1997 Ford Explorer popping in front end

1997 FORD EXPLORER
123,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TONY MOODY
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i have a popping in the front of my 1997 explorer. I had it aliened recently and bushings put in ( also replaced shocks ) same problem. It does it when you hit a bump in the road. The mechanic that fixed the bushings said everything looked good. What might be the problem ?
Feb 12, 2008 at 5:37 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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i would check the sway bar bushings and links. it will sound just like a bad shock. hope this helps
Feb 12, 2008 at 6:00 PM
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