Popping & scraping

bobwalter · 10-08-2017, 06:59 AM

Just got a new to me ‘99 DS (A9922) in nice shape. Runs and rides nice. It appears that the very end of the front leaf spring is rubbing on the inside of the front rims, especially in reverse. When I back up, it has a popping and a scraping sound and it appears to have some drag. When I run forward, it does not scrape and has no drag. Is this a sign that it needs new bushings? The service manual seems to call for a brass(?) bushing... My neighbor changed his and he used a rubber bushing with a sleeve. Which is correct? I am confused...
Thanks
Bob

Also, the brake lights seem to stay on. Is the switch a timer or a straight switch?

mgray70 · 10-08-2017, 07:24 AM

You need me rubber bushings. You probably need them in the front and the back.

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NoleFan4Ever · 10-08-2017, 07:49 AM

Yes, replace the bushings.

For the brake light, check both the switch and the adjustment that is underneath it. It is one of the two.

scrannel · 10-08-2017, 09:36 AM

Had this issue. Be sure you check tightness of all nuts on suspension. Can't remember which one it was, but found it with when off and when I tightened one nut, ended problem. Sorry I can't be more exact, but it's obvious with wheel off.

Think it was #17 in this schematic.

https://www.golfcartpartsdirect.com/...susp_lower.jpg

TahoeDawgZ71 · 10-08-2017, 10:10 PM

101558302 rubber bushings and 1012303 sleeves. Replace them. That's your issue.

bobwalter · 10-09-2017, 05:48 AM

Thanks for the help,guys.

10-08-2017, 07:24 AM	#2
mgray70 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Deep Run, NC Posts: 2,544	Re: Popping & scraping You need me rubber bushings. You probably need them in the front and the back. Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk

10-08-2017, 07:49 AM	#3
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: Popping & scraping Yes, replace the bushings. For the brake light, check both the switch and the adjustment that is underneath it. It is one of the two.

10-08-2017, 09:36 AM	#4
scrannel Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 190	Re: Popping & scraping Had this issue. Be sure you check tightness of all nuts on suspension. Can't remember which one it was, but found it with when off and when I tightened one nut, ended problem. Sorry I can't be more exact, but it's obvious with wheel off. Think it was #17 in this schematic. https://www.golfcartpartsdirect.com/...susp_lower.jpg
scrannel Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 190

10-08-2017, 10:10 PM	#5
TahoeDawgZ71 revolutiongolfcars.com Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Golf Car Capital of The World... Augusta, Georgia Posts: 10,224	Re: Popping & scraping 101558302 rubber bushings and 1012303 sleeves. Replace them. That's your issue.

10-09-2017, 05:48 AM	#6
bobwalter Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Sebastian,Fl. Posts: 62	Re: Popping & scraping Thanks for the help,guys.

10-08-2017, 06:59 AM	#1
bobwalter Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Sebastian,Fl. Posts: 62	Popping & scraping Just got a new to me ‘99 DS (A9922) in nice shape. Runs and rides nice. It appears that the very end of the front leaf spring is rubbing on the inside of the front rims, especially in reverse. When I back up, it has a popping and a scraping sound and it appears to have some drag. When I run forward, it does not scrape and has no drag. Is this a sign that it needs new bushings? The service manual seems to call for a brass(?) bushing... My neighbor changed his and he used a rubber bushing with a sleeve. Which is correct? I am confused... Thanks Bob Also, the brake lights seem to stay on. Is the switch a timer or a straight switch?

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