Suspension Problems??
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I had theSAME prob with my 05 gt thinking it was this then thinking it was that. So i took it to ford they found i had faulty tie rod connectors parts and labor were free.Tokicos mite have somerecalls too. Hope ya find out whats up.
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Joined: May 2007
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From: NY
RE: Suspension Problems??
i did have an issue with tokico struts on another car i did. had two sets blow out the seals in just a few months. the company did nothing for me so i told them to insert said product you know where and switched to KYBs and never had a problem. they ended up being more money but also a better performing strut in my opinion.
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Naw, it only makes the noise when I hit pretty much any bump now, regardless whether or not I turn the wheel. If I'm sitting still and rotate the wheel it won't make the noise.
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: TX
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The upper strut mounts are "one time use" parts. did you replace the upper strut mounts when you replaced the struts/shocks? If not, you need to get some aftermarket (Steeda HD) upper strut mounts.
I tried to "adjust" my stock swaybar mounts and got the clunking issue that seems to affect all S197's. Just a 1/4' tighten turn of the mount bolt on the strut fixed it. I think it's a manufacturer defect but who knows...
I tried to "adjust" my stock swaybar mounts and got the clunking issue that seems to affect all S197's. Just a 1/4' tighten turn of the mount bolt on the strut fixed it. I think it's a manufacturer defect but who knows...
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: The High Country
RE: Suspension Problems??
ORIGINAL: jerjan
Mine did they same thing. I put a CHE front K-member brace on it and it fixed it. The front brace is standard on the convertibles, but not on the coupes. OH, hi Hammy!
Mine did they same thing. I put a CHE front K-member brace on it and it fixed it. The front brace is standard on the convertibles, but not on the coupes. OH, hi Hammy!
Then explainhow mine ended up from the factory with one?
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ORIGINAL: Rubrignitz
The upper strut mounts are "one time use" parts. did you replace the upper strut mounts when you replaced the struts/shocks? If not, you need to get some aftermarket (Steeda HD) upper strut mounts.
I tried to "adjust" my stock swaybar mounts and got the clunking issue that seems to affect all S197's. Just a 1/4' tighten turn of the mount bolt on the strut fixed it. I think it's a manufacturer defect but who knows...
The upper strut mounts are "one time use" parts. did you replace the upper strut mounts when you replaced the struts/shocks? If not, you need to get some aftermarket (Steeda HD) upper strut mounts.
I tried to "adjust" my stock swaybar mounts and got the clunking issue that seems to affect all S197's. Just a 1/4' tighten turn of the mount bolt on the strut fixed it. I think it's a manufacturer defect but who knows...
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