Ford F53 Bounder 1999

[soria]

Hi all
Have been on other RV formum sites and did not get what I was looking for
So here goes, when making a sharp right turn at slow speed,less than 5 mph there is a heavy clunk on right side under co pilots feet
I have had the wheels off, check shock,s, springs,brakes,looked for any loose bolts checked for any sign of movement around engine mounts with no luck any idea,s

[TXiceman]

Most suspensions have a hard stop that is either a fixed cast piece or is adjustable with a bolt and nut. Check to see if this piece is making contact when you are in a hard turn. You will normally not notice it unless you manage to hit a bump and cause the suspension to work vertically. It rubs and is often a pop, sometimes a squeak.

With the large suspension components, you may not be able to locate a loose component or find a loose bolt. It does take large wrenches and sockets with a lot of pressure to tighten the bolts and nut enough.

Hope this helps a bit.

Ken

[FC Ontario]

I noticed a clunk in the front suspension during a long trip this summer. The second Ford Dealer ( my home one) checked for Ford service bulletins and they found that there was a couple of support brackets that could be added to the sway supports sticking out in front of the axle and by adding this the clunk disappeared.
I had to pay for the addition but it worked well.
JM2Cw

[Izzyblueye]

A couple of years ago on this forum there was a thread about this subject. As I recall they was a TSB from Ford on the problem and I believe they were referred to as "Z" brackets. Apparently some Fords were built and these were left off during assembly. I don't know if a search would bring all this up or not. Maybe some other members will remember the problem in more detail.

[FC Ontario]

Yes that is what they were called. Thanks for the extra info. Z brackets

[MrMudstud]

That is correct on the "Z"� brackets. Mine were added under the warranty. It stopped the noise in the front that you are experiencing. Simple to do yourself, if they will provide the parts free.