Annoying popping/clunk in front end

1996 Scorpion · Jul 23, 2011

Hey guys I have a 1996 F-250 with a Dana 60 front end conversion and a full 10 inch lift kit. The problem I'm having is there is this popping/clunk noise going on in my front end.

It usually happens when I'm coming to a stop, or accelerating from a stand still. Also it's really bad if I'm stopping on a slant or uneven ground. The noise also switchs off sides but both sides of the front end are popping/clunking.

Curious to hear what you guys think it is, I'm trying to get it ready to run down the track and I can't be having weird issues like this on race day. All input is welcome.

Cody · Jul 27, 2011

my boss had the same thing took it to ford, ended up putting sway bars in it, stopped it ever since

DcMoore · Jul 27, 2011

Ball joints or sway bars?

twelch3 · Jul 28, 2011

My truck makes the same noise at the same times.The rear hanger on the front spring is laid back towards the frame & hits when you stop or take off.I have 8" lift springs that need replacing very soon.

1996 Scorpion · Jul 31, 2011

I've been meaning to put sway bars in so I'll have to put that on the top of my list. Also ball joints are tight they are new ish (last year) XRF ball joints. Also could it be the leaf spring bushings or hanger bushings.

Cat_rebel · Jul 31, 2011

Trac bar bushings?

1996 Scorpion · Jul 31, 2011

Removed the Trac bar and it still happens.

Yodersstrokin96 · Aug 2, 2011

mine is kinda how you are describing goin to put all new buchings up front cause it looks like my leafs are riding on the bolts and they got 260k miles on them also haha