Solved my Front End Noise Problems
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Semper Fi
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Solved my Front End Noise Problems
I know there are numerous write-ups on the squeaks, rattles and clunks (S.R.C.'s) some of us have on our 4wd SD's but I figured it may benefit others by sharing my info...
I have been fighting the S.R.C.'s on my truck since I purchased it 2 yrs ago. Replaced the track bar, swaybar bushings and shocks with no luck. Searched the site and read 10 plus threads surrounding this issue. Had ball joints and wheel bearings checked - all good.
Saw where it was recommended to check and retorque the u-bolts. HOLY CRAP! Mine were probably 1/2 the recommended torque. Once tightened my truck is the quietest its ever been. No clucks on turns and terrible squeaking from the leaf springs. Unbelievable.
Thanks again for all the good advice on this site...great group of people.
I have been fighting the S.R.C.'s on my truck since I purchased it 2 yrs ago. Replaced the track bar, swaybar bushings and shocks with no luck. Searched the site and read 10 plus threads surrounding this issue. Had ball joints and wheel bearings checked - all good.
Saw where it was recommended to check and retorque the u-bolts. HOLY CRAP! Mine were probably 1/2 the recommended torque. Once tightened my truck is the quietest its ever been. No clucks on turns and terrible squeaking from the leaf springs. Unbelievable.
Thanks again for all the good advice on this site...great group of people.
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TORQUE
The rear U-bolts get torqued to 185 foot pounds, but the fronts are only 99. I checked in both the 2002 & 2003 shop manuals and they both say 99.
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I will retorque tonight. thanks for the correction. Is it normal for these u-bolt to keep stretching? will they eventually just break?
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Thanks for this thread. I have had a crunching sound from my front passengers side when making certain right hand turns since the day I got the truck. Figured it was ball joints even though there wasn't any play that I could find. Anyway, after reading this, I hopped under the truck and gave the u-bolts a tighten. The passengers side front nuts all had a full turn in them. Just did a 400km trip through the mountains and the crunching is gone. Thanks again for the tip.
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U Bolts
Thanks for the info.
I have been thinking about dropping my rear shaft to lube the slider. Good time to retorque. Maybe put a little grease in the u joints while I am at it.
I have been thinking about dropping my rear shaft to lube the slider. Good time to retorque. Maybe put a little grease in the u joints while I am at it.
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I have no noises at 99 Foot Pounds.
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150 ???
Watch out---you might snap them---Re-read the whole thread !!!
Ford's recommended torque for front U-bolts is only 99 Foot Pounds !!!
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