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12-26-2006, 04:41 PM | #46 | |
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Re: LS making front end noise over bumps
Thank you for this thread!!
My struts have been replaced and I am still hearing the noise. Now I see it's either the sway bar, stabilizer bar links or sway bar brushings thanks to you guys. I am going to some part stores tonight to see what I can find out about ordering. Hopefully I can just get the stabilizer links and brushings, but we'll see. BTW, how can you tell if you car has standard suspension or not??? This is what is confusing me. I don't know which I need...I have a 2002 Lincoln LS - V6 - Chrome package and sunroof...I assume I have the sport, but which suspension is that? Here is a picture of my car if it helps: Now do I need: BUSHINGS, LS6, w/o Standard Suspension or BUSHINGS, LS6, w/Standard Suspension or just buy the whole sway bar set???
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12-26-2006, 09:36 PM | #47 | |
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Re: LS making front end noise over bumps
Check the web site I posted earlier for the parts listing.
You can verify the bushings are the cause of the problem before replacing by using a "shim" between the bushing and the frame of the car to tighten up the bushing. It is unlikely that the bushing wear will be detectable by feel. Loosen the bolts holding the clamp around the bushing, slide a piece of rubber tire patch (or similar material) between the bushing and the frame, tighten the bolts and test drive. If the noise is gone you know you have isolated the source. |
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01-08-2007, 09:28 AM | #48 | ||
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Re: LS making front end noise over bumps
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I wish I actually knew how to do that I have replaced the stabilizer links and I am still hearing a hollow sounding "boom boom" when I go over bumps...espcially if you go over little small bumps back to back to back. I think it's only on the driver's side, but I could be wrong on that. I have a new sway bar in my trunk with new bushings on it and I think I am just going to have the whole new bar put on....my only worry is what if that doesn't fix the problem?? then I am out about $200. I guess I really don't have much of a choice at this point though.
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01-12-2007, 04:00 PM | #49 | |
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Re: LS making front end noise over bumps
It appears that you have replaced everything else that is in that neighborhood. At this point, the chances of the Bar bushings solving your problem are pretty good - in fact I'd say it's nearly 100%.
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01-22-2007, 05:32 PM | #50 | |
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Re: LS making front end noise over bumps
I have a 2000 LS V8 123K hiway miles. I have a rattle when I go over bumps. I brought the car in to the dealer and they said I had worn lower ball joints and worn sway bar links. I paid the $1300 dollars to replace both. When I picked the car up they said I will still hear a slight squeaking noise because the sway bar bushings are worn. They said it's not a safety issue and Ford no longer sells the bushing seperate Therefore I would have to pay about $800 to replace the entire sway bar.
I paid the bill, drove away and heard the same annoying rattle as I heard when I brought it in. If it is the bushings, can someone tell me what's involved to replace them myself and if I can buy them somewhere without replacing the entire swaybar? Thanks, |
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03-14-2007, 05:22 PM | #51 | ||
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Just an FYI...I replaced my stabilizer links, struts, and sway bar/bushings before my noise went away. However,, my clunking sound over bumps is gone and everything sounds great now.
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03-15-2007, 12:24 PM | #52 | |
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Re: LS making front end noise over bumps
Thanks very much.
I will do it myself in the spring and try to never go to any dealer if I can avoid it. |
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01-24-2009, 08:12 PM | #53 | |
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Aftermarket Sway Bar Bushings:
Not sure of quality and fit, but found these combing e-bay. Having the clunk myself in 00 LS V-6, stick.
Both from same vendor: Pair of Bar Bushings: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3AVRI&viewitem= Pair of Links: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-L...Q5fAccessories If I try them soon, will report back. Anyone else, please do the same. |
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01-24-2009, 09:11 PM | #54 | |
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Re: Aftermarket Sway Bar Bushings:
Thanks very much, they must be new. i now have trans problem, a big delay when put in reverse, then it jolts in like it's a stick car.
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01-25-2009, 09:47 AM | #55 | ||
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good luck with the trans, sounds like there was a durability issue in the autos requiring rebuild or replace. for me, it's the little things adding up. Fortunately, I am able to do the work myself or I don't know that I would own an LS at this point. Really like the car, just like the rest...little things add up and become big. Great thread and all input has been valuable for me! |
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Re: total Junk is the LS
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yep, the LS is the second woman and just as high maintenance as the first. But the LS is a different kind of love. both wives are frustrating as hell sometimes. But they both look and drive nicely. Luckily im a good wrench and have a career to keep them both happy.
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01-26-2009, 01:32 PM | #57 | |
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Re: total Junk is the LS
I have the same car, 2000LSV8, I bought it new. It was Motor trend's "car of the year". I had most of the problems you mentioned. They fixed them and after 2002 the LS was a pretty good car.
The coil/plug problems need to be fixed. It's caused by the inside valve gasket leaking oil into the plug hole eventually causing failure. They fixed the gasket and they don't leak any longer. I'm convinced the missing, destroyed my transmission at 60K miles. From 60K to $160K miles, I had little problems and the engine still runs great. There are alot of electrical issues though, but if you can live with them I'd keep it as the resale value is nill. You can get another 100k miles out of it, by just changing the oil regularly. Turn up the 11 speaker sound system so you don't hear the problems. |
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11-24-2009, 08:59 PM | #58 | |
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Re: LS making front end noise over bumps
I've got an 04 LS V-8 sport. Love the car. Goes perfect. I just started to get the clunk in front and thought it might be a strut mount but will look at the stabilizer deal first. Thanks.
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11-24-2009, 09:34 PM | #59 | |
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Re: LS making front end noise over bumps
It's hard to diagnose if they are bad. There will not be any loseness or rattling visible by crawling under the car and shaking things. If nothing else is bad, it's probably the sway bar bushings. I never did fix it. I just put some pipe insulation on the bar to deaden the noise a bit. The good news is that it does no harm to the tires, alignment, ride etc. The strut bar still performs, its jsut an annoying metal to metal noise.
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Re: LS making front end noise over bumps
My noise is funny. It sounds like it's coming from right under the hood yet I can feel something in my foot.
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