This is related to my previous post involving the deteriorated front right hub, but now that I've had those front hubs replaced, I'm listening (somewhat paranoidly :( ) at all sounds coming from the car as I drive. Here's what I've found from sounds alone:
1) First, I'm sick of the Ranchos XL's I put on last year. I should've gone with the Bilsteins off the bat and to atone for my poor my choice, I have just ordered some 5100's to put on. Lesson learned. The Ranchos alternate between an abnormally harsh ride on uneven surfaces to a spongy, porpoising ride on smoother undulating roads. It's just my opinion, of course, but these Ranchos suck. :mad:
2) I am going to service the upper and lower links and replace any worn/rusted bolts and regrease the fittings. There is too much noise coming from both wheels when going over uneven areas.
3) I want to also replace the ball joint on the knuckle spindle but can't find the actual joint on courtesyparts.com. I can find the knuckle spindle and the retaining nut in the diagram, but I can't find the ball joint. It may be on another chart, but after a lot of looking, I still can't find it. If anyone has the part number for it (or the diagram), please let me know.
4) I'm also going to replace the anti-sway bar and the retaining brackets. They're rusting and are contributing to the squeaks and other noises coming from the front.
Thanks in advance, everyone, for your help. Hope to make the Mada a smoother and quieter ride over the holidays.
1) First, I'm sick of the Ranchos XL's I put on last year. I should've gone with the Bilsteins off the bat and to atone for my poor my choice, I have just ordered some 5100's to put on. Lesson learned. The Ranchos alternate between an abnormally harsh ride on uneven surfaces to a spongy, porpoising ride on smoother undulating roads. It's just my opinion, of course, but these Ranchos suck. :mad:
2) I am going to service the upper and lower links and replace any worn/rusted bolts and regrease the fittings. There is too much noise coming from both wheels when going over uneven areas.
3) I want to also replace the ball joint on the knuckle spindle but can't find the actual joint on courtesyparts.com. I can find the knuckle spindle and the retaining nut in the diagram, but I can't find the ball joint. It may be on another chart, but after a lot of looking, I still can't find it. If anyone has the part number for it (or the diagram), please let me know.
4) I'm also going to replace the anti-sway bar and the retaining brackets. They're rusting and are contributing to the squeaks and other noises coming from the front.
Thanks in advance, everyone, for your help. Hope to make the Mada a smoother and quieter ride over the holidays.