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Charles Jackson
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• Raleigh, NC, USA |
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• Registered on 12/23/2003 |
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 Posted:1/4/2006 09:54 |
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Hey guys,
Recently I've been getting a 'rattle' sound coming from the front-end when I go over a slight pothole or manhole cover, or if I'm off-road on slightly rough terrain like crossing a cut corn field, ect.
It sounds like to me that a shock is loose but I have checked then and they seem OK.
Any ideas before I take it into the shop.
I love all the good information from this board because it helps me to be more informed when I take it in for repair.
Thx.
'01 X Limited w/PSD - STOCK all the way..and plan to stay that way. Pockets turned inside out with 4 kids! |
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otterdiver1
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• Hanford, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 9/15/2005 |
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• 5 posts |
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Posted:1/4/2006 11:08 |
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Front swaybar bushings?
Eric
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2000 Excursion 4X4 Limited 7.3psd
AIS w/fender sleeve, Zoodad, TAG, Shimmed fuel reg, AIH delete, Banks Six-Gun & tranny temp gauge in pillar pod,Rancho RSX, Sonnax/tricum, 203 thermostat and Billet housing, Coolant filter, Aeroturbine, Walker BTM, my CPS is blue
Coming soon: Requlated fuel return system. |
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 7/24/2002 |
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Posted:1/4/2006 11:19 |
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My first thought would be ball joints but that sometimes depends on the mileage the truck has next would be tie rod ends or the tie rod adjustment sleeve lock plates which can tap the sleeves if loose.
PM sent
Bill
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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Toobsluver
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• Waretown, NJ, USA |
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• Registered on 10/24/2005 |
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• 36 posts |
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Posted:1/4/2006 12:58 |
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Agreed! I just did the front end on my Ex. I did tie rod ends, ball joints upper and lower, pitman arm ball joint etc. I was at about 70,000 when I decided it was time! Truck still rides rough though. I'm not to happy with that. Going down a dirt road to work every day, every bump and small pot hole feels like I just hit a huge ditch and the truck sounds like it is going to fall apart.
By the way these parts will set ya back about 400 - 500 bucks. Then Labor is another 500 including alignment. I installed everything myself except for the ball joints. But the alignment was skrewed up so I brought it in to a local shop, they realigned everything and installed the ball joints. I got wacked with a 500+ bill i think it was like $545.
White 2000 Ford Excursion
7.3 PSD 4x2
Super Chips Super Tuner
K&N Filter
4inch turbo back exhaust from Magna Flow
(Soon to install Hellwig Rear sway bar)
Air-Lift Heavy Duty Air Bags
Fun Stuff
PS2, 1200 Watt Amp, 2 12' subs in the barn doors. Pioneer Avic N2 Navigational DVD player. 2 Flip down rear monitors. Second row captains chairs.
http://home.comcast.net/~punisherracing |
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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Posted:1/4/2006 14:05 |
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If it turns out to be the ball joints I recommend the greasable Moogs 
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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Toobsluver
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• Waretown, NJ, USA |
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• Registered on 10/24/2005 |
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• 36 posts |
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Posted:1/4/2006 18:31 |
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Agreed
White 2000 Ford Excursion
7.3 PSD 4x2
Super Chips Super Tuner
K&N Filter
4inch turbo back exhaust from Magna Flow
(Soon to install Hellwig Rear sway bar)
Air-Lift Heavy Duty Air Bags
Fun Stuff
PS2, 1200 Watt Amp, 2 12' subs in the barn doors. Pioneer Avic N2 Navigational DVD player. 2 Flip down rear monitors. Second row captains chairs.
http://home.comcast.net/~punisherracing |
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