A little help....

[mgoodman]

I've developed a small to medium noisy knock while driving. It's coming from the front drivers side tire... almost like a bad ball joint possibly.
Also, noticed steering is a bit loose....so thinking of replacing the ends on that. Any ideas on how to check this. I can grab the steering rod and easily move it back and forth...don't think I should be able to do that.
As for the noise... it reminds me of a previous ball joint issue on another Ford i owned....

Anyone have part numbers or anything for the ends and for ball joints?
01 F250, 7.3L turbo diesel, CC, 6 speed manual trans.

thanks
Mike

[MrJohnWayne]

You are right. You should not be able to move the steering rod at all. Don't have any part numbers though.

[mgoodman]

In case anyone comes up with this...
I found the clunking noise to be my caliper loose on the drivers side. I removed the bolts, added some locktight and retorqued them... no more noise.
Now for the new ends....

[99 Red Stroker]

The place to get Ford parts is ( powerstrokeshop.com). Just look up there web site and give Bob a call. Great place to get parts with fast shipping. The orders I have placed were shipped fast and the parts were right the first time. Just have your VIN handy. Hope this helps.
99 Red Stroker