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04 FX4 Front-End rattle...

Old 07-10-2016, 04:59 PM
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I recently replaced the sway-bar links because I had "The Klunk" while turning. Truck has a 3"level in the front. Its been great for about a month, now every time I hit a bump, something in the driver's side front suspension rattles pretty loudly. It happens mostly at low speeds, I haven't noticed it at highway speeds... Any help would be appreciated...
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How would you like us to help ?
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I haven't had time to get under there yet... Just wondering what might be the most likely culprit... Was thinking Ball-joints...
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Yep...worn out ball joints rattle. Best bet is to jack the front end and start shaking stuff.. anything else would be a guessing game. Good Luck
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The 3" level block is a bit much on stock upper control arms, may need to look at getting something aftermarket.

Back when I had my SCAB one of the struts came loose from the bottom mounting bushing. Might be somewhere to look if your ball joints check out fine.


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