Front end clunk

[Wheeler]

Knocking noise seamed to be getting worse, maybe just me but raised the front tires one at a time a few inches off the ground and put a bar under the tire to pry up on the tire I can produce a small knock sound on both sides there is a little play in the lower ball joint but the sound seams to be coming from the shock mount on the frame with a tiny amount of play where the shock mounts to the top hat. Current shocks are fox 3.0

what kind of play is ok in the ball joint. I have been told a small amount is ok. I would think you wouldn't want any play but I also don't want to replace a good ball joint. rebuilt stock shocks are on the way home so I would like to do it all at once if I need to replace them at all

I'm going to be putting on the R1 Concepts brakes this week, I'll try your method prying up on the tire while it's elevated.

 

[stewwalker]

While spending some time surfing the web, I came across Forged Offload. They are/were formerly Werebuildshocks.com, but I think they opened up a new business.

Regardless, these guys rebuilt my shocks in the past and replaced the lower shock bushing, thus eliminating my front end clunk. Their online store stocks factory lower shock bushings, as well as their custom lower shock spherical bearings for factory 2.5's.

I just ordered the spherical bearing kit, and the upgraded lower shock bolt kit.

Check them out here - https://forged-offroad.com/product-category/2010-2014-ford-raptor-parts/?v=9747dd5cbaed

 

[BenBB]

While spending some time surfing the web, I came across Forged Offload. They are/were formerly Werebuildshocks.com, but I think they opened up a new business.

Regardless, these guys rebuilt my shocks in the past and replaced the lower shock bushing, thus eliminating my front end clunk. Their online store stocks factory lower shock bushings, as well as their custom lower shock spherical bearings for factory 2.5's.

I just ordered the spherical bearing kit, and the upgraded lower shock bolt kit.

Check them out here - https://forged-offroad.com/product-category/2010-2014-ford-raptor-parts/?v=9747dd5cbaed

Interested to hear your opinion on the spherical bearings once you run them, I'll likely be having those guys rebuild my shocks after the first of the year and will have them replace that bushing at the same time (and bolts, and schraders, and the list goes on and on heh).

 

[downforce137]

mine is making a metallic rattle noise over small bumps and cracks in the road.. it goes mostly away in 4wd, so i guess im going to focus cv/iwe/wheel hub bearing.

 

[Canuck714]

Raptor Front Lower Shock Replacement Bolt – Forged Offroad – We Rebuild Shocks

Shanked bolts for the lower shock.

 

[stewwalker]

Interested to hear your opinion on the spherical bearings once you run them, I'll likely be having those guys rebuild my shocks after the first of the year and will have them replace that bushing at the same time (and bolts, and schraders, and the list goes on and on heh).

I'll type up a review once I get them installed and a few miles on them. I'm curious how long they will last.

 

[LXCoupe]

I had the clunk too. Had my shocks rebuilt and changed to the longer shanked lower shock mount bolt. This partially got rid of the sound. I found that the passenger side exhaust manifold heat shield had broke loose of the front mount and was making sounds too.

They didn't have the spherical bearings available yet when I had my shock rebuilt. I'm curious to know how it rides with them.

 

[Mrp2121]

I chased this identical "clunk" for months after putting on 3.0's, replaced spherical bearings, ball joints, etc. only to discover it was the most basic and ridiculous source.

My driver's side shock had never been charged with nitrogen. When there's no nitrogen in it, the bladder doesn't cushion and you can hear the piston "topping" and clunking. I jacked mine up, pressurized it to 210 psi, and the annoying "clunk" has been gone since.

Maybe that's your issue?

 

[MatMan]

Where is the schrader valve located on the front 3.0 shocks?

 

[downforce137]

My axle end is making noise inside the wheel hub. Grab your half shaft and wiggle it up and down