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Old 09-30-2020, 12:00 PM
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When steering my '72 Trans Am at very low speed, the steering/suspension will occasionally "pop". I don't notice any other issues but I'm curious what to look for. Thx!

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Old 09-30-2020, 02:36 PM
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upper control arm bushings and or lost alignment shims
in just one direction of turning ?
turning into the drive way ?

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Old 10-01-2020, 06:27 AM
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upper control arm bushings and or lost alignment shims
in just one direction of turning ?
turning into the drive way ?
Yes, like turning in the driveway. It’s only happened a few times and I’m not sure if it’s while turning in the same direction.

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Stabilizer link hole wore oblong lower control arm....????

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Check for a cracked lower control arm just inside the lower ball joint. It seems to be a thing especially after they've been replaced and pressed in. I haven't experienced it but do a search on this site... it's happened more than a few times.

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