To start I replaced everything about a year ago, all bushings, ball joints, yada...., except the upper strut mounts. I didn't think that they were wear items at the time so now that I know better how can I tell if they need to be replaced? I do have a weird noise coming from the passenger side that has gotten noticably worse over time, and now I've even heard the classic ball joint "POP" when turning and backing up. Just wondering if anybody has had a similiar experience wiht them. Also, any suggestions on where to get them, brand, or even price.
Thanks in advance.

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'86 TA, T-tops, T-5, 3.73, 4 wheel disks 350, compucam 2040, performer intake,SLP Headers, 3" race magnum muffler, 1.6 Comp rockers, Ripper shifter, perf. friction pads, Hypertech ignition, Earls brake hoses, Hotchkis springs, Tokico Illumina 5 adjustable shocks and struts, Lakewood panhard and trailing arms
14.73 @ 95... traction still a problem

[This message has been edited by slowTA (edited May 08, 2001).]

 

Come on somebody has to know something about this.

 

I would also like to know.

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, Jon (350 TBI!)
91 Red My website

 

My 84 Z28 did this all the time. I felt like I was driving a dodge intrepid HAHA. It wasn't worth repairing because the car has 320,000 Km and now somebody bought it ans is using the drive train in one he is building hahah. It makes a weird pop sound that goes away sometimes. My toyota 4X4 did it too.

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91 Z28 Camaro
305 TPI
Flowmaster 3" exhaust
700R4 with 2000 Stall and shift kit 3.42 rearend
One sweet sounding system

 

On a buick I had the strut bearings at the top of the struts were bad. There was a creaking sound as the steering wheel was turned. I have just replaced the struts on my 83 and the bearings were rough so I replaced them now instead of later

 

So is everyone saying that it is most likely the cause of the noise. I've checked the wheel bearings and they were nice and snug with no signs of wear.