DD question?

[boggerless]

i have a 2000 f-350 SD,4x4 with a manual 5 speed.in the last three week it cluncks when i hit the brakes.sorta like something around twenty pounds is slideing forward in the bed? if i get to ease to a stop nothing,but if the light turns red and i have to stop quick. CLUNK?it didn't do it in reverse till today after i looked under it for anything obvious.i tried stopping in neutral just to see and its less noticable.then it started in reverse.it accelerates fine,just stopping. any suggestions on what to look for so i don't get pissed and blow it up?

 

[vortec]

I'd check the basics, first. u-joints, slip yoke, etc. those could still make noise in neutral because the diff will still be turning the driveshaft. then, i'd move on to inspecting brakes to make sure you don't have a broken pad, loose caliper, etc (you have 4 wheel disk, right?) and check the suspension for loose parts.

 

[boggerless]

I'd check the basics, first. u-joints, slip yoke, etc. those could still make noise in neutral because the diff will still be turning the driveshaft. then, i'd move on to inspecting brakes to make sure you don't have a broken pad, loose caliper, etc (you have 4 wheel disk, right?) and check the suspension for loose parts.

yes 4 wheel discs bro.all the u joints are tight. and there is no slip joint.i pulled and yanked on everything that might move. let me check the rear calipers.

 

[boggerless]

I'd check the basics, first. u-joints, slip yoke, etc. those could still make noise in neutral because the diff will still be turning the driveshaft. then, i'd move on to inspecting brakes to make sure you don't have a broken pad, loose caliper, etc (you have 4 wheel disk, right?) and check the suspension for loose parts.

the left rear caliper is a lttle bit loose. i'll try tightening it to see.like i said no slip joint just these.

 

[Cowboy_80]

you do know that rust isn't a good paint right? I really have no idea of a solution though. just subscribing...

 

[vortec]

the left rear caliper is a lttle bit loose. i'll try tightening it to see.like i said no slip joint just these.

I can't see the pics. I keep meaning to become a paying member, but house payments and gas prices are making me feel really cheap. i'm roughing it all around eating wal-mart store brand mayo and having no cable tv.

my dd had a bang from time to time a few months ago and i found that one lock washers on a bumper bolt broke off and the bumper had play in it. one lock washer and a few minutes later, everything was fine. might be something to look at if the loose caliper isn't the cause.

 

[boz42]

The '03 F-250 I had would make noise like that from time to time. It also had a squeak in the driveline, that no one could find. I sold the P.O.S. I hated thet truck!


Sorry, I am of no help, I just saw the Ford SD thread & had to rant. Good Luck w/ the fix, & if your dash goes out PM me & I'll tell you why.

 

[southernspeed]

i have a 2000 f-350 SD,4x4 with a manual 5 speed.in the last three week it cluncks when i hit the brakes.sorta like something around twenty pounds is slideing forward in the bed? if i get to ease to a stop nothing,but if the light turns red and i have to stop quick. CLUNK?it didn't do it in reverse till today after i looked under it for anything obvious.i tried stopping in neutral just to see and its less noticable.then it started in reverse.it accelerates fine,just stopping. any suggestions on what to look for so i don't get pissed and blow it up?

Dood.......it's a ford!
So, it'll do that to wind you up.
Yes, there probably is something loose in the bed, they're made that way.

Alternatively, it's coil sprung right? How about tie bar bushes?







If it's not coil sprung then ford probably put tie rods in just to wear out and make a noise anyway




Now, be a good chap and stop playing with silly Fords

 

[boggerless]

I can't see the pics. I keep meaning to become a paying member, but house payments and gas prices are making me feel really cheap. i'm roughing it all around eating wal-mart store brand mayo and having no cable tv.

my dd had a bang from time to time a few months ago and i found that one lock washers on a bumper bolt broke off and the bumper had play in it. one lock washer and a few minutes later, everything was fine. might be something to look at if the loose caliper isn't the cause.

the caliper was tight enough i think?i could not turn the bolts anymore.i realy don't think that was it.and i'm on the Friend Of the Court diet.

 

[boggerless]

The '03 F-250 I had would make noise like that from time to time. It also had a squeak in the driveline, that no one could find. I sold the P.O.S. I hated thet truck!


Sorry, I am of no help, I just saw the Ford SD thread & had to rant. Good Luck w/ the fix, & if your dash goes out PM me & I'll tell you why.

i have the sqeak....it sounds like a 79!i think mine is the springs as its only on dippy roads. sqeaky,sqeaky,sqeaky as i putz down my street at 15 mph.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

Have you checked all 4 calipers? The bolts that hold the calipers on can break.

 

[boggerless]

Dood.......it's a ford!
So, it'll do that to wind you up.
Yes, there probably is something loose in the bed, they're made that way.

Alternatively, it's coil sprung right? How about tie bar bushes?







If it's not coil sprung then ford probably put tie rods in just to wear out and make a noise anyway




Now, be a good chap and stop playing with silly Fords

MARK!! mine is leaf sprung.and i thought it was those also. i greased them and gee wizz a few days later i get a clunk? they are sorta loose. i pushed the thing all the way forward and hit the brakes. it didn't move? driveway speed though.i even jacked it up to check the rear end? and its fine.

 

[boggerless]

Have you checked all 4 calipers? The bolts that hold the calipers on can break.

yeah, they are tight brother.maybe tommorow i'll pull the wheels off?i hate working in the cold.

 

[boggerless]

Dood.......it's a ford!







If it's not coil sprung then ford probably put tie rods in just to wear out and make a noise anyway




Now, be a good chap and stop playing with silly Fords

here is the weak link Mark.well both of them,GTD kept getting in the way.could that be whats wrong??? i always forget to grease those biatches and when i do!!!

 

[vortec]

i hate working in the cold.

me too, but it looks like you're getting some bearable weather at the moment. 42 degrees according to weather.com. that's a lot better than i expected. the internet is great. i wish i was outside right now instead of stuck at work. 60 degrees and sunny.

 

[boggerless]

me too, but it looks like you're getting some bearable weather at the moment. 42 degrees according to weather.com. that's a lot better than i expected. the internet is great. i wish i was outside right now instead of stuck at work. 60 degrees and sunny.

it was 62 yesterday. and 32 with the wind chill factor this morning.tommorow it will be cold again and snow will be back.darky pics but you can see there is no snow.

 

[southernspeed]

here is the weak link Mark.well both of them,GTD kept getting in the way.could that be whats wrong??? i always forget to grease those biatches and when i do!!!

Get a pry bar Darryl and see what kind of movement you've got there. Could be worn bushes eh.

 

[boggerless]

me too, but it looks like you're getting some bearable weather at the moment. 42 degrees according to weather.com. that's a lot better than i expected. the internet is great. i wish i was outside right now instead of stuck at work. 60 degrees and sunny.

i forgot about the pic thing again. sorry

 

[boggerless]

Get a pry bar Darryl and see what kind of movement you've got there. Could be worn bushes eh.

i was hoping it was something easy and cheap.the one going from the pittman arm is loose,the others are tight as a newbie in prison.

 

[vortec]

i forgot about the pic thing again. sorry

haha. i just thought you were doing it to make fun of me.

i'd never miss that amount of money, but i've been spewing so much on property taxes, etc. that spending money is really unpleasant.

had another idea just now. is your spare tire loose, maybe? my friend's '92 chevy had thta problem. it was banging around because he didn't crank it up enough. man, he felt stupid.