NEW RIG: 2012 F-150 FX4
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Well, in a last ditch effort.........I am going to try replacing the sway bar end links
I still have the clunking and popping noise and two dealers cant find it
From what I have read, leveled trucks tend to be hard on these
I just helped a friend change the end links on his 2011 Silverado........after he had some front end clunking noises. Problem solved
Who makes the best end links for the F150 trucks? I wonder if I should go with polyurethane? Greaseable? Stock or extended?
I still have the clunking and popping noise and two dealers cant find it
From what I have read, leveled trucks tend to be hard on these
I just helped a friend change the end links on his 2011 Silverado........after he had some front end clunking noises. Problem solved
Who makes the best end links for the F150 trucks? I wonder if I should go with polyurethane? Greaseable? Stock or extended?
scootr2200
New member
D45,
Will you document your process for swapping end links?
I am having a popping/ clunking of unknown origin that is felt intermittently through the steering wheel. (2013 FX4 5.0 with Rancho Quicklift).
Mickey
Will you document your process for swapping end links?
I am having a popping/ clunking of unknown origin that is felt intermittently through the steering wheel. (2013 FX4 5.0 with Rancho Quicklift).
Mickey
stingray1300
Explorer
If this proves to be true, then it will likely push me to do what I've been contemplating anyway: removing the sway bar altogether. With a stiffer (than stock) suspension, it has been reported to actually handle better, by virtue of the inner tire in a turn doesn't tend to "lift", keeping the tire more firmly planted. And of course, the real benefit, having more front suspension travel off road, which I would love to have.
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So "yes please", keep us informed about your results!
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So "yes please", keep us informed about your results!
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Used some online coupons and bought some Moog links at Advanced Auto
Definately thicker and much more heavy duty than the stockers
I will get them installed with pics this weekend
They were like $30 each!! The links for my friends 2011 Silverado were $20 for a set
Oh well, hopefully they cure the clank
Definately thicker and much more heavy duty than the stockers
I will get them installed with pics this weekend
They were like $30 each!! The links for my friends 2011 Silverado were $20 for a set
Oh well, hopefully they cure the clank
Again, simple.......simple install
As easy as removing the top nut and removing the bottom nut, do this on both sides first
Then, just lift up the end of the sway bar about 2" and the stock end links will come right out
I did not have to use a jack or anything, just my cordless impact driver
On the reinstall, it did help to turn each tire/wheel out of the way slightly
The stockers did not have a zerk grease fitting, but these Moogs did
I was kind of surprised that the two mounting nuts were not nylon lock nuts, so I used some blue Loctite on reassembly
The Moogs also did not come with a grease fitting cap, thankfully I have a few on hand
As easy as removing the top nut and removing the bottom nut, do this on both sides first
Then, just lift up the end of the sway bar about 2" and the stock end links will come right out
I did not have to use a jack or anything, just my cordless impact driver
On the reinstall, it did help to turn each tire/wheel out of the way slightly
The stockers did not have a zerk grease fitting, but these Moogs did
I was kind of surprised that the two mounting nuts were not nylon lock nuts, so I used some blue Loctite on reassembly
The Moogs also did not come with a grease fitting cap, thankfully I have a few on hand
scootr2200
New member
Thanks for the pictures and tips for the install!
Mickey
Mickey
stingray1300
Explorer
How about when you drive? Still get the popping noise?
I believe it's still there, yes
Drove the truck tonight and heard it a few times
The creaking noise is when the truck is off and parked. Rocking it side to side creates a creaking noise
I think it's the front shocks or something with the coils
balexander87
Observer
I'll admit I haven't read every post, so this may be a totally irrelevant suggestion...
Regarding the creaking... if it only does it when parked, do you set the parking brake? My rig had intermittent creaking when parked. Finally figured out it only does it when I set the parking brake. Does it when I rock the vehicle side to side, like you said. It's an auto, so only set the brake if parked on something of an incline. It's a 2008 Saturn VUE... so virtually nothing in common with your rig, but just thought I'd throw it out there since the symptom seemed so similar.
Good luck hunting it down. NVH issues can be a bugger to track down :-/