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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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Popping Noise

Hey guys i have a question that invovles a popping noise that sounds like it is coming from my lower control arm. It usually pops when i let off the gas. It rarely does it when under power, but occasionally it does. I read and some say axles, some say CV joints, and others the lower control arm. I have already replaced the bushings on both lower control arms, helped for awhile but then it started again.

Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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Check the sway bar end links. There was a recent thread.
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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Ok are they pretty easy/expensive?
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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Ok are they pretty easy/expensive?
I just bought some, moog. I think they were like $13 each, and VERY VERY simple to change.
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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Most likely its your cv joint.
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 09:28 AM
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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Well everyone is telling me something different. I guess i will just take it to my mechanic an see wat he has to say lol
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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Well everyone is telling me something different. I guess i will just take it to my mechanic an see wat he has to say lol
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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Endlinks "squeak", CVs "pop"
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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Exactly! I'm very surprised really nobody else said CV joints.
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Ok well my whole suspension is pretty much shot i think i will do the endlinks because there is a squeak when i drive on bumpy roads and a pop also. O ya i forgot my struts are shot also. Looks like i have alot of suspension work to do.
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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my rear struts are so blown when i hit a bump i bounce for like 3 miles when i hit bumps on the highway my rear end comes out and i almost drift.. so bad hahaha
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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my rear are good but my front are no bueno
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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Replacing the hole suspension is a big and expensive thing to do, unless your filled with hundreds, then just take it to a mechanic, and have him/her check everything, if he/she thinks it bad enough to replace everything, then compare prices to see whats best.
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