a question for Marc and the whole gang

[99 Red Stroker]

I have a 99 350 4+4 super duty with DRW. I am getting some road noise from the front end. I was just wondering if the nylon spacers between the front springs could be the problem. Has anyone else had this happen? My truck has got around 147,000 and the front bushings seem to look good. Also are they available threw Ford or do I have to go to a different outlet??
Thanks for any input on this and I hope I didn't miss this when I searched.
99 Red Stroker

[mschn99]

What kind of road noise?? If its a growling noise you probably have a hub bearing going out. The spring insilators usually make more of a "slap" type noise over bumps or turning...

[fordfan99350]

i just did this. ford told me the bushings only come with the springs. i bought poly bushings made by energy. ($70) . but note* it is a real pain with a fisher snow plow setup on the truck. also the exhaust might be in the way on the right side shackel's top bolt. i also have a 99 but SRW w/148,000mi. i had a more of a clunking sound.

[99 Red Stroker]

Marc I just replaced the hub bearing and ball joints a couple a months ago. It's kinda like you say it's a slap and clucking noise as I cross the cuts in the highway. I notice it a lot on gravel roads also. I looked at my ones in the front and they look like there not wore totally out. The back ones look as if they are wore clear threw. As far as a bushing kit what would be the best way to go? Do you have to take the springs apart to replace the bushings?
Thanks guy's this really helps. I also bought a 1705 S chip turner the other day. Is there any concerns that I should be careful of if I just use the low setting? The main thing I wanted it for was to help with trans. Hope it makes it shift better. I had a S chip in my f-150 and it shifted like a totally different trans. Thanks the help. This is a great site and it makes me glad I drive a Stroker HA!!!!
99 Red Stroker

[fordfan99350]

PRODUCT LINE-UP: Leaf Spring Bushings we did mine in an afternoon, on the ground. with air tools. in the end we had to remove the springs to get the fronts. but mostly due to the plow frame in the way of the bolt. the nut is on the outside with no room to remove the bolt. also, you'll have to press the old bushings out. i was told to use a large "C" clamp. but i made a home made tool to do the job. threaded rod,3 nuts, washers and a large socket.

[99 Red Stroker]

Thanks for the reply. I will check out the link and see what I can get done. We have some snow and real cold weather coming so it may be a little while before I jump in and get it fixed. It still drives fine it just has a noise that I want do get rid of HA!!! I do have air tools and the things I need to make the job easier. That helps a lot and speeds thing up. It's kind like Alan Jacksons song it just takes Money. The help on here and being able to do the work really makes repairs not as painful in the pocket. Thank again.
99 Red Stroker