6" Fabtech Lift noises

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May 6, 2007 | 06:54 PM

Nico

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6" Fabtech Lift noises

I have a 2006 F150 crew with a 6" fabtech lift. I can hear a clicking noise in the front end whenever I brake hard;(i.e. decelerating off highway, abrupt stop) it is apparent that the transfer of weight in these situations is causing the noise. I have retorqued the kit twice. I love my truck but this is driving me crazy.

May 6, 2007 | 07:50 PM

Tylus

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could be:

tie rod ends
brakes chattering
control arm bushings
sway bar bushing - most likely IMO
body bushings
tires rubbing the wheel well

May 7, 2007 | 12:29 AM

T-B_MN

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+ 1 for sway bar

May 8, 2007 | 08:02 PM

04fx46

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this probably don't have anything to do with your noise but make sure your front driveshaft has the slip-joint towards the transfer case if its toward the front the yoke hits the sway bar.

May 10, 2007 | 01:06 PM

one5150fisher

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make sure that the sway bar brackets are in the right way and that the sway bar is tight to the lower a arms. This is a tough one to figure out with out some more description. Is it happening with the wheels turning or just a one time clunk, is it when the suspension compresses in the front, are you sure it in the front of your truck. Does it happen under acceleration