[Guest]

I have a 1972 ford mustang v8 302 fastback and when im going down some roads not every road i get this loud knocking noise near my front left tires could that be the springs, shocks, coils etc.? please help me !!!!!!

 

[Guest]

Does it happen when you go over a dip? Or just driving along? Does it sound like a bad pop?

 

[Guest]

well its worse on roads that are like bumpy but it sounds like a knocking noise liek the tire is hitting the car also if i get ne wleaf springs in the rear wil lthat make my car sit up higher in the back

 

[camachinist]

Please describe the road conditions and speed conditions along with what you hear...the more detail the better *G*

IOW, does it change from a smooth road to bumpy road, from fast to slow, from speeding up to slowing down, turning, etc....

Get back to us with some more details...

Pat
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[Guest]

like going strsight downa bumpy road sometimes the road dosent evn have to be real bumpy and at speeds of 35-80 mph

 

[Teebone]

sounds like a bad lower ball joint

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[Dons70Stang]

try checking out the swaybar bushings and swaybar end links

 

[racer_x_76]

I would carefully check out all of the rubber bushed areas (i.e. front stablizer bar bushings,upper and lower control arm bushings and ball joints, lower spring perch ,sway bar,etc.) If any one of the bushings has been completely beaten out, it can definately cause the noise you are describing.

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[camachinist]

Have you ever replaced any of the front suspension components? If so, when and what ones?

When was the last time the car was in for an alignment? They usually inspect parts at that time...

Do you get any cracking noises when braking heavily to a complete stop? How about after the stop when you start out again?

More diagnostics....gonna run the gas tank dry...*G*

Pat
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