Front end "Pop" - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Racinfan83 · 04-29-2014

Once in awhile when turning at slow speed I will get a "pop" from I believe the right front. Not always and usually will just do it once. I have checked front end for loose stuff - and car was just State Safety Inspected, and checked over by my local shop since I still have a vibration - with nothing loose found. Any ideas? (I would assume nothing has ever been changed with 19k miles)

scottfab · 04-29-2014

Ball joint or tie rod end time.
Pretty easy stuff.

Racinfan83 · 04-30-2014

Are those parts ZR-1 specific - or regular C4? Part #'s?

Paul Workman · 04-30-2014

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Originally Posted by Racinfan83

Are those parts ZR-1 specific - or regular C4? Part #'s?

Ball joints and tie-rod ends are C4 - not Z specific. (I just ordered a MOOG ball joint for my Z. Kinda pricy, compared to the OEM stuff, but I don't figure to have to do it again either.

XfireZ51 · 04-30-2014

I just did all four corners w new Moog tie rods. Rock Auto is a great source.
$37 each.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...058&cc=1041321

Racinfan83 · 04-30-2014

Very cool! Will look into that later this year when my funds build back up. Nothing is loose so Its probably safe. I buy quite a bit of stuff from Rock Auto anyway - so thanks for the link!

Hib Halverson · 05-01-2014

While it is true that worn bushings, ball joints or tie rod ends can cause "pop" or "creaking" noises when driving at slow speeds and the steering is at or near full lock, you, also, need to look past those problems.

1) Make sure the bolts holding the two supports that run between the frame and the front crossmember are tightened to specification.

2) Make sure the bolts holding the two supports which run from the hood latch mounts down to the frame rails are tight.

3) Make sure the steering rack mounts are tight.

4) Make sure the control arm shaft mounting bolts are tight.

Racinfan83 · 05-01-2014

Thanks Hib! Never thought of that for sure. Will check bolts soon...

04-29-2014	#1
Racinfan83 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Eastern Missouri Posts: 773	Front end "Pop" Once in awhile when turning at slow speed I will get a "pop" from I believe the right front. Not always and usually will just do it once. I have checked front end for loose stuff - and car was just State Safety Inspected, and checked over by my local shop since I still have a vibration - with nothing loose found. Any ideas? (I would assume nothing has ever been changed with 19k miles) __________________ [LEFT][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC][/LEFT] [CENTER][COLOR=Indigo][SIZE=4][I][B] Now Sold 1990 ZR-1 #2093, Black on Black..[/B][/I][/SIZE][/COLOR][/CENTER]

04-29-2014	#2
scottfab Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland Oregon metro area (Washington side) Posts: 3,207	Re: Front end "Pop" Ball joint or tie rod end time. Pretty easy stuff. __________________ Scott Vett owner since 1979._It's about the car and the people Last edited by scottfab; 04-29-2014 at 09:25 PM.

04-30-2014	#3
Racinfan83 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Eastern Missouri Posts: 773	Re: Front end "Pop" Are those parts ZR-1 specific - or regular C4? Part #'s? __________________ [LEFT][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC][/LEFT] [CENTER][COLOR=Indigo][SIZE=4][I][B] Now Sold 1990 ZR-1 #2093, Black on Black..[/B][/I][/SIZE][/COLOR][/CENTER]

04-30-2014	#5
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,708	Re: Front end "Pop" I just did all four corners w new Moog tie rods. Rock Auto is a great source. $37 each. http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...058&cc=1041321 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

04-30-2014	#6
Racinfan83 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Eastern Missouri Posts: 773	Re: Front end "Pop" Very cool! Will look into that later this year when my funds build back up. Nothing is loose so Its probably safe. I buy quite a bit of stuff from Rock Auto anyway - so thanks for the link! __________________ [LEFT][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC][/LEFT] [CENTER][COLOR=Indigo][SIZE=4][I][B] Now Sold 1990 ZR-1 #2093, Black on Black..[/B][/I][/SIZE][/COLOR][/CENTER]

05-01-2014	#7
Hib Halverson Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CenCoast California Posts: 899	Re: Front end "Pop" While it is true that worn bushings, ball joints or tie rod ends can cause "pop" or "creaking" noises when driving at slow speeds and the steering is at or near full lock, you, also, need to look past those problems. 1) Make sure the bolts holding the two supports that run between the frame and the front crossmember are tightened to specification. 2) Make sure the bolts holding the two supports which run from the hood latch mounts down to the frame rails are tight. 3) Make sure the steering rack mounts are tight. 4) Make sure the control arm shaft mounting bolts are tight.

05-01-2014	#8
Racinfan83 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Eastern Missouri Posts: 773	Re: Front end "Pop" Thanks Hib! Never thought of that for sure. Will check bolts soon... __________________ [LEFT][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC][/LEFT] [CENTER][COLOR=Indigo][SIZE=4][I][B] Now Sold 1990 ZR-1 #2093, Black on Black..[/B][/I][/SIZE][/COLOR][/CENTER]