banging sound from front wheel well

[devster55]

when i drive around if i hit a small bump i hear and feel a banging sound. has anyone had this issue?

[layson]

What truck do you have? Do you have a lift? Come on we need more information.

[devster55]

its a 2003 f-250 6.0 with a leveling kit on it, as far as i know everything else is stock.

[layson]

I would probably jack up that wheel and check the wheel bearings and ball joints first.

[devster55]

ok will do

[Brian 444]

Check the ball joints and sway bar link bushings.

[devster55]

i checked the ball joints and its not that, how do you check the sway bar link bushings. all answers are greatly appreciated.

[fifty]

See if there is play in them. Mine are shot and thats where all my banging came from.

[devster55]

no ther is no play in anything i checked everything. i think it may be my shock.

[layson]

That is a good sign. So why do you think it is your shock? Is it loose?

Next step for me would be to throw a jack stand under each side of the axle and get the truck up in the air. Then grab and feel everything, turn the wheel , watch it. See what you can find.