poping noises
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poping noises
in the last week I have been hearing poping noises from under the cab. i had the trans replaced about a year ago but can not figure it out. could it be the ball joints or something?
02 f250 7.3l 146,000
02 f250 7.3l 146,000
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What Scott said.
Remove the swaybar and drop links for a day or so and see if it goes away. If so, you have your problem located. Replace worn parts as needed, usually the drop link bushing.
Remove the swaybar and drop links for a day or so and see if it goes away. If so, you have your problem located. Replace worn parts as needed, usually the drop link bushing.
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Yes all of the above, i dont work on my truck i take it to a mech.
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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I would tell the mech. to start where Scott and Barry said. Have him check that first. That is so easy to do, but if you can't I understand.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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ball joint
I just went down the pop noise road and it was a ball joint. For a quick check just put the jack under one side of the front wheels and raise the truck wheel off the ground via the manual instructions. Grab the top of the wheel and the bottom of the wheel with each had. Push and pull alternately. If the wheel moves and clicks you have a busted ball joint. It will take you about five minutes to check each side. At least you will know if that’s the issue and can tell the tech.
Disclaimer...I’m not a mechanic but I did sleep at a Holiday Inn Express.
Disclaimer...I’m not a mechanic but I did sleep at a Holiday Inn Express.