Have had this problem since installed OME Springs, MAF Bushings, etc. Have heard a few different explanations but what can I do? I thought I saw a thread related to this but cant find it...
Old Man Emu "Popping" noise. (1 Viewer)
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chappohj47
Chappo Built
Does it only do it under flex
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Yes, even a gentle flex, like turning a corner slow speed in pavement.
I had a similar problem and it ended up being the bushing sleeve in the rear part of the front springs that was shifting and allowing the spring pack to hit the hanger. From what I researched is that they are pressed fit in but some would work loose.
I ended up welding the sleeve in the spring eye and that solved the clunking. Hope this helps.
I ended up welding the sleeve in the spring eye and that solved the clunking. Hope this helps.
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Very nice. Thanks.
My bet is on the urethane bushings. The old design didn't get any grease in there, and they would dry out and seize up in the eye holes. When you turn and they flex, they'll pop free a little. Drove me crazy thinking it was suspension or steering. Changed the bushings to the new design that has grease grooves, not a single pop since..
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So you used the OME bushings I assume?
Hi Adam
I had that stupid noise with my new OME kit but since I replaced the plastic retainer with steel there is no more noise.
OME vs Ironman vs HFS vs...
I had that stupid noise with my new OME kit but since I replaced the plastic retainer with steel there is no more noise.
OME vs Ironman vs HFS vs...
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Seems like consenses is to switch from third party poly bushings to the OME bushings.
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Wheres the video Paul?
Same here. Clunk drives me nuts
Had a similar experience. I got the sleeves welded in place on my springs as well. Have only done this on the rear, but it made a huge difference in ride quality. x2 on only using OME bushings. I like the OME Greasable Shackles as well.
ROTM- klinetime574 - OME Spring Sleeve Welding
ROTM- klinetime574 - OME Spring Sleeve Welding
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Found the video, so it sounds like OME bushings AND welding sleeves.
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Got it Paul, I found the video in the link you sent. Thanks again for the info, I'm going to replace bushings as they are pretty trashed, and weld the retainers.
SAS
Seeking higher vistas
I had the same issue with OME bushings that were 7-8 years old; disassembled, cleaned, and lubricated. Solved my problem.
Sorry not to get back sooner. Yes, OME bushings are what I used. The old style was basically a cylinder, the new is more like a cog, with grease grooves lengthwise. I've got the greaseable shackles, so I thought I was good to go, but the grease had no where to go but back out the zirc fitting..
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Cool thanks, I have the great able shackles, need to change to OME bushings and I think I'm going to weld the sleeves. Easy enough fix, Klunk is annoying.
Not sure about the need to weld the sleeves. I haven't done it, and the front end is smooth, no popping. I've still got the old bushings in the rear, and when it's been raining a bit, they will start to creak a little. Thanks for reminding me, I need to change the rear bushings..
