2007 Ford F-150 truck vibration

Tiny
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  • 2007 FORD F-150
  • 4.2L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 230,000 MILES
I see the sway guard bushen is gone. When driving truck shakes bad and makes a clunking noise. Damage to my tires are also happening. Is this because of the bushen?
Thursday, July 30th, 2015 AT 5:19 PM

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Tiny
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The sway bar bushings will cause the vehicle to be less stable. If they are broken, they can make a noise. As far as tire wear, chances are it is another problem.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2015 AT 8:44 PM
Tiny
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Sorry, they won't cause a vibration. Suspect tire balance or uneven tire wear.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2015 AT 8:45 PM
Tiny
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Ok. When I reach 50mph my truck shakes really bad and at times when I brake it feels like have hydrauliics. Do you know what may cause it?
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Thursday, July 30th, 2015 AT 8:56 PM
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The vibration is most likely tire balance or uneven wear. Check both of those first. As far as the hydraulics feeling, are the shocks good?
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Thursday, July 30th, 2015 AT 9:01 PM
Tiny
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Its more like hopping issue and yes shocks are good. I got new tires and balance and truck shaking/hopping is worse.
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Friday, July 31st, 2015 AT 6:16 PM
Tiny
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Have you checked all steering components? In particular, the drag link?
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2015 AT 8:52 PM

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