weird thump under feet

[chuck416ex]

pulled swaybar awhile ago still made noise, putting poly bushings in this weekend.

 

[Cratos]

changed them and no more popping!

 

[rammertide07]

Leaf Spring Bushings?

 

[Cratos]

yep
if you look at htem there are a total of 6 mine were all creaked and the rubber looked like it had shurnk if you take a long prybar and put the truck on stands you could move the spring bushings around . so whan you turn sharp or go over a bad bump the springs could shift around. ran about 300 at a local shop. I was in a hurry due to a trip .but you can get the bushing kits at LMC truck.com cheep.

 

[clintusaf]

Ill have to check this. I have this too.

 

[rammertide07]

Ill have to check this. I have this too.

x2. Thanks for the info

 

[bigrigr]

Don't forget the shocks as well. I've seen alot of thumping noises coming from the shocks, that get misdiagnosed. If you have more than 75,000 miles on the truck, they need to be checked. Crank on the mounting bolts and give them a squeeze, the bushings can shrink over time allowing them to become slightly loose, causing a clunk. If that does'nt do it, check those spring bushings out real close. Good Luck

 

[architect-builder]

Had same thing. Could move sway bar with my hand. Replaced with bushings from Energy Suspension ,
no more thump under foot.

Barrett

 

[rammertide07]

Ok...think I found my problem.....hub assembly. Just glad I didn't figure that out at 70mph

 

[Smoky]

What was wrong with the hub assembly and what did you do to fix it?