Front end sound when going over bumps -suggestions?

[Badspell68]

AWD 97 5.0

When going over dips or lager bumps the whole font end creates a crunching sort of sound on the down and upswing. I have replaced the shocks and ball joints but the sound remains. It seems to be more prevalent in the cold and one mechanic guessed at bushings.
Any suggestions?

 

[Stefanlg55]

probably stabalizer bar bushings. They can be easily replaced and over the bushing dry out or become damaged. recommend ordering stabalizer bar links for about $10 - $20 off rockauto

 

[Badspell68]

Do you know where I can locate a picture or schematic for a 97 5.0? Are the also located in the rear?

Thanks!

 

[Badspell68]

I did find it on Rock Auto... Can the bushings be replaced separately or does the whole stabilizer bar need to be replaced?

 

[Joe Dirt]

Check my thread: CLICK

They are available locally.

 

[Badspell68]

The sound I am experiencing is more like a ragged-deep-breath, in and out, sound when going over speed bumps or dropping off curbs at slow speed. Not bangs or clunks.

Would this still be a bushing problem?

 

[Stefanlg55]

"ragged-deep-breath"... Possibly the front shocks have blown out, I know mine made a weird noise right before i replaced them.