[Pentahopepowerstroke]

I have had a annoying bump/thump coming from the front-left corner. It "feels" like it is coming from the upperleft corner of the floor board. I have completely rebuilt the front axle(all bushings, ball joints, tie-end rods, brakes, etc.) all this was needed though. After all this that $%#@ knock is still there. I beleive it may be the cab mount b/c it only knocks when I slow down, turn, or while driving over uneven ground. Has anyone had this problem? Also, how do you hold the top of the cab mount to remove the bolt? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[JOAT]

Not sure if thats the source of your noise, but HERE's the Cab Bushing Thread from the archives.

 

[gnxtc2]

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I have had a annoying bump/thump coming from the front-left corner. It "feels" like it is coming from the upperleft corner of the floor board. I have completely rebuilt the front axle(all bushings, ball joints, tie-end rods, brakes, etc.) all this was needed though. After all this that $%#@ knock is still there. I beleive it may be the cab mount b/c it only knocks when I slow down, turn, or while driving over uneven ground. Has anyone had this problem? Also, how do you hold the top of the cab mount to remove the bolt? Any help would be appreciated.

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When you find out the problem, let me know also. I have the same problem. Rebuilt front end also.

Billy T.
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[johndeerebones]

First thing I would try is to go through and tighten all your crossmember bolts. I had some squeaks and clanks, all were loose on mine by my standards...that's to say my 1/2" Ingersoll said they were loose anyway. Then check your pivot bracket bolts, if they have been loose before or for long, they can elongate the holes, will need drilled bigger and bigger bolts put in, or it could be your cab mounts, but they would have to be pretty far gone to be making much noise, I think if they were that bad you see it in your body lines between the cab and front clip.