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Old Sep 18, 2020 | 11:56 PM
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Suspension bottoming out

I have noticed when going 15mph + and hitting a dip Something binds up or something. Sounds like two solid pieces hitting together. I just installed a steering stabilizer and cannot remember if it was happening before i put that on it not.

Any idea what it could be?

2018 F250 Lariat 108000 miles.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2020 | 12:13 AM
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Recheck that all your bolts stayed tight. Loose shock bolts will make a clunk sometimes. Damper might do the same?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2020 | 12:17 AM
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Recheck that all your bolts stayed tight. Loose shock bolts will make a clunk sometimes. Damper might do the same?
Yah i check all of that. Could it be Coil Spring Isolator? They look relatively worn.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2020 | 04:27 AM
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If you put a leveling kit you need to get shock bracket extensions if not your shocks are over extending
 
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Old Sep 19, 2020 | 08:11 AM
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If you put a leveling kit you need to get shock bracket extensions if not your shocks are over extending
I bought the truck used and the guy before me has after market shocks, is there a way to tell if he bought longer shocks to know if that is the issue? And it’s when the truck compresses when i get the sound.
 
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If its on the front and there is a leveling kit and you dont see a aftermarket shock extension and brake line extension then thats what it is. Look on top of the coil springs and see if there is a spacer if so whats the brand. The cheap leveling kits dont come with extensions and most dont get the shocks that you should if you dont have extensions. One way to tell is if they look like factory shocks. Take a pic of the front coil and shock setup and post it.
 
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