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1993 suspension noise
Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:20 pm
by Chuck Norris
Hey everyone, I just got a 93 Pathfinder and I notice a sort of popping noise from the suspension when going over stuff. Is it normal to hear that, or could there be a problem?
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 5:26 am
by mar1
Hi Rob, and welcome to the forums.
please consider asking your questions in one thread and kindly go easy on the bold tag.
I'm sure you'll find a lot of answers on this forum.
regards
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 6:31 am
by smj999smj
Of course there could be a problem... The only way to know is to make a thorough inspection and isolate the exact cause of the noise. If it happens during hard turns, grease the steering stops on the lower control arms. Otherwise, check your shocks and torsion bars, stabilzer bar bushings and links and for frame rot. Also would be a good idea to check your ball joints and steering linkage.
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 1:05 pm
by Chuck Norris
mar1 wrote:Hi Rob, and welcome to the forums.
please consider asking your questions in one thread and kindly go easy on the bold tag.
I'm sure you'll find a lot of answers on this forum.
regards
Duly noted.
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 1:18 pm
by Chuck Norris
smj999smj wrote:Of course there could be a problem... The only way to know is to make a thorough inspection and isolate the exact cause of the noise. If it happens during hard turns, grease the steering stops on the lower control arms. Otherwise, check your shocks and torsion bars, stabilzer bar bushings and links and for frame rot. Also would be a good idea to check your ball joints and steering linkage.
Alright, so I guess you're saying that's not normal? This is my first truck, I'm used to cars and not hearing any noises going over bumps and things. I know a lot of trucks make a bit of noise, but wasn't sure if that's normal or not. Thank you.
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 1:24 pm
by mar1
didnt these models come with a limit strap ?
is it only on sharp speedbumps, or any ?
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:50 pm
by Chuck Norris
mar1 wrote:didnt these models come with a limit strap ?
is it only on sharp speedbumps, or any ?
I don't notice it on the road, but when the suspension has to flex enough for a speedbump or dips, I notice that sort of pop sound.
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2012 5:53 am
by smj999smj
No, I wouldn't consider a "popping" noise "normal" on any vehicle. Does the noise occur on hard turns or while driving straight ahead, or both? If it's only on hard turns, then grease the steering stops as I suggested earlier and see if the noise goes away. No, they don't use "limit straps."