1995-2003 S10 & Blazer Front End Clunk Pop Fix!!! Read!!

BlazerLT · 10-17-2004, 07:54 PM

Guys,

I thought I found that the sway bar bushings were causing my front end passenger clunk and popping but guess what, they weren't.

Before I drop the bomb and show what I learned through scouring the internet, I have replaced the following:

Lower Ball Joints
Passenger Upper Ball Joint
Sway Bar End Links (Had to be replaced Anyways)
Sway Bar Bushings
Front and Rear Shocks

Total bill: ~US$600

After all of that, it wasn't even the problem. There is a service bulletin that talk about this in this upcoming video.

Want to know what the clunk is? Here you go!

Remove this 7mm screw holding the small outer cowl inserts over the hinges. Close the hood.

Remove the covers carefully and don't break the clips.

The hingles will be attached and they are a 13mm nut and bolt.

http://www.tweaknews.net/decarbon/clunkfix.AVI <----Right Click, Save As

That's right, a $2 dollar part fixes this problem that has pissed so many Blazer owners off.

This is the service bulletin that came out in 2001 I believe. Covers all S10 and Blazers.

http://www.zr2.com/frequently_asked_.../clunking.html

Scroll Down to Rattle.

There you have it, I temporarily laid a couple bunched up shop towels under the flat part in the video and went for a drive on the roughest washboard road within 50 miles and never heard a thing.

Hope you don't go through what I went through.

hotrodblazer4.3 · 10-17-2004, 09:31 PM

Excellent information. Very nicely presented. I really wish more members could be as helpful.

BlazerLT · 10-17-2004, 09:42 PM

Your welcome.

This is the solution to the clunking everyone is hearing in either the driver's or passeenger front when going over bumps etc.....

Install the spring washers and you will be fixed.

EmptyPockets · 10-18-2004, 03:42 PM

is it the clunk that sounds like its coming from right below the pedal area? I get a clunk when I am stopped and then acceralte most of the time...you think its the same shit?

EmptyPockets · 10-18-2004, 03:43 PM

THIS NEEDS TO BE STICKY'D!!!!!!!!!!!!

BlazerLT · 10-18-2004, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by EmptyPockets
is it the clunk that sounds like its coming from right below the pedal area? I get a clunk when I am stopped and then acceralte most of the time...you think its the same shit?

For the 5minutes it takes, I would check it out just to be sure.

Mind sounded like it was coming from the passenger foot area and it was the hood.

New washers are in and everything is SILENT! Like a new truck...

I am SOOOO HAPPY!!!

uk85blazer · 10-25-2004, 10:06 AM

does this apply to my 89 blazer as i have a similar noise from the drivers side.

BlazerLT · 10-25-2004, 12:16 PM

Sure, see if your hood hinge is loose.

You have to go out and wiggle it like I did to see.

loblzr · 10-26-2004, 05:53 PM

Awesome, I developed that same problem after my last paint job (we had the hood off). I thought it was inside my door since i did the upholstery at the same time, Thanks alot for the research and part #'s.

BlazerLT · 10-26-2004, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by loblzr
Awesome, I developed that same problem after my last paint job (we had the hood off). I thought it was inside my door since i did the upholstery at the same time, Thanks alot for the research and part #'s.

No problem, I love when my help is appreciated.

Blazen1990 · 05-05-2007, 11:13 PM

Wow let me check that out mine is making the same sound. I was thinking it might be the bushings.
Thanks BlazerLT

Superbee · 05-05-2007, 11:40 PM

ok my buddy with a 97 s10 had this problem and tried this last year but the hole is worn out. if you put a nut and bolt in it work pivit of course. what do you do then?

1998BlazeUp · 05-12-2007, 10:15 AM

damn i cant see the movie it only plays in audio form

03dirtydime · 06-05-2007, 09:25 PM

Same thing here

**Spyderman358** · 06-06-2007, 01:07 AM

have to upgrade quick time guys!

10-17-2004, 07:54 PM	#1
BlazerLT OST Co-Founder Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 369 Ride: 1995 Blazer LT 4Door 4x4 Seller Rating: (0)	1995-2003 S10 & Blazer Front End Clunk Pop Fix!!! Read!! Guys, I thought I found that the sway bar bushings were causing my front end passenger clunk and popping but guess what, they weren't. Before I drop the bomb and show what I learned through scouring the internet, I have replaced the following: Lower Ball Joints Passenger Upper Ball Joint Sway Bar End Links (Had to be replaced Anyways) Sway Bar Bushings Front and Rear Shocks Total bill: ~US$600 After all of that, it wasn't even the problem. There is a service bulletin that talk about this in this upcoming video. Want to know what the clunk is? Here you go! Remove this 7mm screw holding the small outer cowl inserts over the hinges. Close the hood. Remove the covers carefully and don't break the clips. The hingles will be attached and they are a 13mm nut and bolt. http://www.tweaknews.net/decarbon/clunkfix.AVI <----Right Click, Save As That's right, a $2 dollar part fixes this problem that has pissed so many Blazer owners off. This is the service bulletin that came out in 2001 I believe. Covers all S10 and Blazers. http://www.zr2.com/frequently_asked_.../clunking.html Scroll Down to Rattle. There you have it, I temporarily laid a couple bunched up shop towels under the flat part in the video and went for a drive on the roughest washboard road within 50 miles and never heard a thing. Hope you don't go through what I went through.

10-17-2004, 09:31 PM	#2
hotrodblazer4.3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hanover,PA Posts: 372 Ride: 88 S-10 Blazer, 97 S-10 Seller Rating: (7)	Excellent information. Very nicely presented. I really wish more members could be as helpful. __________________ The above opinion is my own and is subject to ridicule since age and experience mean nothing on these forums.

10-26-2004, 05:53 PM	#9
loblzr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Outside Houston TX Posts: 519 Ride: 95 4 DR Blazer Seller Rating: (4)	Awesome, I developed that same problem after my last paint job (we had the hood off). I thought it was inside my door since i did the upholstery at the same time, Thanks alot for the research and part #'s. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/id/1loblzr 3rd place Texas Heatwave 02 Mini SUV street, 1st place Texas Showdown 03 SUV Street, 2nd place Texas Heatwave 03 Mini SUV Full modified, 1st Place Rollout 2K3 SUV mild, 2nd place Houston Autorama semi mini sport wagon, 2nd place Dustoff 04 SUV Wild, 3rd lakefront tour 04, 1st heatwave 06, 2nd Dustoff 06

05-05-2007, 11:13 PM	#11
Blazen1990 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: california Posts: 91 Ride: 1990 blazer 4.3 v6 Seller Rating: (0)	Wow let me check that out mine is making the same sound. I was thinking it might be the bushings. Thanks BlazerLT __________________ 1990 Blazer 4.3 v6 1996 Blazer 4.3 v6 Gone

05-05-2007, 11:40 PM	#12
Superbee NOT BANNED ANYMORE! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lyndon, Kansas Posts: 6,370 Ride: 89 S10 Blazer 4wd Seller Rating: (0)	ok my buddy with a 97 s10 had this problem and tried this last year but the hole is worn out. if you put a nut and bolt in it work pivit of course. what do you do then? __________________ Blazer is for sale Blazer pics I NEED SCUDS

10-17-2004, 09:42 PM	#3
BlazerLT OST Co-Founder Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 369 Ride: 1995 Blazer LT 4Door 4x4 Seller Rating: (0)	Your welcome. This is the solution to the clunking everyone is hearing in either the driver's or passeenger front when going over bumps etc..... Install the spring washers and you will be fixed.

10-18-2004, 03:42 PM	#4
EmptyPockets Eat.Sleep.Lift...repeat Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: East Side Posts: 6,498 Ride: Seller Rating: (1)	is it the clunk that sounds like its coming from right below the pedal area? I get a clunk when I am stopped and then acceralte most of the time...you think its the same shit?

10-18-2004, 03:43 PM	#5
EmptyPockets Eat.Sleep.Lift...repeat Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: East Side Posts: 6,498 Ride: Seller Rating: (1)	THIS NEEDS TO BE STICKY'D!!!!!!!!!!!!

10-25-2004, 10:06 AM	#7
uk85blazer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Benfleet 30 miles eastof London Posts: 140 Ride: UPDATE;- 1982 s10 shortbo Seller Rating: (0)	does this apply to my 89 blazer as i have a similar noise from the drivers side.

10-25-2004, 12:16 PM	#8
BlazerLT OST Co-Founder Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 369 Ride: 1995 Blazer LT 4Door 4x4 Seller Rating: (0)	Sure, see if your hood hinge is loose. You have to go out and wiggle it like I did to see.

05-12-2007, 10:15 AM	#13
1998BlazeUp My blazer is my other job Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 189 Ride: 1998 chevy blazer ls 4x4 Seller Rating: (0)	damn i cant see the movie it only plays in audio form __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2587692/1 peep the ride sign the guestbook! Howz that fools?

06-05-2007, 09:25 PM	#14
03dirtydime Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 86 Ride: 03 s10 Seller Rating: (0)	Same thing here __________________ Too many mods to list www.cardomain.com/ride/2293608

06-06-2007, 01:07 AM	#15
Spyderman358 Blazin Low Supporter FireFighter/EMT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 113 Ride: 1996 Chevy Blazer Seller Rating: (0)	have to upgrade quick time guys!

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