Notices
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel  
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: DP Tuner

Front End Klunk!!!!! HELP!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 8, 2011 | 04:01 PM
  #1  
dj211's Avatar
dj211
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
From: tacoma washington
Front End Klunk!!!!! HELP!

Ok so for the past couple months I've had this bad front end clunk. The past week ive noticed it getting worse. I've retorqued the u-bolts and made sure the leaf spring months re tight as well. I have an 8 inch suspension lift along with a 3inch leveling kit. Today I just disconnected the sway bar and it did get rid of some of the clunk but its still pretty bad. I don't know where to go from here. Any and all help is very appreciated!
 
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2011 | 04:12 PM
  #2  
megawatt00's Avatar
megawatt00
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,144
Likes: 11
From: Rochdale MA
Club FTE Gold Member
Check your ball joints and your unit bearings, If not them than it may be that the leaf spring bushings are in need of replacement.
 
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2011 | 04:16 PM
  #3  
cps's Avatar
cps
Laughing Gas
15 Year Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 967
Likes: 7
From: coquitlam,BC
Did you check your track bar bushings? That is a large lift with the need to use all the right drop down brackets. Juist make sure everything is tight. When you disconnceted the sway bar you need to un bolt both sides then hold it up with bungee cords or rope to totally isolate it from the truck.
 
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2011 | 04:18 PM
  #4  
dj211's Avatar
dj211
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
From: tacoma washington
Just did ball joints about 6 months ago and the lift is about 8 months old so I don't think it'd be either of those but i will check on those.
 
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2011 | 04:22 PM
  #5  
dj211's Avatar
dj211
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
From: tacoma washington
Originally Posted by cps
Did you check your track bar bushings? That is a large lift with the need to use all the right drop down brackets. Juist make sure everything is tight. When you disconnceted the sway bar you need to un bolt both sides then hold it up with bungee cords or rope to totally isolate it from the truck.
The sway bar was part of the clunk problem but it didn't get rid of the major big clunk. I already bought the sway bar bushings I just have to install them.
 
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2011 | 04:33 PM
  #6  
megawatt00's Avatar
megawatt00
Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,144
Likes: 11
From: Rochdale MA
Club FTE Gold Member
When are you hearing the clunk?
 
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2011 | 04:36 PM
  #7  
dj211's Avatar
dj211
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
From: tacoma washington
I hear it when I brake firmly or going about 30+ and hitting a bump but mostly just when I brake
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
hammer65
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
7
Feb 19, 2011 05:58 PM
X JBM X
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
33
Aug 28, 2010 08:19 PM
wbulick76
Excursion - King of SUVs
11
Jun 17, 2009 07:36 AM
svr
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
12
Sep 4, 2007 03:43 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:26 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-1
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE