NissanNismoZ Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 So..since my problem is getting worse, i figured i should be concerned and ask what it could be.. I've noticed pulling out from stop lights or so, i hear a clinking that gets quieter, yet faster as i speed up.. OK no biggie..i just ignore it.. but if i brake really hard, it tends to make a loud pop sound and jerk to the right.. (the side that makes the sound when rolling) Anyone have any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 So..since my problem is getting worse, i figured i should be concerned and ask what it could be.. I've noticed pulling out from stop lights or so, i hear a clinking that gets quieter, yet faster as i speed up.. OK no biggie..i just ignore it.. but if i brake really hard, it tends to make a loud pop sound and jerk to the right.. (the side that makes the sound when rolling) Anyone have any ideas? If you think its brake related, I say jack it up, remove wheels, check brakes. I had a bad ball joint on my 2WD Hardbody that did the same thing you are describing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NissanNismoZ Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 (edited) If you think its brake related, I say jack it up, remove wheels, check brakes. I had a bad ball joint on my 2WD Hardbody that did the same thing you are describing though. Hmm..when i last checked everything was fine..i dont think its a ball joint because my wheel doesnt move up or down when i jack it up and try to move it.. last i checked everything looked fine. but i suppose ill remove it today and see if its just the caliper.. im thinking the caliper could be loose or something..not sure but im worried its going to be the death of me.. It also pulls to that side while driving.. if that helps any..? Thanks! Edited November 11, 2011 by NissanNismoZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 My ball joint didnt seem bad either, I could do the shake test and it seemed fine. The force of the braking though was a lot more than I could put it through, it was pretty toast. If its pulling, you've got major issues so you need to pull a wheel and inspect anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewebster Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 If the problem is bad enough that you're worried for your safety you should really take it to a mechanic if you can't figure it out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NissanNismoZ Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 OK so after i washed it and waxed it..devoting a whole day to IT. I lifted it again..and found out: The wheel makes a noise when kick it..the same noise i hear when i brake or am going down the road at a low speed! The wheel does NOT move left to right.. The wheel DOES move a tiny amount up and down (may be in and out, not sure) but, when i do that, it makes that sound im talking about.. So what is this? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 OK so after i washed it and waxed it..devoting a whole day to IT. I lifted it again..and found out: The wheel makes a noise when kick it..the same noise i hear when i brake or am going down the road at a low speed! The wheel does NOT move left to right.. The wheel DOES move a tiny amount up and down (may be in and out, not sure) but, when i do that, it makes that sound im talking about.. So what is this? Thanks! Did you remove the wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NissanNismoZ Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 Did you remove the wheel? nope, i just lifted it to check for looseness in the wheel..it honestly felt like the lugnuts were loose..but they werent.. just to help describe how it felt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Wheel bearing. Has to be the wheel bearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 ^^^^ Or lower ball joint. Sometimes the weight of the knuckle/tire/brake/bearings can hide lower balljoint problems. Jack up the truck so that the front wheel is only an inch or two off the ground, then put a long prybar under the tire, and lift up. If there's play, that you didn't notice before, it's most likely the lower ball joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Have someone watch or let them do it and you watch, you can tell if its the ball joint because you will see it moving in and out of the socket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NissanNismoZ Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 whoa..so..i looked and noticed how dangerous a failed ball joint can be..yeah, im having that checked right away!!! Actually kinda scary.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NissanNismoZ Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 Had it checked out, they seemed concerned how there's play left and righ, but they tried the pry at trick, and the wheel didn't move.. They referred to the proble Neon possibly upper ball joint/bearings and the pitman arm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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