Ok gang...

I've now got one I need to research and figure out. I've got a random front end popping noise that is hard to reproduce. Like I seem to be able to reproduce it the most getting in the driveway because of a few tight turns I've got to make and you can feel the pop in the floor on the drivers side. I jacked up the front end and looked everything over the best I could and didn't find any damaged parts.

Last fall

[*]Ball joints

[*]Track bar

Last summer

[*]Wheel bearings

Steering is tight and good condition but there is a good pop when it does it. Now the only thing I did find is the driver side fender is torn loose from the body in 2 places. So I'm wondering if the body flexing is causing the fender pop against the body metal?

Did you check the control arms for loose bushings/bolts? I had the same thing happening and I finally had Dad move the truck back and forth over a block that I placed in front of one front wheel. I was able to locate it then.

I'll have to double check that. I didn't notice anything right off but I'll look into it.

Mine was really hard to pinpoint. I actually discovered later that it was easier to see when someone moved the truck a bit then hit the brakes. Rather than using a block in front of the wheel.

I was going to suggest control arm bushings too. I had the same pop in the floorboard, replaced them and no more pop. I wish I had used good polyurithane bushings because the rubber is already starting to crack again after about 4 years.

Ok to humor you guys who would I go to get the bushings?

I got mine through Oreilly auto parts.

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Topguns has a good price for poly bushings

http://www.topguncustomz.com/Store/Gen2ProdDisplay.php?iview=247311358

So the bushings are replaceable on the oem arms?

I had found on all 3 of my second gens that the lower shock mount bolts would come loose on occasion and cause this. If it was an auto tranny this was really common on all 3 also was the tranny shift linkage arm would get dry and cause this very thing but a little lube in the sockets would cure it. Other than the above statements did you check the front axle stabilizer end links ?

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So the bushings are replaceable on the oem arms?

Yep, Bushings are replaceable on most all things thanks to the aftermarket parts world.

So the bushings are replaceable on the oem arms?

Yes but you pretty much have to have a press to get them out.

I know, nobody loves a smart @ss... figured we'd tie Mike's creaper to the front axle & have some ya-hoo drive it down the road... What???

I will do the driving! I have ridin down the road on the step of a stepside chevy to find a squeek, also road in the trunk of a car to find a squeek. I hate squeeks!

I read the polyurathane bushings squeak a lot unless you put lithium grease on them while you install them. It's the same grease for boat trailer bearings that won't wash away from road spray.

I got mine through Oreilly auto parts.

--- Update to the previous post...

Topguns has a good price for poly bushings

http://www.topguncustomz.com/Store/Gen2ProdDisplay.php?iview=247311358

Do these bushings fit the oem arms?

Now that I return home from the Dyno Event in Meridian, ID I can tackle the popping noise on the truck. (No. I didn't take my truck!) But just normal driving you don't feel it at all no problems. But as soon as I turn a hard corner or like back up to turn around you'll get the pop. It feels like it right next to the driver side kick panel.

I know, nobody loves a smart @ss... figured we'd tie Mike's creaper to the front axle & have some ya-hoo drive it down the road... What???

Geez Russ... I just feel the love with that one...

I will do the driving!

Only if you'll test it out creeper ride first... Well when I pull it together today I'll take the truck now to the shop and jack it up and look a little deeper into it!

Do these bushings fit the oem arms?

Im glad you asked because after reading, they are for topguns control arms. These should fit the oem arms http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/shop_parts/control_arm_bushing/dodge/ram_3500.html

Don't try this at home, kids... Yas know I was only haven't fun with the head honcho! I guess hanging out the door upside down, isn't a great idea either! LOL!! Sorry guys, I guess my brain is fried... Russ

RE: creeper ride: Geez Russ... I just feel the love with that one...

Don't try this at home, kids... Yas know I was only haven't fun with the head honcho! I guess hanging out the door upside down, isn't a great idea either! LOL!! Sorry guys, I guess my brain is fried... Russ

:lmao:It's all good Russ! It's all good!

Don't try this at home, kids... Yas know I was only haven't fun with the head honcho! I guess hanging out the door upside down, isn't a great idea either! LOL!! Sorry guys, I guess my brain is fried... Russ

Isn't that how the Duke boys would do it if Cooter wasn't there to help out?

Well after spending over an hour laying on my back with a prybar I never could find anything loose or broken. So I proceeded to fix the torn fender on the driver side. So far for the last two outing its not made any noise...

Ok gang... Problem solved... Not a front end issue at all it was the driver side front fender the whole time. Ever since I repaired the front fender using a few washers and a few fresh bolts I've not had a single problem or a pop since...