, or maybe ball joint......anyone else??
Old Jan 27, 2008 | 05:59 AM
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I've got the same noise, worse when it's cold. It's like something is shifting or snapping back and forth. Haven't had time to put Max up on a lift yet. I'm going to look at LCA's and retorque all the sub frame bolts.
Old Jan 27, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by QNO_A32
"sounds" like LCA bushing to me, or maybe ball joint......anyone else??
My bushings are looking like poo from my oil leak eroding them... It is on that side also. Eh, once I get the leak fixed via my new engine I will get those bushings put in. No sense in wasting a new pair.
Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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i have the same problem when i turn the wheel i hear a loud popping sound and my car pull very hard to the right
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