> For those experiencing a popping noise from your Dak when turning, check
> your rear leaf spring shackles. On my 98, there was a quarter inch gap
> allowing the leaf spring to shift side to side when turning sharply. For
> some reason the driver side shackle bolt was not tightened properly from
the
> factory as there was very little thread showing from the end of the bolt
to
> the nut. After getting the bolt tightened the popping sound went away.
May
> be a good idea to check them even if your are not experiencing a noise
when
> turning.
Obviously, they don't use the same 800 pound gorilla that tightens the
factory spark plugs.
Grady Ogburn
'98 Sport CC 4x4
5.2l, 5 Speed
Mesa Headers & Cat
K&N FIPK, JET PCM
Gibson/MagnaFlow "FrankenPipe" Exhaust
Leer Topper
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