[rose88]

On my 1999 F-350 crew 4x4 with 7.3 I am getting a strage popping noise and feel when I gas on it and also when I go over bumps and turning. Could this be a sway bar bushing issue or even the driveline??

I have checked the motor mounts and they appear to be fine.

Also when i slow down it starts to shake pretty bad as if the rotors are chattering? I kinda figure this problem may be 1 thing that is all related?

thanks again

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[tattoocharlie]

could be ball joints

 

[fweisman]

Hijacking this one...I have a 2000 F350 that's doing the SAME thing. I've replaced the hub and the ball joints to no avail. Can it be the bearings in the drive axle? or the transfer case? It seems to go away after the truck drives for a while and warms un in this Arizona heat. Thoughts?

 

[rose88]

Well we put it on a lift and raised front end and took a prybar and ball joints do have just a little play not much though? Any recommendations on replacements? Brand?

thanks
Rose88

 

[Zedicus]

Loose track bar or bad track bar brushings.

Had the same problem on my truck.

Note: those track bar main bolts have to be torque to 369 ft lbs to hold properly.

 

[tinman13kup]

Universal joints can create issues when one of the axis starts to sieze. It might not have any noticable play in it, so actually rotating it is the only way to find it. One the front axles, the u-joints can start making going straight a problem, needing constant steering. On the driveshaft it will cause a vibration and popping as it binds the shaft and then releases.

 

[rose88]

Ok will check both,

thanks