Popcorn popping sound

I have a 2013 platinum with a leveling kit running 20” wheels and 35’s. Purchased truck in 2016 with 41k miles and had the above upgrades added at that time. I have just over 80k now and have begun to experience a popping sound coming from somewhere in the front of the vehicle in the last 10k miles. You can actually hear it as soon as you turn on the vehicle before putting into drive. First thought it may be bearings in front hubs but it occurs while in park? I’m at a loss on guessing what the noise is. Anyone else experience this noise? Thanks for any assistance.

 

Welcome from CO. White is RIGHT!

Hopefully someone is able to answer your question soon.

 

That be the sound of cherries popping

 

Hi and welcome from SoCal!!!

My 2015 almost has 40,000 and havent had any popping sounds. Hooefully someone who has will come along and chime in

 

Same issues, bought used with 26,000 now at 68,000 noises around 50,000 believe need to torque everything down to spec

 

If it's just at startup, it could be the secondary air injection system pumping additional air into the catalytic converters, this would produce the popping sound for about 20 seconds upon startup, then go away (if the system is functioning properly). As soon as you start it up, go to the passenger wheel well and listen for the pumps to shut off after 20(ish) seconds. After that, listen for the popcorn...or lack of. That's my best guess

Oh...welcome to the club also! Keep us posted on your findings

 

Yikes! Let's hope not, he didn't say he was 4wd though

 

It is a 4 wheel drive and it does continue loud enough for me to hear at low speeds. Once these Nittos get to roaring I can’t hear it anymore at higher speeds. Could it something in steering??

 

Welcome from AZ!

Just taking a shot in the dark, but maybe something near the fan came loose and is slapping against a shield?

 

WELCOME.

 

That is a good thought. I have had debris get down past the filter when it got changed and made a noise like this before. Was a bitch cleaning it out.

 

Welcome from Ohio

 

Welcome to the party!!