Creeking/popping noise

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Jul 30, 2024 | 09:24 AM

rpeltier2

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Creeking/popping noise

87' regular cab, driver's side noise at slow speeds in particular coming from cab corner/latch area? replaced the body mounts already...truck is solid and well taken care of, I'm baffled.

Jul 30, 2024 | 09:31 AM

sethahoward

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From: Windber

I had a creek/pop coming from the front of my truck once. It ended up being a loose bolt on the bottom of the fender right by the rocker panel. It would only do it a slow speeds.

Jul 30, 2024 | 09:58 AM

rpeltier2

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Yeah it definitely sounds like it could be. Prevalent when turning so there's body movement/flex

Jul 30, 2024 | 10:40 AM

sethahoward

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Yep, Mine would do it every time i pulled out of my driveway or anywhere that the chassis would flex. It sounded pretty bad from in the cab.

Jul 30, 2024 | 08:12 PM

Scndsin

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Creak followed by a pop is usually indicative of parts under stress or cracked metal unloading all of that stress at once.

Walk along side while somebody drives slow (creeps) over uneven ground.

If more to center than outside corner, put it up on stands & check the insides of frame, cross-member after cleaning as best as possible for cracks.

Take the wheels off & use a long pole, 4x4 etc to work the spindle, I-beams, radius arms.

Jul 31, 2024 | 07:03 AM

rpeltier2

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Yeah, there's nothing like that going on, the truck is basically new suspension wise. It's not an obvious suspension/structural issue, but your input is appreciated.