Jamesvinar
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So i noticed the car is pretty noisy when i turn the wheel, sound seems like its coming from around the drivers front tire, anything i should check or should i attribute this to the cold?
Noisy suspension
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Jamesvinar
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Well i'm putting new springs in next week so I'll check them, they were just replaced recently so that's why I'm assuming it's the cold
Jamesvinar
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Kinda a whirring and a rubbing sound and only at a stand still.
If you are not moving then it is likely in your power steering system. IS the noise happening while you turn? when fully turned? Only when the steering is stopped but any position?
Or you have some binding or parts so worn out and dry that you have metal-on-metal rubbing.
I personally have never experienced this.
Or you have some binding or parts so worn out and dry that you have metal-on-metal rubbing.
I personally have never experienced this.
Jamesvinar
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Only while turning. Theres more wear on the inner tread so im leaning towards ball joints. Ive never had them make this sound before though, the power steering fluid could also still be frozen or old. I should replace it either way though
Jamesvinar
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I have a video of it. Brother said maybe rack and pinion
https://youtu.be/4jVdA5LxdIA
https://youtu.be/4jVdA5LxdIA
Jamesvinar
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The fluid is a nasty shade of brown. Im assuming i should change that first
Jamesvinar
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So how hard to change those and where do i get them?
most people change the entire lower arm.
the ball joint can be pressed in and out of the arm with a few extra tools.
oreillys around here rents a ball joint press to customers.
it's not very difficult to do.
i buy most all my parts from oreillys because lifetime warranty and what they don't have in stock, they can usually get next day.
everything they can't get quickly or affordably comes from amazon.
the ball joint can be pressed in and out of the arm with a few extra tools.
oreillys around here rents a ball joint press to customers.
it's not very difficult to do.
i buy most all my parts from oreillys because lifetime warranty and what they don't have in stock, they can usually get next day.
everything they can't get quickly or affordably comes from amazon.
Jamesvinar
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Beerdog you originally said the rack so i may as well replace that while im under there too, how do i remove it and whats a good replacement. I dont want any loss in handling from some cheap rack
Is there any good way to check these things before i go out and do this?
Is there any good way to check these things before i go out and do this?
The rack is a bit more involved. i did mine when I dropped the K-member and rebuilt everything in the front.
http://www.lincolnsofdistinction.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?32926-IT-s-ALIVE!!!!!
I have never taken off just the rack so I am not sure how much work it is. . The hose fittings may be difficult to get at. You will a have to disconnect the steering column. The rack is held in place by 2 bolts that are easy to remove. Give others some time to respond.
if there is a strong suspicion of it being the lower ball joint I would change the LCA first and see if that fixes it. Changing the LCA is relatively easy. You will be better off changing both sides.
Regarding a rack, your only option is a remanufactured OEM rack or NOS. Ford stopped making new racks a while ago or at least that is what a dealer told me. I do not think anyone makes a totally new rack. My rack is a rebuild bought from a ford dealer. Others may know more about the options.
http://www.lincolnsofdistinction.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?32926-IT-s-ALIVE!!!!!
I have never taken off just the rack so I am not sure how much work it is. . The hose fittings may be difficult to get at. You will a have to disconnect the steering column. The rack is held in place by 2 bolts that are easy to remove. Give others some time to respond.
if there is a strong suspicion of it being the lower ball joint I would change the LCA first and see if that fixes it. Changing the LCA is relatively easy. You will be better off changing both sides.
Regarding a rack, your only option is a remanufactured OEM rack or NOS. Ford stopped making new racks a while ago or at least that is what a dealer told me. I do not think anyone makes a totally new rack. My rack is a rebuild bought from a ford dealer. Others may know more about the options.
Jamesvinar
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Just to confirm this is the kind of control arm i need right?
http://www.jegs.com/i/Mevotech/662/...9&cadevice=c&gclid=COmTxpm2ktECFY61wAodAB4AeQ
I may have ruled out the rack today, i was driving with the window down and I heard the distinct popping that ball joints make when they're either dry or bad. I'm gonna try to give them a little grease tonight and see if that helps.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Mevotech/662/...9&cadevice=c&gclid=COmTxpm2ktECFY61wAodAB4AeQ
I may have ruled out the rack today, i was driving with the window down and I heard the distinct popping that ball joints make when they're either dry or bad. I'm gonna try to give them a little grease tonight and see if that helps.
SCTBIRD1173
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Yeah, that is indeed what is looks like. I can't say I like the MevoTech parts after had a bad first impression with a pair of their endlinks. I'm all about OEM parts but I know you aren't going to find OEM LCAs anymore. I'm sure others can tell you what they have had good luck with.
Jamesvinar
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I'm gonna do a little more research to find some decent ones, as long as they have some good support and a return policy It should be okay
Jamesvinar
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I'm just gonna go with an Autozone set, they come with a decent warranty and i can get them today. Anyone have tips on how to do this or a good write up?