popping

[rod denton]

:banghead:today as i back out the yard i heard a popping noise it kinda sounded as if i had loose suspension i got looked nothing appears out of sorts >>>i have not been able to replicate>>>> i am sure this will not go away on its own so >>> any input would be great

 

[swshawaii]

Assuming you've checked all the other suspension components. End links, leaf bushings, etc.

2001 ST's are notorious for deteriorated body mounts. Particularly the #3 passengers side.

 

[swshawaii]

Here's another link. Search the "Noise, Vibration, Harshness" category.

There was a TSB on it. Sounds very labor intensive, and difficult. GL

 

[EddieS'04]

If you were backing out with steering turned all the way. It could be the steering stops are dry. Try putting some grease on them. Maybe someone can post a pic.

 

[swshawaii]

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[Richard L]

Eddie is correct, and swshawaii provided a photo of the steering stops. This is a metal-to- metal contact and they should have a libral amount of grease to prevent loud creaking and poping noises when you have the wheel turned to the max and you go over a small bump like a driveway ramp.



...Rich

 

[swshawaii]

For Rod's sake, hope it's dry steering stops, and not body mounts.

Replacing them sounds like one of the most difficult jobs possible.

 

[Dean Couderc 3]

I purchased a can of grease today and put some one the wheel stops. What a difference it made. No more popping.