Help needed, suspension quastion

[stariy]

Every time I take off or brake I feel some kind of clicking-clanking from driver side tire. But it doesn’t happen when I turn wheels. I got new shocks; rest of front suspension is original. What could it be and how bad can it be.

 

[grahamstein]

could be a bunch of things, but it sounds that most likely it the ball joints or tie rod ends

 

[stariy]

Is there a way to test them? I don't want to replace things blindly.

 

[grahamstein]

both are fairly easy to check, for the tie rods, just jack it up leave the wheel on and push and pull on the front and back, if the wheel pitches to the right and left but the steering shaft doesnt moove then its the tie rods. As for the ball joints its the same situation, jack it up with the wheel still on, but put a crowbar under the tire and try to lift it. If you see either the upper or lower control arms separating from the spindle then its the ball joint. Also just check and make sure the bolts on the control arms are tight. If you need any more help you can im me or try to get in touch with one of the guys near you.

 

[stariy]

Thanks, will do.

 

[stariy]

If I am to replace ball joints or/and tie rods where should I get them from? Aftermarket, GM dealer, hi performance store?
:roll:

 

[grahamstein]

the best idea would be to get them from jcwhitney or some local parts store. i have heard that the moog ball joints are the best. Dont go to the stealership. They will just rip you off. Or if you can just rebuild the whole front end

http://www.p-s-t.com/fektvpg.html

 

[stariy]

I heard split opinion about PST front end kits. Some say its good some say junk. Who is “moog” where can I get “moog”.
:wink:

 

[MattGE]

Get the part numbers from Sytyauthority.com and look it up on summitracing.com .

 

[stariy]

So, should I get www.p-s-t.com set or will some one recommend better place?

 

[stariy]

Ok, I think you guys correct, I’ll replace all front end joints and other rubber. But how long before it gets critical? If I don’t do it tomorrow when will I loose wheel? Days? Weeks? Month?

 

[grahamstein]

well, you can let it go for a little while, just dont drive too fast, or go down any really fucked up roads or corner too hard, there is a possibility your suspension could come apart. That wont usually happen unless your front end is really really fucked up.

 

[stariy]

It started about three weeks ago on and off, but I am noticing that clicking more.

 

[DanenGraham]

same problem

same problem

I have that same problem form drivers side not realy loud but its like i can feel it.
It started about 2 weeks ago for me and is slowly getting worse.

 

[stariy]

Just finish front end rebuild:
Upper control arm ball joints and bushings
Lover control arm ball joint and bushings
Outer tie rod ends (inner looks good, new boots)
Sway bar bushings

STILL GET THAT CREEPY CLICKING when take off, stop or turn wheels. :x

What am I missing? :roll:

 

[warmpancakes]

loose caliper? Pads could not me mounted properly in the caliper. Not that ive ever done that :roll:

 

[stariy]

What are the chances that it happened two times in the row on same side? But I’ll check again. :-?
The thing is: I can feel it with my left foot