Popping Sound from down below??

[shoinoff95]

I get this popping sound when I first accelerate or when I first hit the brakes when slowing down. I am guessing maybe its the subframe bushing; but my question----is it because my SHO has never had the subframe bolt recall done or is it making sound just because of worn out bushings? [shrug]Or could it possibly be any other bushings? When it pops, it sounds almost right underneath the drivers door or in the vicinity.........any suggestions?

 

[91 SHOplus]

If you've not had the recal done, then what are you waiting for? It's free after all.

You don't want to drop your subframe on the hwy doing 70.

 

[shoinoff95]

I tried to get the recall done about 6 months ago, but the Ford dealership in my town just kept giving me the run-around so I pretty much just said f*^k them. finger Then I had to do some major engine work since I had a rod bearing that went south and while I was at it, I did the 60K since it had not been done yet and I was sittin at 108K miles on the car. So 3 months later I get the SHO back up and running and now this is where I am sitting. I still am planning on the whole suspension upgrade thumb and replacing all of the bushings, shocks and springs, and mow maybe subframe bushings. Whew!! headbang

 

[ThePOWERtoRULE]

I had a similar problem, *** replaced my SFBs with Gen 3s. Mine were torn up pretty bad, one had a large crack and the top ring was rusted away and it jsut kind of fell apart in my hand.

The problem, however, didn't go away.
I now think it's the front motor mount, but I'm not sure. I also need new struts and initially though that they might play a role in it.

We'll find out out, eventually.

 

[SHOtimer]

My old subframe bushings were shot at 150k. They made noise when I first accelerated, braked, and turning in parking lots, speedbumps..and the such. What I did was put Aluminum subframe bushing in and went to a dealership and bought 2 subframe recall kits (new bolts and washers and such). What a difference! No more noises and a much more solid feel, it is amazing. Well, that is what I suggest you do, don't take it to the dealer just buy the recall sets and do it yourself.
Doug