Front end question, 2003 F250 SD

Subscribe
Nov 17, 2013 | 09:29 AM
  #1  
My driver's side front clunks alot now. Jacked the front up and I can wiggle the tire back and forth. Checked lugnuts. They are tight.

What should I be looking at replacing now?
Reply 0
Nov 17, 2013 | 09:40 AM
  #2  
Ball joints shot?
Reply 0
Nov 17, 2013 | 10:06 AM
  #3  
yup, most likely ball joints if you feel it with your hands a 12 and 6 o'clock,
if your hands were at 3 and 9 it could be tie rod ends.
my truck needed both.
Reply 0
Nov 17, 2013 | 10:18 AM
  #4  
I just replaced them 2 years ago. yes, the wiggle is at 12 and 6. Guess I'll be ordering up a set. Joy
Reply 0
Nov 17, 2013 | 10:54 AM
  #5  
I just replaced mine last weekend and used Mevotech TXK8607T for the lowers and Raybestos 5001048 for the uppers.
The Mevotech was 5yrs/100000m war and the Raybestos were 2yr/240000m war.
Mevotech does not make a TXK ball joint for the uppers yet.
Reply 0
Nov 17, 2013 | 01:24 PM
  #6  
Quote: I just replaced mine last weekend and used Mevotech TXK8607T for the lowers and Raybestos 5001048 for the uppers.
The Mevotech was 5yrs/100000m war and the Raybestos were 2yr/240000m war.
Mevotech does not make a TXK ball joint for the uppers yet.
Where did you buy those?
Reply 0
Nov 17, 2013 | 01:35 PM
  #7  
Quote: Where did you buy those?
Rock Auto.
Reply 0
Subscribe
story-0

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-1

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-2

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-3

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-4

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-5

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-6

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE
story-7

Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

Slideshow: Ranking the 5 things owners love about their Super Duty and 5 things they don't

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:36:49


VIEW MORE
story-8

Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

Slideshow: Ranking all 12 Ford truck engines available in 2026.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 13:32:20


VIEW MORE
story-9

The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

Slideshow: The best Ford F-150 deal for every trim level (XL through Raptor)

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-21 15:59:01


VIEW MORE