Noise with 1" leveling kit

[M Spec]

As I recall, that kit required some grinding to the strut edge in order to fit properly (#14 on the instructions).

That is correct

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[Haha48]

Put a strut.in backwards. Didn't bolt it down. Did you do a wheel alignment?

 

[M Spec]

Put a strut.in backwards. Didn't bolt it down. Did you do a wheel alignment?

I mean no offense but have you ever installed struts on a Maverick?

 

[Haha48]

I mean no offense but have you ever installed struts on a Maverick?

People have screwed up before you would.be surprised. If it was backwards it would angle out sideways. Sometimes they just forget the third bolt under the plastic

 

[Pudakis]

I mean no offense but have you ever installed struts on a Maverick?

Did you ever find the issue? I don’t have the leveling kit and mine also makes a clunking noise, I had it at the dealer today for that and the trailer brake recall. They told me there is a known issue with a bolt, I didn’t get my paperwork yet as they will mail it to me. But they fixed the bolt and Things feel way better and a had a slight vibration that is gone but I believe I still have the clunk.

 

[tomahawk72]

Thanks...I mean no offense, but I have been building cars for over 50 years and have owned over 70 cars/trucks, I do how to tighten bolts. But again I do appreciate you taking the time to post.

Even the most experienced technicians can still make mistakes. Instead of being ignorant have you tried double checking everything?

 

[Pudakis]

I mean no offense but have you ever installed struts on a Maverick?

Still no fix?

 

[New England Aaron]

No noises with mine. 2k miles in

 

[WeatherDJ]

I would appreciate posts from individuals that have actually installed the leveling kit, Thanks

I installed the 1" RC level kit myself. I bought the kit early on before I received the truck and it was the steel kit, looks like they are now using molded plastic? The kit bolts were too long and I had to source new bolts to mount the spacer to the strut. Anyhow, I have a clunk in the right front over harsh bumps. The clunk started about five months (3K miles) after install. Sounds like a bad strut or strut bushing. When the weather warms up here in the NE I'll take it apart and check the spacer. I checked all the other bolts which I could access without removing the strut and they are all tight. I have an upcoming appointment at the dealer for the airbag recall. I may ask them to take a look. Well see what they say about the level kit and larger tires (245/65).

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