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Front End Clicking ?

Old 12-03-2007, 05:41 PM
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Hey guys, I just recently noticed that when I turn the stearing wheel I hear a clicking noise that seems to be coming from the front end. Its not a constant clicking,just a single click, one going right and one going left.I'm not sure if its in the steering or possibly the suspension. If you guys have any ideas, that would be great. I have an appointment to bring the car in on Thursday, but was wondering if it may be something simple or it would be great info, so that the shop doesn't say its something else...
By the way here is what i have

2003 Mustang Gt
Mods include K&N CAI and super 40 Flowmasters
with 26,000 miles...
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Old 12-06-2007, 06:29 AM
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im not really sure what youre trying to say, is it on one side or both? but i had a similar clickin sound comin from my front left wheel, and it was a worn ball joint. do you havewanderingor poor handlingtoo? that could mean ball joint or a bad tie rod. check your tire for abnormal patterns if you do, for cupping or very heavy wear. is this even what your talking about? or am i going off on the wrong track?
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Old 12-06-2007, 10:00 AM
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Default RE: Front End Clicking ?

its gonna be one of your ball joints, tie rods, or stabilizer bar end links.
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Old 12-06-2007, 11:29 AM
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Hey lewistk, you got it right on the money, about the poor handeling and wandering... How bad is this? Do I need to get it in right away?
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Old 12-06-2007, 11:39 AM
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http://www.paladinmicro.com/PalMFrame00.htm?wks=rak

Check out this link. There is a TSB for a creeking sound that has something to do with the steering rack mounts. This guy did a write up on how to make it stop. I did this and mine stopped making that noise.
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Old 12-06-2007, 03:54 PM
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hopefully its a bad ball joint, they are not too expensive. this is a good article by miceleb. try that out if you can, then let me know what happens. hopefully that works, if not, we will work it out after
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