bad ball joints?
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 221
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
bad ball joints?
Im having a little problem with my truck. Everytime I go faster than 40-45 mph, or even 30 and I hit a bump, the whole front end shakes like all hells gonna break loose. If i turn kind of sharp, it feels like something slams everytime the wheel goes around. I know it needs shocks, but im not sure about ball joints, because i dont know anything about suspension. I do have 2 pictures if that helps.
Passenger side
Drivers side
If anyone can help it would be great. Thank you.
Passenger side
Drivers side
If anyone can help it would be great. Thank you.
FTE Legend
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 31,895
Likes: 2,385
From: Upstate NY
Im having a little problem with my truck. Everytime I go faster than 40-45 mph, or even 30 and I hit a bump, the whole front end shakes like all hells gonna break loose. If i turn kind of sharp, it feels like something slams everytime the wheel goes around. I know it needs shocks, but im not sure about ball joints, because i dont know anything about suspension. I do have 2 pictures if that helps.
Passenger side
Drivers side
If anyone can help it would be great. Thank you.
Passenger side
Drivers side
If anyone can help it would be great. Thank you.
Freshman User
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 43
Likes: 1
also could be the i-beam bushings, follow that nice huge chunk of metal the wheel, shock, and spring is hooked to, where it meets the frame is where the bushing is. My bushing for the pass. side is shot so therefore when i hit a bump going "fast" it feels like the dang wheel is coming off.
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 8,005
Likes: 7
From: Ottawa, Ontario
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 385
Likes: 0
From: Oregon
Now I need therapy remembering what salt does to
vehicles.
I remember using the wrong sized sockets because nuts and bolts had rusted that much and were functionally smaller.
vehicles.
I remember using the wrong sized sockets because nuts and bolts had rusted that much and were functionally smaller.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 8,005
Likes: 7
From: Ottawa, Ontario
To check for clutch wear, start the truck, wait for normal (warm idle speed), put it in 5th gear, with your right foot on the brake, without giving it gas slowlly let off the clutch, it should have no trouble stalling the engine.
If you can almost let off complete of the clutch without it stalling, then the clutch is pretty worn.
If you can almost let off complete of the clutch without it stalling, then the clutch is pretty worn.