Noise you can 'feel' under your feet...
#11
10-25-2019, 05:13 PM
I'm still struggling with the noise. I just finished jacking the front up and sticking a pry bar in between ball joints, etc. to find anything loose. Nothing on the control arms aside from the wheel feeling stiff to turn. (Is that because of the axle and differential?) The only thing with slop in it I can see is the bushing by the differential where the front axle mounts. There's definitely some looseness there. I'm assuming if that's loose it would allow the axle to rattle over bumps like it is doing. These look like they're pressed in unfortunately-I might just live with it for now because I don't think it's really a problem, just a nuisance. Anyone else have this happen?
#12
10-25-2019, 05:21 PM
Have you re checked the shock bolts, I did mine and I found after a few years, the shock absorber bolt on the LCA came loosen enough for the shock to slide back and forth. How about the bushings on the crossmember?
#13
10-25-2019, 09:02 PM
Did I read that you see that bushing on the front differential is loose? If so that is probably the source of you bump and clunk.
On the torsion bar system there are rubber grommets for the mount that can deteriorate and make noise. There are about under the seats but I have a 2 door and 4 door might be different
On the torsion bar system there are rubber grommets for the mount that can deteriorate and make noise. There are about under the seats but I have a 2 door and 4 door might be different
#14
10-26-2019, 06:01 AM
Checked the shock bolts-tight. Installed new cross member bushings last week along with sway bar links.
#15
10-26-2019, 06:02 AM
Did I read that you see that bushing on the front differential is loose? If so that is probably the source of you bump and clunk.
On the torsion bar system there are rubber grommets for the mount that can deteriorate and make noise. There are about under the seats but I have a 2 door and 4 door might be different
On the torsion bar system there are rubber grommets for the mount that can deteriorate and make noise. There are about under the seats but I have a 2 door and 4 door might be different
#16
11-05-2019, 01:02 PM
Noise you can feel but can't find.
I can almost guarantee its your hinge pin bolts on your hood hinges. It sounds like all of that you described. I looked for months, tightened, wire tied, taped, everything I could find that might be lose. There's a hood hinge bolt bushing that Chevy makes to tighten the bolts. I don't know the part number but they were like 2.50 each. I read it here years ago and sure enough they did the trick.
When driving my '98 Blazer I can hear something that sounds like it's loose. It's hard to describe-but you can definitely feel it underneath your feet when driving. Thinking it might be worn out sway bar bushings I replaced both last weekend-and it changed nothing. Steering doesn't feel loose (for a 4x4) and I jacked the driver's side front tire up to check the bearing-no slop or looseness. Just to eliminate the chance I pulled the brake caliper pins, cleaned and greased them with brake grease. It doesn't sound terrible-but front end noises make me nervous that shouldn't be there.
Could it be my front drive shaft turning? I've been trying to get the 4x4 working in preparation for winter. Sometimes the light on the 3-button switch will go out, like the computer isn't seeing what it's supposed to. Any ideas would be greatly welcomed. Thanks for reading.
Could it be my front drive shaft turning? I've been trying to get the 4x4 working in preparation for winter. Sometimes the light on the 3-button switch will go out, like the computer isn't seeing what it's supposed to. Any ideas would be greatly welcomed. Thanks for reading.
#17
11-08-2019, 04:41 AM
There is a recall on 98 blazer lower control arm..... I hope this helps
March 9, 1998 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 98V053000
GM/LOWER CONTROL ARM
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 98V053000
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 72
March 9, 1998 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 98V053000
GM/LOWER CONTROL ARM
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 98V053000
Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 72
#18
12-05-2019, 10:01 AM
I can almost guarantee its your hinge pin bolts on your hood hinges. It sounds like all of that you described. I looked for months, tightened, wire tied, taped, everything I could find that might be lose. There's a hood hinge bolt bushing that Chevy makes to tighten the bolts. I don't know the part number but they were like 2.50 each. I read it here years ago and sure enough they did the trick.
#19
12-05-2019, 10:27 AM
Sway bar bolts hitting tie rods
Every time I would turn or bounce (on dirt roads) I would hear metal clunky noise....I found out that the replacement sway bar bolt end was hitting the tie rods (I guess they make them longer so compatible with other models?)..It sticks out almost two inches past the nut....My solution was sawed off the extra...no more noise
A friend of mine pointed out the scratches on tie rod and lack of clearance I hope this helps....let me know what ya find out
A friend of mine pointed out the scratches on tie rod and lack of clearance I hope this helps....let me know what ya find out
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