Popping sound from front wheel

[follow maggie]

Those are new, I just replaced them yesterday. I filled both with grease & made all the bolts tight. Is there something else to installing those?

Other than alignment, no. I would be after inner and outer tie rod ends, maybe even a gearbox. Do you have someone that can rock the wheels back and forth while you look at parts?

When my neighbor gets home this afternoon I can.

That would make finding it a ton easier. Certainly check axles as well.
Are you really in Fargo?

I am in Fargo. When I was done fighting cancer & my doc gave me the ok, I sold my house outside Bremerton & bought a house here for better quality of life, cheaper living & better fishing/hunting

[Duckslayer89]

Thanks for the input, everyone. Seems like the cv axle is the best place to go next, so I’m going to replace that next week when I get paid. It’s a lot cheaper than I thought- $135 at napa for a new one.  Looking at it, it doesn’t seem too hard, maybe I can get it done in 3-4 hours. Famous last words!  I might do the ball joints also while I have it apart.

Unless it’s really bad I would think twice. The replacements at the auto parts store are kind of junk. At least compared to the OEM Toyota ones. I bought a rebuilt Toyota one where they use Toyota steel and everything. Idk if that’s an option for your truck though.

[follow maggie]

Do you mean the cv axle, or ball joints?

[Woodchuck]

Those are new, I just replaced them yesterday. I filled both with grease & made all the bolts tight. Is there something else to installing those?

Other than alignment, no. I would be after inner and outer tie rod ends, maybe even a gearbox. Do you have someone that can rock the wheels back and forth while you look at parts?

When my neighbor gets home this afternoon I can.

That would make finding it a ton easier. Certainly check axles as well.
Are you really in Fargo?

I am in Fargo. When I was done fighting cancer & my doc gave me the ok, I sold my house outside Bremerton & bought a house here for better quality of life, cheaper living & better fishing/hunting

Awesome, I grew up a little north and east of there. 

[Duckslayer89]

Do you mean the cv axle, or ball joints?

CV axle

[follow maggie]

Wow. I called the Chevy shop & they want $800 for a cv axle, so I went with the napa version. The GM one is probably better, but I doubt it’s 6 times better. Going to change it tomorrow, hopefully it’ll solve my problem so I can get to hunting!

[wadu1]

Last time I needed dealer parts they wanted too much and 6 weeks. Went to NAPA they said 4-6 hours and a 1/3 the price. Got it home it was the OEM box. Good luck from now on.

[follow maggie]

Last time I needed dealer parts they wanted too much and 6 weeks. Went to NAPA they said 4-6 hours and a 1/3 the price. Got it home it was the OEM box. Good luck from now on.

I’ve been buying napa parts for a long time & haven’t had a problem, so I think it’ll be fine. I was just really surprised at what chevy wanted for a part that I think is relatively simple.

[Duckslayer89]

Last time I needed dealer parts they wanted too much and 6 weeks. Went to NAPA they said 4-6 hours and a 1/3 the price. Got it home it was the OEM box. Good luck from now on.

I’ve been buying napa parts for a long time & haven’t had a problem, so I think it’ll be fine. I was just really surprised at what chevy wanted for a part that I think is relatively simple.

Ya I wouldn’t have paid the 600 per axle Toyota wanted. Would have went generic instead and rolled the dice. I found an online person who takes OEM axles and refurbs them using the factory steel for less than 1/2 the price and they have improved boots for pitch angles. That’s another thing is your truck lifted? Wears CVs out faster

[thinkingman]

CV joint.

[Alchase]

I do not know if they are similar, when the front drive shaft CV Joint went out in my Dodge Dakota, the dealer want $850 for a replacement. I tried three different one from Rockauto, none fit. I took it to a local drive live builder (he builds the drive lives for most of the Street outlaw guys) he rebuilt mine for $230.

[follow maggie]

Last time I needed dealer parts they wanted too much and 6 weeks. Went to NAPA they said 4-6 hours and a 1/3 the price. Got it home it was the OEM box. Good luck from now on.

I’ve been buying napa parts for a long time & haven’t had a problem, so I think it’ll be fine. I was just really surprised at what chevy wanted for a part that I think is relatively simple.

Ya I wouldn’t have paid the 600 per axle Toyota wanted. Would have went generic instead and rolled the dice. I found an online person who takes OEM axles and refurbs them using the factory steel for less than 1/2 the price and they have improved boots for pitch angles. That’s another thing is your truck lifted? Wears CVs out faster

It’s stock. There’s almost 160,000 on it with lots of off-road, four wheel driving, hauling a camper & equipment trailers, so I think it’s a normal wear item for how I use it. I’ll be surprised if the other side isn’t very far behind.

The axle nut is on tight. I broke my 1/2” torque wrench today standing on it trying to get the nut loose.

[follow maggie]

I do not know if they are similar, when the front drive shaft CV Joint went out in my Dodge Dakota, the dealer want $850 for a replacement. I tried three different one from Rockauto, none fit. I took it to a local drive live builder (he builds the drive lives for most of the Street outlaw guys) he rebuilt mine for $230.

That’s good to know. I’ll look around for one of those guys around here, or on the inter webs.

[thinkingman]

Last time I needed dealer parts they wanted too much and 6 weeks. Went to NAPA they said 4-6 hours and a 1/3 the price. Got it home it was the OEM box. Good luck from now on.

I’ve been buying napa parts for a long time & haven’t had a problem, so I think it’ll be fine. I was just really surprised at what chevy wanted for a part that I think is relatively simple.

Ya I wouldn’t have paid the 600 per axle Toyota wanted. Would have went generic instead and rolled the dice. I found an online person who takes OEM axles and refurbs them using the factory steel for less than 1/2 the price and they have improved boots for pitch angles. That’s another thing is your truck lifted? Wears CVs out faster

It’s stock. There’s almost 160,000 on it with lots of off-road, four wheel driving, hauling a camper & equipment trailers, so I think it’s a normal wear item for how I use it. I’ll be surprised if the other side isn’t very far behind.

The axle nut is on tight. I broke my 1/2” torque wrench today standing on it trying to get the nut loose.

I installed a reman axle on my VW Passat and the axle bolt was torque to yield...140lbs plus 180 degrees...I can vouch for a Harbor Freight breaker bar with a 4' extension on it!

[Ghost Hunter]

Our Forester was having popping noises and more.  It's in for 200k full service, which now includes 2 front axles, brakes, and a starter.   Still better than a 5 year payment plan, for us.  Just got truck out from round 2-3 with a lot of new steering components and no diagnosis on intermittent engine fuel issues.   Hoping to salvage what's left of hunting season.