Suspension clunk
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Suspension clunk
O.k about a mounth ago I replaced the shocks, front upper "A" arms, outter tie rod ends, and sway bar links along with a bigger sway bar. In the rear I replaced the sway bar links, installed a bigger sway bar along with the shocks.
Here is the problem, even though the ride comfort has improved 1000%, I get a clunk that is starting to **** me off!
It doesn't happen all the time and I'm not sure from where it comes from, maybe the passenger front, rear driver, sometimes it sounds it's the swaybar making the noise. I also noticed a smaller sounding noise whenI turn to the right, not sure if this related. I have already checked everything underneath, but everything is tight.
I'm currently stationed in Italy and the auto hobby shop is limited in tools. Any ideas as to what the problem might be is greatly appreciated.
Here is the problem, even though the ride comfort has improved 1000%, I get a clunk that is starting to **** me off!
It doesn't happen all the time and I'm not sure from where it comes from, maybe the passenger front, rear driver, sometimes it sounds it's the swaybar making the noise. I also noticed a smaller sounding noise whenI turn to the right, not sure if this related. I have already checked everything underneath, but everything is tight.I'm currently stationed in Italy and the auto hobby shop is limited in tools. Any ideas as to what the problem might be is greatly appreciated.
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I didn't see lower ball joints mentioned, have those been done? Lowers carry the wieght of the truck and usually go first.
The other thing...the one thing left clunking on my truck, is the idler arm. It bolts to the frame so you feel it in the floor usually.
The other thing...the one thing left clunking on my truck, is the idler arm. It bolts to the frame so you feel it in the floor usually.
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I did purchase new lower ball joints but the auto hobby shop didn't have the necessary tools to remove the old ones. They have to be pressed out and pressed in, so they are just sitting in my garage. I don't feel the clunk on the floor, I hear hear it more when I roll down the window. Where is the idler arm located in relation to the front suspension?
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Yours may vary because you have a newer version of the truck. On mine the steering shaft goes into the steering box on the frame, drivers side. An arm connects to a center link. The center link has the tie rods on either end. It is also anchored on the other frame rail by the idler arm. It looks similar to the steering arm.
You can buy the ball joint press tool for $50 or less. Ball joints are probably the clunk if they haven't been done. That would be my priority. It isn't a hard job with the right tool. Most shops have a simple press that works too. Remove the arm, strap it to your bicycle and bring it to the shop
You can buy the ball joint press tool for $50 or less. Ball joints are probably the clunk if they haven't been done. That would be my priority. It isn't a hard job with the right tool. Most shops have a simple press that works too. Remove the arm, strap it to your bicycle and bring it to the shop
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