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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 08:23 AM
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front end noise


I have a 1995 Ford f150 302 2 wheel drive
the front end has new tires, shocks, alignment
radius arm bushings. I have checked tie rod ends
and the ball joints. I still have a lot of front end
noise, more so on the right side but its enough to
drive you crazy. It all seems tight. Is this standard
for this truck ?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 09:23 PM
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Noise comes from looseness - if it "seems tight", check something else. My front end noises turned out to be loose U-bolts on the REAR springs, so look all over. Especially, the axle pivot bolts & the u-joints.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 11:44 AM
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What kind of noise are you experiencing? Does it happen when you are turning, going over bumps, applying the brakes...
 
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 11:51 AM
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I am getting a lot of noise going over small bumps in the road.
On a smooth road you dont hear anything.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 09:10 PM
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I've always found that to be from worn tie-rod ends. Firestone will check them free, and once you replace any worn parts, they'll align it for ~$100 for life.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 09:20 PM
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