Need Help identifying a problem (suspension)
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Need Help identifying a problem (suspension)
I have a '95 150 XLT, with a 351w 2wd. Sometimes when I turn sharp out of or into my drive way or to park (slow), ill get a pretty loud knock in the drivers side suspension. I'm thinking U-joint? But could be a lot of things. What should I look for when I get under there.
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I have a '95 150 XLT, with a 351w 2wd. Sometimes when I turn sharp out of or into my drive way or to park (slow), ill get a pretty loud knock in the drivers side suspension. I'm thinking U-joint? But could be a lot of things. What should I look for when I get under there.
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I'd be looking at the Balljoints.....Also, the wheel bearings...
Just take a peek, if its the ball joints, you'll see the space between the spindle/balljoint.....It'll be obvious...
While you're under there...A quick squirt of grease wouldn't hurt...To grease everything up....And look into the tie rod ends, etc..
Can't be too safe!
But I'm laying money on a worn ball joint...
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I'd be looking at the Balljoints.....Also, the wheel bearings...
Just take a peek, if its the ball joints, you'll see the space between the spindle/balljoint.....It'll be obvious...
While you're under there...A quick squirt of grease wouldn't hurt...To grease everything up....And look into the tie rod ends, etc..
Can't be too safe!
But I'm laying money on a worn ball joint...
Just take a peek, if its the ball joints, you'll see the space between the spindle/balljoint.....It'll be obvious...
While you're under there...A quick squirt of grease wouldn't hurt...To grease everything up....And look into the tie rod ends, etc..
Can't be too safe!
But I'm laying money on a worn ball joint...
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This is also a good point...basically...Look for worn/new looking metal...lol
basically look around...Jack the front end up on each side....See if the wheel is floppy...Pull in and out on it/up and down...If so...
it's as I said...If its the balljoint, you'll see it flexing in its "Cradle"...lol
As for a wheel bearing, it'll be floppy in general....They're SIMPLE to replace...
basically look around...Jack the front end up on each side....See if the wheel is floppy...Pull in and out on it/up and down...If so...
it's as I said...If its the balljoint, you'll see it flexing in its "Cradle"...lol
As for a wheel bearing, it'll be floppy in general....They're SIMPLE to replace...
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This. The noise described sounds like exactly what happens with worn out radius arm bushings.
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Definitely my radius arm bushing. Its there, but just barely. So i guess i need to go to the advanced auto shop. Thanks the starting point! Everything else looks pretty good. dirty but good. Thanks people!
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