Suspension Question

Crazy Tater Tot · February 3rd, 2012, 04:21 PM

I've got a problem with my front suspension, when i go over large bumps and just randomly when im driving my suspension creaks/ clunks. It also does it really bad when i get in and out of my car, it sounds like its comming from the front, any help? new shocks or struts?

NickPohlAandP · February 3rd, 2012, 04:23 PM

That noise is most likely not coming from your shocks or struts. Most likely old ball joints.

Crazy Tater Tot · February 3rd, 2012, 04:31 PM

But i replaced the ball joints a few months ago..

sillyrabbit0420 · February 4th, 2012, 01:46 AM

With what ball joints?
I've seen a certain "reputable" brand of ball joints shit the bed within a few months.

Crazy Tater Tot · February 8th, 2012, 04:54 PM

I can't remember what kind I used, but I guess I will change them again and see if that solves the problem.

WickedSnake00 · February 8th, 2012, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by sillyrabbit0420

With what ball joints?
I've seen a certain "reputable" brand of ball joints shit the bed within a few months.

That is true. Most of the stuff from the parts stores is crap. (Usually Chinese made)

Struts/strut mounts could be a possibility though. Try pushing on the corner of the car to get it to bounce a little. Take note of how it rebounds. See if it clunks then.

To see if it's ball joints, jack it up a little, and use a pry-bar to lift up from under the wheel. Look to see if the camber goes out of whack or if it makes any popping or clunking.

sillyrabbit0420 · February 8th, 2012, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by Crazy Tater Tot

I can't remember what kind I used, but I guess I will change them again and see if that solves the problem.

Well... I'd check them first before I bought new ones. Don't just swap 'em for nothing.
How certain are you that the noise is from the front? Give your rear suspension a look, too. I dunno what set-up you're running, but if it's stock, you could probably do well to start replacing bushings/control arms/however crazy you want to get.

Crazy Tater Tot · February 20th, 2012, 04:09 PM

Yeah the set-up is all stock, and i think ill get under it tommorow and take a look around, its just one of those things that annoys me but im just too lazy to go and check, haaha.

cbjohnson9 · February 20th, 2012, 04:13 PM

Why did you replace the ball joints in the first place?

Macunicorn · February 20th, 2012, 04:20 PM

You can also check the FCA bushings and tie rod ends as well.

February 3rd, 2012, 04:21 PM	#1
Crazy Tater Tot Regular 1999 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Clinton, Iowa Posts: 82 iTrader: 1 reviews	Suspension Question I've got a problem with my front suspension, when i go over large bumps and just randomly when im driving my suspension creaks/ clunks. It also does it really bad when i get in and out of my car, it sounds like its comming from the front, any help? new shocks or struts?

February 3rd, 2012, 04:23 PM	#2
NickPohlAandP I like boobs!!! 2000 GT convertible dunno Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brooklet, GA Posts: 2,827 iTrader: 2 reviews	That noise is most likely not coming from your shocks or struts. Most likely old ball joints. __________________ Last time you voted to prove you aren't racist. This time prove you're not an IDIOT!!! My Garage--->http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-46919/

February 4th, 2012, 01:46 AM	#4
sillyrabbit0420 Banned from AFM member! 1999 Mustang 2v 4.6L Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 454 iTrader: 0 reviews	With what ball joints? I've seen a certain "reputable" brand of ball joints shit the bed within a few months. __________________ 1999 2v 4.6L 380 RWHP/ 362 RWTQ, Tuned by Fastlane Motorsports Peace - That brief, glorious moment in history when everyone's standing around reloading.

February 20th, 2012, 04:13 PM	#9
cbjohnson9 Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Vert. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 860 iTrader: 0 reviews	Why did you replace the ball joints in the first place? __________________ Mods in garage

February 20th, 2012, 04:20 PM	#10
Macunicorn Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,219 iTrader: 0 reviews	You can also check the FCA bushings and tie rod ends as well. __________________ Sig by Tricep

February 3rd, 2012, 04:31 PM	#3
Crazy Tater Tot Regular 1999 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Clinton, Iowa Posts: 82 iTrader: 1 reviews	But i replaced the ball joints a few months ago..

February 8th, 2012, 04:54 PM	#5
Crazy Tater Tot Regular 1999 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Clinton, Iowa Posts: 82 iTrader: 1 reviews	I can't remember what kind I used, but I guess I will change them again and see if that solves the problem.

February 20th, 2012, 04:09 PM	#8
Crazy Tater Tot Regular 1999 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Clinton, Iowa Posts: 82 iTrader: 1 reviews	Yeah the set-up is all stock, and i think ill get under it tommorow and take a look around, its just one of those things that annoys me but im just too lazy to go and check, haaha.

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