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Old 12-01-2011, 09:39 PM
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When I go to back into my parking spot at home.. I put it in reverse and hit the gas and a loud popping sound comes from what sounds like the front driver side wheel well... no idea what it is... took my wheel off and saw nothing apparent... im no expert mechanic either... any suggestions would be great! Thanks!

Oh my trucks an 06 150 5.4 XLT Ext. Cab 4x4 with no lifts or level kits and stock size tires.
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Also makes the sound when I hit big bumps.. any help would be great..
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Mine does the same. So I'd like to know the problem as well? But my guess on mine is its a ball joint. My level kit looks like its got them in a strain. Do u have a level?
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Sway bar end link.
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I have no lift or level.. trucks all stock except for Gotta Mod and Magnaflow Exhaust.

Sway bar link.. costly? Pain in the ***?
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Rather cheap and its only 1 bolt so not hard to do.
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How do I check this lol
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Originally Posted by T1320T
Sway bar end link.

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http://www.truckspring.com/installat...y-bar-7662.pdf Picture #4 shows the end link

Cheap and easy repair....



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