front right pop?

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calciumwaste
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Car: 91 240sx

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hey wats up everyone. i had a question. every time i turn my wheels left theres this really loud pop that comes from the front right wheel. it makes two pops actually. . a little left after they're straight and the really loud one is about half a turn after that one. i've asked different, but they all give me different answers. .maybe one of you guys have had this problem. thanks.


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Axel Grungy
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my first guesses would be a spring, or strut mount bearing.

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Red coupe
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Car: 92 Nissan 240sx Coupe

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My tie rods did this a little when they needed a spray of grease, though if yours are stock Thats not it...

It could be a lot of stuff really, it can be hard to tell as the "pop" transmits through all the other parts so well...

All the other pops in my suspension were dead bushings, then again those caused problems under breaking, rather then cornering but its not like they dont see similar loads while turning...

Check under the car for old cracked rubber....look where the spring is seated for wear/signs of movement, and possibly try supporting the car under the control arm with the wheel off the ground turning the wheel by hand gently feeling for roughness or binding..

calciumwaste
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Joined: Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:30 pm
Car: 91 240sx

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Red coupe wrote:My tie rods did this a little when they needed a spray of grease, though if yours are stock Thats not it...

It could be a lot of stuff really, it can be hard to tell as the "pop" transmits through all the other parts so well...

All the other pops in my suspension were dead bushings, then again those caused problems under breaking, rather then cornering but its not like they dont see similar loads while turning...

Check under the car for old cracked rubber....look where the spring is seated for wear/signs of movement, and possibly try supporting the car under the control arm with the wheel off the ground turning the wheel by hand gently feeling for roughness or binding..
ill look in on that bro.. thanx


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