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Thread: Front end problems

  1. #1
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    Default Front end problems

    About a month ago I started hearing and feeling this god awful sound on left turns, entirely at random.
    I took 97 3500 to a mechanic down the road and he did some work on it, about 1800 worth, as follows (from the invoice):

    Lower balljoints
    Upper balljoints
    Upper control arm bushings
    Pitman arm
    Steering knuckle/hub bearing assembly
    Front wheel alignment

    To make this short, I'm not a mechanic by trade but I am getting a little pissed off that this is some sort of big mystery.

    To describe the sound, it sounds like someone is smashing my left wheel with a crowbar.

    Thanks.
    Clay

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    Welcome aboard!

    That's covered most. Try rotating the tires, even if they've been previously completely eliminated. Check them for roundness and straight tread (belt separation, spin the tire and watch the tread, and the wheel), and check the wheels for cracks or other damage.
    1985 Blazer 6.2
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    Also, don't discount the rear end. Broken springs, bad bearings or bad tires/wheels/drums can cause issues that may seem like the front end.
    1985 Blazer 6.2
    2001 GMC 2500HD D/A
    dmaxmaverick@thedieselpage.com

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    Clay,
    I'm with DMax,
    I've seen some weird stuff (usually tire related) that can seem like front end problems.
    Dave
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    CV axle on the left front.

    When the joint is in the turn a failing/failed CV joint can make a lot of nasty noises and unless you go looking a failed joint does not jump off the page at you.
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    I agree, check the CV joints. (assuming it's a 4X4)

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