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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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Can someone please elaborate on this. Im 99% sure my Z71 has developed this. Also, this is not the typical intermediate shaft clunk. Its different.

Frame Snap and/or Popping Type Noise -- A frame snap or popping type noise can be duplicated on rough or smooth road surfaces with steering wheel input to the left or the right. This type of noise can be HEARD and is typically louder with the windows rolled down. For additional information, refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 03-08-61-002F or newer -- Snap/Popping Type Noise Coming from Front of Vehicle (Remove Front Crossmember, Change Fastener Orientation).

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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 11:46 AM
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sounds more like ball joints.
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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I had this happen for about two weeks on my 2500, thought it was ball joints or tie rods. Stopped doing it about a week ago. Dunno!
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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I've always wanted to know this too. My truck did this for a while but I took out the the transmission crossmember and member under the engine, cleaned the contact point and put it back together as tight as I could make it. Pop stopped.

It was much more prevalent in the summer though.
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