03 Excursion 4x4 Suspension Link Problem
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03 Excursion 4x4 Suspension Link Problem
Fellas -
Was getting a pretty loud "bang" noise every time I hit a bump. Dealer said it was suspension links so had them swapped out. That did the trick for about 15,000 miles but banging is back, so I'm assuming that they're "**** up" again.
Is there an aftermarket solution here or something else (better shocks?) that I should consider here? I have tools and a lift (although one of my GTOs is occupying it now), so I can do the swap myself.
Truck is a 2003, 7.3 4x4. 103k miles. Tires are just a tad larger than stock (fit on the stock wheels and clear wheelwells).
Thanks!
Scott
Was getting a pretty loud "bang" noise every time I hit a bump. Dealer said it was suspension links so had them swapped out. That did the trick for about 15,000 miles but banging is back, so I'm assuming that they're "**** up" again.
Is there an aftermarket solution here or something else (better shocks?) that I should consider here? I have tools and a lift (although one of my GTOs is occupying it now), so I can do the swap myself.
Truck is a 2003, 7.3 4x4. 103k miles. Tires are just a tad larger than stock (fit on the stock wheels and clear wheelwells).
Thanks!
Scott
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I'd get it up on the lift and see what's going on. It's possible the bushings in the end links went bad again - but it could also be the main sway bar bushings. A fairly recent post had a recommendation to check the body mounts as well - that noise was coming up around the driver's feet area.
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