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Anot sure if i fixed it or not but i rotated the spring tensioner two flats on the rod, twisted the spring into it basically...
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AIn the first page of your build post you talk about having to upgrade to heavier axles. Can clarify why you'd want lower weight rig...
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Aandy_b reacted to KSM garage's post in the thread Apex parts causing terrible Clunk on an F350 with full Carli & Redhead with
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if the noise started after the track bar was replaced i would start there, i know you said it was a ford but on the dodges you can get a... -
Aandy_b reacted to Macfly's post in the thread Apex parts causing terrible Clunk on an F350 with full Carli & Redhead with Like.
Thanks so much for all the suggestions, will make a list and start eliminating everything again.
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Aandy_b reacted to Kingsize24's post in the thread Apex parts causing terrible Clunk on an F350 with full Carli & Redhead with Like.
Sounds like the uniball in the track arm is dry. Sticking, then releasing with a pop as the tension releases during suspension cycling...
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Aandy_b reacted to GR8ADV's post in the thread Apex parts causing terrible Clunk on an F350 with full Carli & Redhead with Like.
Oh the stories I have of unrelated noises could fill a book. Back to the OP. If it were me I would start by eliminating variables...
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Aandy_b replied to the thread Apex parts causing terrible Clunk on an F350 with full Carli & Redhead.LOL, the number of times tragedy *almost* occurred on a complicated project is like the number of stars in the sky.
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Aandy_b reacted to GR8ADV's post in the thread Apex parts causing terrible Clunk on an F350 with full Carli & Redhead with Like.
Yes, yes and then yes. Omg I thought it was just me.
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Aandy_b reacted to tacollie's post in the thread Apex parts causing terrible Clunk on an F350 with full Carli & Redhead with Like.
Have you laid under the truck and grabbed on to the steering components to see if anything would move? If the track bar was most recent...
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Aandy_b replied to the thread Apex parts causing terrible Clunk on an F350 with full Carli & Redhead.What year truck? Assuming you have checked: upper and lower shock mounts, track bar mounts, TREs, swaybar endlinks, caliper mounts...
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ANot an incomplete conclusion at all, I’d call it a compromised conclusion. Everything we do when building out or specing out an overland...
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Aandy_b replied to the thread normal for winch drum to reach 200F?.Freespool plus power out usually lets me get the line out without getting as hot as if it was in gear. YMMV.
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Aandy_b replied to the thread normal for winch drum to reach 200F?.This is the main problem with most winches that have the brake inside the drum. As it spools out, the brake uses inertia to press...