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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 02:50 PM
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2003 front end clunk

I have a 2003 ex 6.0 that clunks going over bumps. I have replaced sway bar end links, but did not fix the problem. Now it clunks when turning left in a tight radius. Any suggestions?
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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It could be an axle u-joint, unit bearing or ball joint.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by fordex2003
I have a 2003 ex 6.0 that clunks going over bumps. I have replaced sway bar end links, but did not fix the problem. Now it clunks when turning left in a tight radius. Any suggestions?
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We was the last time that your shocks were changed. Mine are cluncking right now but I can't find the part number for lifted Bilstein 5100s for mine. Take one of your shocks off and see if it rattles like a paint can.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by PhoenixRisen
We was the last time that your shocks were changed. Mine are cluncking right now but I can't find the part number for lifted Bilstein 5100s for mine. Take one of your shocks off and see if it rattles like a paint can.

Now that you say that, i think it kind of started when I put the bilsteins on. Its just gotten worse. I need to take the shock off of the drivers side.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 12:55 PM
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Worn sway bar frame bushings can also cause a clunk. If your links were bad, I'd replace the frame bushings too.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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Worn sway bar frame bushings can also cause a clunk. If your links were bad, I'd replace the frame bushings too.
What he said made my clunk go away.......
 
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