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Old Oct 4, 2014 | 09:52 PM
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2 month new 6" rcx suspension on my 06 4x4 and just changed my link rods but every time I hit a little bump or a small pothole (because I live in New Orleans) I can hear a clunk coming from the front end. Any ideas on where else to look ? I'm going to the shop this week, who lifted my truck (I was 50% involved) to make sure ever bolt is tight.
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Old Oct 5, 2014 | 12:32 AM
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Old Oct 5, 2014 | 01:45 AM
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What does that mean ^ , I use my iPhone to read and post threads because I'm always at work
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Old Oct 5, 2014 | 08:40 AM
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What does that mean ^ , I use my iPhone to read and post threads because I'm always at work
"subscribed" because I would like any and all info about front end suspension clunks. I'm curious to see what he finds his sound to be.
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Old Oct 5, 2014 | 11:09 AM
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check sway bar links?
on my 97-03 f series trucks i had the same issue and found that the sway bar links were shot and broken
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Old Oct 5, 2014 | 12:05 PM
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I just replaced the sway bar links Friday so those are snug, I'm thinking since I lifted it 6-7 weeks ago that when I check the front end out this week, a bolt might have a little play(like one of the big bolts
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Old Oct 5, 2014 | 12:36 PM
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Strut mounts. Recheck them
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Old Oct 5, 2014 | 12:54 PM
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Thanks ^^^ I will do that right after the saints win !!!!!!!
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Old Oct 5, 2014 | 01:48 PM
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Someone mentioned that it might be the tortion keys, I'm not too sure where they are but he said I probably need to replace my stock shocks.
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Old Oct 5, 2014 | 06:30 PM
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Ford uses coil spring for the front end. GM uses torsion bars and the keys you mentioned. I'm betting on sway bar end links.
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