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t . b o z · 09-24-2007, 03:01 AM

I recently replaced my worn out OEM tension rods with the SPL units. I realize that they are spherical rod ends, and that they will probably make some noise, but should they make a popping noise when making tight radius turns? Or at all?

Neejay · 09-24-2007, 03:23 AM

highly doubt it...

Be sure to contact SPL tomorrow. Are you 100% sure its the tension rods?

GSXRJJordan · 09-24-2007, 03:31 AM

popping noise could be bolts stripping out... I can't really think of anything else. The only way they're noisier is bumps/rattles while driving over bumps and trying to turn, not like "bangs" or "popping". Something's definitely wrong.

az_240 · 09-24-2007, 03:49 AM

torque em down tight..... i just installed mine the other day and they only popping noise I get is from the 2 way diff or from the 6 puck clutch.

Awesome tension rods btw

punxva · 09-24-2007, 11:57 AM

are your tie rods in good condition? since you did mention that you replaced your worn out tension rods, usually popping when turning is tie rods as well, so i'd check those, it could just be since you got those back up to par, now your noticing other worn out bushings

Neejay · 09-24-2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by punxva

are your tie rods in good condition? since you did mention that you replaced your worn out tension rods, usually popping when turning is tie rods as well, so i'd check those, it could just be since you got those back up to par, now your noticing other worn out bushings

Very good point...especially when going from rubber to spherical tension rods...now the tie rods are possibly showing signs of their age...

t . b o z · 09-25-2007, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Neejay

Very good point...especially when going from rubber to spherical tension rods...now the tie rods are possibly showing signs of their age...

Nope. They're Tein inners and outers, installed about 5 months ago.

And besides, the steering feels nice and tight, no slop in the steering wheel. I dont get it, I look at my ball joints, they look fine, no grease coming out.. all the bolts on the front carriage are on tight. Im at a loss.

WilloW · 09-25-2007, 12:19 AM

I've got the SPL TC rods on mine and there's no noise, so you might want to go back and check like they said.

kandyflip445 · 09-25-2007, 02:38 AM

Could be the strut mounts seizing. If the bearings are toast in those it can pop when you turn.

s13monkey · 09-25-2007, 03:25 AM

check the nuts on the control arm i had the same problem sometimes if your driving on a bad road the vibration can cause the nuts to come loose or they were just not tight enough. if the poping noise happens when you brake it that.

09-24-2007, 03:01 AM	#1
t . b o z Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Im in your fridge, stealin your foodz Posts: 60 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For those with aftermarket tension rods... I recently replaced my worn out OEM tension rods with the SPL units. I realize that they are spherical rod ends, and that they will probably make some noise, but should they make a popping noise when making tight radius turns? Or at all?

09-24-2007, 03:31 AM	#3
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	popping noise could be bolts stripping out... I can't really think of anything else. The only way they're noisier is bumps/rattles while driving over bumps and trying to turn, not like "bangs" or "popping". Something's definitely wrong. __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

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WilloW Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: * ** Posts: 1,529 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've got the SPL TC rods on mine and there's no noise, so you might want to go back and check like they said. __________________

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kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 40 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Could be the strut mounts seizing. If the bearings are toast in those it can pop when you turn. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

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s13monkey Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lynwood Age: 40 Posts: 200 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	check the nuts on the control arm i had the same problem sometimes if your driving on a bad road the vibration can cause the nuts to come loose or they were just not tight enough. if the poping noise happens when you brake it that. __________________

09-24-2007, 03:23 AM	#2
Neejay Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: lol Age: 39 Posts: 2,586 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Neejay Feedback Score: 2 reviews	highly doubt it... Be sure to contact SPL tomorrow. Are you 100% sure its the tension rods?

09-24-2007, 03:49 AM	#4
az_240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phx Posts: 3,097 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	torque em down tight..... i just installed mine the other day and they only popping noise I get is from the 2 way diff or from the 6 puck clutch. Awesome tension rods btw