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Topic: Front end noise,what do you think it is.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 07-14-2003 07:50 PM
 
When I leave a drive way or go over a speed bump.I get a metal on metal clunk from the front end.My brother inlaw is a front end guy he checked the ball joints said they were good.
Would the strut rod bushing make that noise I know they are bad.
I think the spring perches are bad too.------------------
SCOOP 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
[This message has been edited by Fastymz (edited 07-14-2003).]
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RonnieT
Gearhead Posts: 912
From: Port Allen, La. 70767
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 07-14-2003 08:49 PM
Scoop, It could be any of the bushings in the frontend. If you know the strutrods are bad its a good possibility they are making the noise, but it could be the upper or lower control arm bushings also. I would not think it would be the spring perches, they stay loaded and should only squeak going over bumps slow. ------------------
Ronnie
69 mach1 351W-4V engineless at the time!
70 Torino GT 351C-4v with a "shaker"
Mustangs and More Member #23
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 3394
From: Senoia, G.A. USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 07-15-2003 01:00 PM
Check the rubber bushing on the shocks. My upper front shock bushings were shot and it banged when I went over small bumps.------------------
'68 coupe 289 C code
66 heads, edel 600cfm carb, performer intake, dual exhaust
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70SportsRoof
Gearhead Posts: 1064
From: Orange County, CA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 07-15-2003 02:19 PM
Strut rod bushings will do it, my '70 did that when the bushings went south. Had them replaced and the car was quiet and handled better. But like said above, check most of the bushings...after all, they are there to prevent metal on metal contact.------------------
Gary M.-
'70 Mustang 63B (Deluxe SportsRoof)-my daily driver, '46 Ford pickup street rod, '46 Ford pickup street rod (the Mutt), '57 Ford Fairlane 500 Town Vic-waiting for resto-mod
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skips69
Gearhead Posts: 346
From: Catlin, IL USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 07-15-2003 05:06 PM
I will go with the shock's as being suspect. Mine were only a year old when I started gettting a noise similiar to this. I crawled all under the car and could not locate anything. I didn't realize it was the shock's until I switched out the 2 pc. shock tower braces for the one piece export brace a year later - found one of my shock's completely blown - no gas in it. But, if you know you have bad bushings, they need to be getting changed out for sure.........
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 07-16-2003 02:15 AM
I'm going to put the new strut rod bushings on tomorrow.The shocks are only 4 mo's old.I looked them over today that looked great.  ------------------
SCOOP
If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.
2.26 60'S
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3835
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 07-16-2003 07:08 AM
See if the bolt in cross member that goes under the engine between the mounts is loose. Also see if the rubber rebound bumpers are on the outer shocktower covers (the metal shield that covers up some of the coil springs).
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1459
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 07-16-2003 10:58 AM
Scoop, did you check to see if the shocks had the rubber spacers on them between the shocks and perches?When I installed the summit drag shocks, I forgot to install a couple and they were clunking pretty badly everytime I hit the brakes or gas.  Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Dad's - Original Unrestored
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DONNIE1
Gearhead Posts: 345
From: conover nc
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted 07-16-2003 12:38 PM
Mine did that too., it was the rubber bushing with-in the top of shock., at the tower., a person can see the worn shock-bushing.....solution...replace shock., as bushing come WITH it..not seperate...that's my 2cents//// got rid of the bang/bang....d
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7DMACH1
Gearhead Posts: 2915
From: PHILA. PA.
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 07-16-2003 01:31 PM
Ron, are the upper control arm bumpers still there??? RAY------------------
RAY, THE WISE A@@ PHILLY
GUY!!!!
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 07-16-2003 04:38 PM
I put the new strut rod bushing in today.It made a big difference.The car drive and rides better then ever.
The clunck is gone too.Thanks for all the help.I've checked all the above too.The rubber bumpers are still there Ray.
I only wish I would have changed them sooner.The old bushing just feel off the strut.The car does sit higher in the front now.Will that go back down in time?------------------
SCOOP
If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.
2.26 60'S
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 07-16-2003 07:22 PM
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