Front-end Knocking noise?

masshole · #1 04-25-2009, 09:00 PM

Hello everyone,

I'm having a problem with my front-end. Whenever I hit bumps or potholes etc., I'm getting a knocking noise coming from both front wheels. I jacked the front-end up to check if it was my ball joints - no issue there. I also checked my tie-rods too - same result. I'm thinking my shocks might be shot, I don't know.

I've had my 2.5 tcg leveling kit on for over a year know with the original shocks in place. So I'm wondering if this might be the culprit.

My truck currently has 43k miles on it. I'm taking it to a local shop this Monday to see what the problem may be. It could be the ball joints -or- tie rods, I wasn't to confident in how I tested them.

Any advise from the pro's???

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Toefur · #2 04-25-2009, 09:04 PM

Sway bar end links...Im 99.99% sure that is your problem.

masshole · #3 04-25-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Toefur

Sway bar end links...Im 99.99% sure that is your problem.

Never would've thought to think of that. What would be a good indicator or a test of some sort? Would there be any visual signs?

Toefur · #4 04-25-2009, 11:23 PM

They have a pivot like a ball joint...they wear out and make a clicking-knocking sound over sharp bumps....replace with Moog greaseable ones and they'll last way longer. As for checking them...un bolt them from the control arm and check the pivot on em....if they move loosely with little resistance they are shot. Check for damage to the rubber booots on em also. Hope this helps

hemidel · #5 04-26-2009, 01:12 AM

Try new shocks. Preferably a shock that is 2in. longer for the front to compensate for that new height.

masshole · #6 04-26-2009, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hemidel

Try new shocks. Preferably a shock that is 2in. longer for the front to compensate for that new height.

What type of shocks do you suggest? Would anyone else have any other suggestions to my problem? I'm bringing it into the shop this Monday or Tues. the latest.

Tough Ram · #7 10-06-2009, 10:51 PM

I would go and try the sway bar end links. that is what i have to replace on my truck and i am having the same noise. that and they arent that expensive to replace either.