Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt Problems in popular cars
Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem is a common vehicle problem that happens to most car brands and models. The following is a sample list of Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problems reported in most popular vehicles.
Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem of Chevrolet Tahoe
The vehicle was a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. VIN of the vehicle was 1GNEC13R8X_. My Tahoe has been brought in for repairs 6 times for a knocking or crunching noise when turning stopping or going over bumps. The dealer has changed both rear springs,shackles, u-bolts and re-tourqued the front control arms, trans cross member bolts, fuel tank mounting straps and brackets to proper specs. The vehicle contiues to make this noise. It was 09/15/2000 when this front suspension leaf spring u-bolt issue happened.
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Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem of Chevrolet Silverado
I recently purchased a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, it is leaning very badly to the driver side of the vehicle. I was told the vehicle is not damaged, bent, or warped in any way. I was told it was just built "that badly, and should have never passed an inspection of any kind". The dealership first tried to use the slack adjuster bars that are made to adjust this kind of problem. This fix did not work since it was leaning so badly. They ordered special parts (a shim and longer u-bolts) and installed them a couple days later. This also did not come even close to fixing the problem, and I was once again sent on my way. I am now waiting for a response from gm, while I am still being forced to drive my unsafe vehicle which I feel is at great risk for a rollover. This front suspension leaf spring u-bolt problem happened on Jan. 15, 2007.
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Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem of Dodge Ram 2500
The vehicle having this issue was a 2000 Dodge 2500. The car had a crash. My 2000 model Dodge 2500 3/4 ton pickup lost it's rear axel under normal driving conditions. It has camper package which included a special helper spring on the rear suspension. My insurance company has informed me that the u-bolts holding my rear end on had broke free of the spring assembly. Causing my truck to roll side over side and the come to a rest on it's passenger side. The rear axle was found 100 yards away from the truck. This defect has been noted on the 2001 series trucks of the same body style and make. I was traveling at 65 mph on a straight stretch of highway known as IL rj 6 1 mile north of I-74. The truck began to get loose. I noticed the back of my truck start to come around and then when I tried to counter steer I lost control and roll side over side onto the median. The rear axle seemed as if it had shifted back on one side causing it to swing the back of the truck around. Local law enforcement also noted this to be very possible due to the accident scene. My insurance compnay noted that they believe the u-bolts failed and are currently sending the truck to chicago, IL for an extensive investigation into the cause of the failure. My insurance company is state farm insurance. I was not badly injured in the accident, but doctors and police told me I was very lucky to have walked away. Mr. This issue happened on Friday, October 11, 2002.
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Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem of Dodge Intrepid
The vehicle involved is a 1998 Dodge Intrepid. While driving at low speed (pulling into parking lot) front axle broke in half and wheel fell off. If this would have occurred at high speed, could have been serious danger on the road. This front suspension leaf spring u-bolt problem happened on January 16, 2004.
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Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem of Ford E-450
The car involved is a 2000 Ford E-450. While driving two u-bolts on the left side of the vehicle broke, causing the vehicle to lean, a tire blewout and created a hole in the bottom of the ambulance, the attorney general for the state of minnesota wrote in behalf of the rushford community ambulance service, the vehicle was equipped with a velvet ride suspension. This front suspension leaf spring u-bolt issue occurred Sunday, Mar. 24, 2002.
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Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem of Ford F-250
The car involved was a 1997 Ford f250. VIN of the vehicle was 3FTHF26F5V_. In may 1997 I purchashed this vehichle new. My problems began with a torn seat cover and deffective sun visors. Those problems were fixed. Due to the distance from my residnce to st. Helens auto center, I began taking my vehichle to land mark Ford, located at 12000 s. S. 66th Ave. Tigard,or. 97281. On July 27, 1998 I took the vehichle to landmark because of a poping noise in the front suspension. The noise was verified. No repairs done at that time. On August 05, 1998 I took the vehichl to landmark for poping noise, noise was verified. Landmark found the crossmember loose, tightened front suspension bolt, leaf spring u-bolt, a-arm to frame bolts, replaced #2 huck rivet, loosened and ajusted tranny crossmember. Thier invoice states "retest ok. " on August 12, 1998 vehichle was taken into landmark for poping noise in front end, and because the vehichle pulls to the left. Alighnment was off and set to speks. On September 12, 1998 vehichle was taken to landmark for poping noise in front suspension. They replaced. It was Nov. 27, 1998 when this front suspension leaf spring u-bolt issue happened.
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Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem of GMC Jimmy
The vehicle having this issue was a 2000 GMC Jimmy. The VIN of this Jimmy is 1GKDT13WXY_. The entire car is defective, though it does not state it is a lemon. I purchased it used. I have replaced many major parts that are not considered routine maintenance, such a driver's door hinges and bearings, hood release cable, steering arm (twice) hubs (twice) the wiring system is faulty. I have gone through 4 alternators in under 2 1/2 years. It was Monday, November 1, 2004 when this front suspension leaf spring u-bolt issue occurred.
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Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem of Honda CR-V
The vehicle was a 2002 Honda Cr-v. While driving 15 mph, without warning, the front axle of her vehicle broke. Honda advised the contact that she would have to pay $6,000 for the damage since there were no related recalls. The failure mileage was 43,197 and the current mileage was 43,000. This front suspension leaf spring u-bolt issue occurred Mar. 27, 2007.
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Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem of Hyundai Sonata
The vehicle is a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. Vehicle has problems with front vibration. The vehicle veered left and the consumer lost control of steering. The cause was found to be broken u-bolt. The vehicle began to vibrate from front end while the consumer was driving and the cause was determined to be front left axle failure, which was replaced. Brakes constantly squeak and pulsate, but the dealer could not duplicate the problem. The failure date was Apr. 1, 2002.
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Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem of Jeep Wrangler
The vehicle involved was a 1998 Jeep Wrangler. There was crash involved with this problem. Driver lost control of the steering due to a malfunction of the u bolt that caused the I beam to break. Driver ran into a truck. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
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Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem of Mazda MAZDA6
The vehicle was a 2003 Mazda Mazda6. I purchased my Mazda 6s in February of 2003. I have loved this car since the day I first saw it. In December of 2003, I began hearing grinding/moaning sounds from the front suspension area when making slow turns into a parking space. This happened approximately 3-4 weekly. I took my 6s in for it's regular service in December (oil change and tire rotation), and advised my dealership of the noise I was hearing. I was told that my one front tire was 2 lbs low, and that is what caused the noise. The vehicle only had 12000 miles at this time, and I knew the service tech was sugar coating the problem. On January 9, 2004, I was leaving work to go home when I had some serious problems with my vehicle on the way home. As I was getting on the expressway, I experienced severe vibration in the steering wheel and also under the driver seat, along with the vehicle would not accelerate over 3,000 rpm no matter how hard I pressed the accelerator. I was terrified to drive this vehicle home in this condition, but I had no choice at this time. By the way the vehicle was acting, I thought I either had a flat tire or there was a problem with my engine. I took my vehicle the next day to the dealer, which it took them 4 days to confirm the problem. The concluded that my front axle was faulty, and needed to be replaced. It took 10 days to get my vehicle back, and so far the issue has been resolved. I just wish the dealer would have taken me more seriously back in December and maybe this problem could have been avoided. The failure date was January 10, 2004.
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Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem of Suzuki Grand Vitara
The vehicle is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara. While driving axle assembly slid out causing loss of power. Dealer contacted. Please provide additional information. Ts. It was 11/14/2002 when this front suspension leaf spring u-bolt issue occurred.
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Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem of Toyota Tacoma
I own a 2008 Toyota Tacoma access cab off-rod 4x4. A leaf in the passenger side leaf spring broke while driving. I was driving along and I started to hear a clanking metal on metal noise that I had not heard before. I was close to home so I drove there and when I looked underneath the second leaf from the top was broken in two right behind the u-bolt holding the rear axle to the leaf pack. I had it repaired by a local shop who replaced the broken leaf and added another full leaf to both leaf packs(passenger and driver side) on the truck. Before it broke, the springs on both sides were already flat when unloaded and if I put any amount of weight in the back I was hitting the bump stops very easily. The failure date was Tuesday, February 18, 2014.
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Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem of Toyota Tundra
The vehicle involved is a 2001 Toyota Tundra. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 5TBRT34131_. Vehicle was shaking, felt from rear of vehicle. Made loud popping sound from rearend of vehicle when articulating a turn on a hill, or road bump. It was found that the rearend u-bolts that attach the rearend to the leaf springs were extremely loose. The rear drive axle was literally falling out from under the vehicle. This vehicle has had no work done pertaining to the u bolts, they should not have came loose. It was Jul. 23, 2009 when this front suspension leaf spring u-bolt issue occurred.
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Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem of Volvo 770
The car was a 1999 Volvo 770. The u-bolt(s) has been a problem, one of the axles had broken while driving causing the tires to smoke and the shock to hang down. (Volvo replaced all axles and tires) the wiring harness has been a problem as well, the dash lights the circuit braeker frequently.
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Front Suspension Leaf Spring U-bolt problem of Volvo 770
The vehicle is a 1999 Volvo 770. Vehicle is experiencing u-bolt problems. Had them replaced 3 times.
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