my truck(see sig) makes a loud clunking noise everytime i take a small speed bump or whenever im making a pretty sharp turn. i went under the truck and could find no loose bolts. just had the ball joints replaced. any ideas on what this could be? this noise is really driving me nuts and im worried that one day something might come loose in the highway or something. any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!

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1989 F-150 XLT Lariat: 2WD 302 5spd[*]Performance Accessories 3" Body Lift[*]33x12.50.15 BFG A/T's on 15x10 AR Rims[*]Rancho Steering Stabilizer[*]Rancho RS 5000 Shocks[*]K&N Air Filter[*]Gutted Cats with Straight Pipes For Now...

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I had a grinding noise in the left front once that occurred ususally in a right turn and sometimes in a straight line. Turned out to be a piece of broken brake pad causing the problem. Considerably different sound that your truck but could a brake problem be the culprit?

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97 150 SC 4x4, 4.6, 3.55, 265/75R16, 1st Ford truck; bought 4-00 with 55500 miles

Added: Ford running boards, Ford molded mud guards (f&r), Class IV receiver, Delta Truk Pockit toolbox, Dupli-Color roll-on liner on bed front & sides, Bed mat, Ventshade Stepshields

 

DONATE54, CHECK YOUR RADIUS ARM BUSHINGS
AND THE RIVETS THAT HOLD YOUR RADIUS ARM
BRACKET TO THE FRAME, THEY HAVE BEEN KNOWN
TO WORK THEM SELVES LOSE. GOOD LUCK !!!!!!!


2001 F-150 SUPERCREW 4X4 XLT
OFFROAD PACKAGE, 5.4L 3.55LS
DEEPWEDGE WOOD BLUE WITH ARIZONA
BEIGE ACCENT !

 

i figured it out! it was the steering arm that connects to the end of the steering rod. the arm was almost broken. i replaced it and the noise is gone. im glad i found it now, rather than it breaking on me while going at like 70 mph in the highway. thanks for all your suggestions guys!