Front end popping noise

[Wags391]

92 S10 4x4

Whenever I'm driving, forward or reverse, I'm getting popping noises coming from the front end. It will do it when I go in reverse and stop, and when I drive forward and turn. I know the 4x4 models have sealed, non-serviceable bearing/hubs. Are these the problems and I need to replace them?

[Schrade]

Originally Posted by Wags391

92 S10 4x4

Whenever I'm driving, forward or reverse, I'm getting popping noises coming from the front end. It will do it when I go in reverse and stop, and when I drive forward and turn. I know the 4x4 models have sealed, non-serviceable bearing/hubs. Are these the problems and I need to replace them?

If you're lucky, it's a hood bushing problem. See youtube/blazer video. I can't remember the title tho'.

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by Wags391

92 S10 4x4

Whenever I'm driving, forward or reverse, I'm getting popping noises coming from the front end. It will do it when I go in reverse and stop, and when I drive forward and turn. I know the 4x4 models have sealed, non-serviceable bearing/hubs. Are these the problems and I need to replace them?

Inspect front end for lose or worn parts.

[spree]

Originally Posted by Wags391

92 S10 4x4

Whenever I'm driving, forward or reverse, I'm getting popping noises coming from the front end. It will do it when I go in reverse and stop, and when I drive forward and turn. I know the 4x4 models have sealed, non-serviceable bearing/hubs. Are these the problems and I need to replace them?

Sounds like ball joints, hub and bearing assembly will make a grinding noise and the hub goes out fast. My blazer sounded just like your does, replaced all 4 ball joints and noise went away. My hub and bearing was good 1 day and 2 days later I had to replace it for fear something was gonna fall off....hopes this helps.

[Wags391]

I should probably go ahead and do the ball joints and hub bearings at the same time, huh?

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by Wags391

I should probably go ahead and do the ball joints and hub bearings at the same time, huh?

Only if they are bad.
Or if you have a lot of money to burn.
Could be something else to.
First.
Have a good look at things.
Let us know what you find.

[Wags391]

Originally Posted by MT-2500

Only if they are bad.
Or if you have a lot of money to burn.
Could be something else to.
First.
Have a good look at things.
Let us know what you find.

What should I look for in both ball joints and hub bearings to see if they are bad or good?

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by Wags391

What should I look for in both ball joints and hub bearings to see if they are bad or good?

On ball joints unload pressure from joints and check movement to specs.
Hub bearings check for noise on road and any movement when moving wheel in and out.
Wheel bearing should not haveany movement or noise.

[Rick Norwood]

Go get a cold adult beverage, sit back and read this thread. It is a long one, but read it before you tear into your front end. It could save you hundreds of dollars if this is your problem.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=302656

[Schrade]

Originally Posted by Rick Norwood

Go get a cold adult beverage, sit back and read this thread. It is a long one, but read it before you tear into your front end. It could save you hundreds of dollars if this is your problem.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=302656

VERY GOOD ANSWER.

See first response; #2, this thread above.




But, I think he prefers to unload the cash anyway:

Originally Posted by Wags391

I should probably go ahead and do the ball joints and hub bearings at the same time, huh?

edit:
Found the Y/T vid Blazer clunking fix.

[spree]

Originally Posted by MT-2500

On ball joints unload pressure from joints and check movement to specs.
Hub bearings check for noise on road and any movement when moving wheel in and out.
Wheel bearing should not haveany movement or noise.

I agree with MT on this one. If your hub bearings are bad you wouldn't be driving it, grinding noise would be terrible. ball joints would have movement, maybe you only need 1 or 2, but for the extra money I changed all 4 so I wouldn't have to do it again when the ones that aren't bad went bad.

[Wags391]

I replaced the left side ball joints and though I was good. Whacked the entire thing out of alignment right away and now I'm going to replace the other side, then an immediate alignment. Problems should go away.

Thanks.