Bishop #0447 Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 I looked around the forum, but wanted to be as specific as possible. Anytime I hit a small divot or turn sharp sometimes the front left pops or makes a slight clunk. I would assume strut mount comparing to what I have seen other places, but would like other ideas because I am not 100% sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 Could be the strut mount as you mentioned, or where the strut bolts to the hub, or the strut itself could be failing. Possible, but less likely, are a failing tie-rod end or failing rack mount bushing (least likely).. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSGT Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 (edited) Just an added note: when the SGT's were factory lowered, they didn't correct the geometry. So if you're making front end adjustments, a bumpsteer kit (tall tie-rod) is highly recommended to 'level' the struts, plus the stock ball joints are a mm too small (which can clunk). Had mine replaced a few years ago, noticeable difference in handling. Plus: the rear wasn't leveled either, so I had a lower control arm relocation bracket installed, again to flatten the geometry. No more wheel hop, squats now. Edited September 25, 2018 by BlackSGT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 48 minutes ago, BlackSGT said: Just an added note: when the SGT's were factory lowered, they didn't correct the geometry. So if you're making front end adjustments, a bumpsteer kit (tall tie-rod) is highly recommended to 'level' the struts, plus the stock ball joints are a mm too small (which can clunk). Had mine replaced a few years ago, noticeable difference in handling. Plus: the rear wasn't leveled either, so I had a lower control arm relocation bracket installed, again to flatten the geometry. No more wheel hop, squats now. agreed, i have had all that done and more car handles like a dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 It happened to me too. Dealer lubed up the nylon bushings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhr1961 Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 lubing the bushings is treating the symptom, not a cure, there are Ford TSb's about the "clunking", "chirping", squeaking" and what to do about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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