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Loud Suspension Noise

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Posted by: aggiestckl

whats the deal with the loud noise on my 97 when hitting bumps sounds like a pickup going over speed bumps? shocks or struts or somethin? how much to replace and what website?? thanks a ton!!!! this site is great

Posted by: scott9050

Front or back? If the front could be: upper control arms, lower control arms, sway bar end links, bad struts etc. If the back it could be the shock mounts, shocks etc. The best way to tell is to take a look.

Posted by: JoeyLincolnMK8

do not forget ball joints, those bushings on them can get deteriorated over time!

Posted by: torquemonkey

I have the same problem in my '97 as well. For me, it is the front and I have yet to check the suspension.

Posted by: bigdog1279

well hey im shure if you come to the meet at debis in Columbus someone will help you figure out whats rong

Posted by: fossten

I have the same problem. It was the front upper control arm/ball joints. I am replacing them myself. $65.00 a piece from Autozone, cheapest I found. Lincolns Online has instructions.

http://www.lincolnsonline.com/article97.html

Posted by: bigdog1279

dont let the guys on here hear you say autozone

Posted by: torquemonkey

Thanks for the heads up, on the suspension parts.

I am looking forward to the Ohio meet. I haven't been home in a long time to see my family and friends. I am looking forward to making some new friends too! As it is for now I must rest, for the corporate vampires are out there . . . waiting to try and suck the life out of me for another week.

Posted by: fossten

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdog1279

dont let the guys on here hear you say autozone

Hey, I almost never shop there, but the parts from RockAuto.com were $77.00 apiece plus shipping plus waiting. I have to follow the price.

Posted by: bigdog1279

Quote:

Originally Posted by torquemonkey

Thanks for the heads up, on the suspension parts.

I am looking forward to the Ohio meet. I haven't been home in a long time to see my family and friends. I am looking forward to making some new friends too! As it is for now I must rest, for the corporate vampires are out there . . . waiting to try and suck the life out of me for another week.

corptrate my fother tried to
sell my life to those ppl LOL
when i was done with Colledge im like hell no
hes like well you could be owning your own business like me and running 2 othere bussiness pulling down over 300,000 a minume when your 30 this was when i was 22 im still like hell no
dont want it im happy and that all that matter

Posted by: Shaun 97VIII

same thing on my 1997 as well! i dont have time to get up under there and look though, but i need to fast.
on mine its only doing it on the pass. side front. i'll probably look at it this weekend

Posted by: fossten

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Originally Posted by Shaun 97VIII

same thing on my 1997 as well! i dont have time to get up under there and look though, but i need to fast.
on mine its only doing it on the pass. side front. i'll probably look at it this weekend

That was the side my noise was coming from. I just replace the ball joint on the pass. side today, and VOILA! No more thumping!

I also checked the driver's side, and that ball joint is shot, too, although it's not making noise yet. Don't forget to check both sides.

Posted by: Frogman

Sometimes you get what you pay for.

I've always had nothing but good luck with Moog hardware. A little spendy, but IMHO, worth it if you are going to keep the car for a long time.

Posted by: materialboi

I have the same problem. but i'm not sure, i think i might be the rear strut on the pass. side because when i hit a speed bump and just nock that wheel, it thumps and makes like a loose change noise, like something is loose. idk if anyone has a clue, lemme know, i have a 93 mark VIII LSC

Posted by: Frogman

A 93 LSC???

:con

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Posted by: Shaun 97VIII

yeah... didnt the LSC start in 1995? hehehe

Posted by: Frogman

Apparently not...?

Posted by: fossten

Quote:

Originally Posted by materialboi

I have the same problem. but i'm not sure, i think i might be the rear strut on the pass. side because when i hit a speed bump and just nock that wheel, it thumps and makes like a loose change noise, like something is loose. idk if anyone has a clue, lemme know, i have a 93 mark VIII LSC

That could be your ball joint or your end link. Both are easy to replace yourself on the pass. side and not too expensive a part.