oynex Report post Posted October 24, 2015 I have a 2004 Winnebago Itasca Horizon. The front end bangs when I go over the smallest of bumps and I have already replaced the shocks and checked tire pressure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockylarson Report post Posted October 24, 2015 Start with Grill attachment points, then see if Jacks are rattling in their brackets, onto smaller frame welds that may have stressed apart. End up with checking for broken springs. Good luck. Oh Ya, anything loose in the basement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted October 24, 2015 In a previous coach we had similar noises under the passenger's seat. Long story short...many missing and broken welds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oynex Report post Posted October 24, 2015 Thanks for the reply but it is more of a solid metal noise. Jacks and grill are fine welds look ok don't have springs it's air ride and last I checked the basement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oynex Report post Posted October 24, 2015 I am going to recheck the welds thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted October 24, 2015 Oynex, Welcome to the Forum. Independent front suspension or solid axle. If independent check ball joints and upper & lower bushings. Solid axle check for loose king pins. Also check for loose drag link,tie rod and every other part of the steering linkage. ?missing any golf clubs?:-) Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oynex Report post Posted October 24, 2015 Thanks for the suggestions I will check them all. It is independent suspension not solid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted October 25, 2015 Oynex, When checking the front end check the mounting bolts on both upper and lower shafts. Loose upper bolts will cause loss of alignment shims and allow shafts to shift and bang when bounced. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigben6969 Report post Posted October 25, 2015 I have the same thing in my 2005 Journey have been trying to find out what it is. I was told it could be the king pins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted October 25, 2015 Check the bushings in the sway bar brace. They could be bad, not only the ones at the ends but the ones mounting to the frame. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigben6969 Report post Posted March 8, 2016 I have a 2005 Journey and have the same issue. When I hit a bump in the road it sounds like metal to metal hitting, I have 2 bolts in the front that have rubber bushing but none on the top just the bottom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted March 8, 2016 BigBen. Have you checked all the above? Also, is your generator on a slide out in front? I had a Tour 07' that one of the latches had broke off. By the time I could get to a garage, the other one failed and the whole unit came all the way out whenever I stopped! I think I was responsible for a few wet seats in the cars! Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted March 8, 2016 Bigben, Are you talking about the sway bar end link bushings (two missing). There should be a total of 8: 2 below sway bar, 2 above sway bar. 2 below chassis frame rail, two above. If any are missing or even badly worn, it would sure make a racket. Replace with polyurethane bushings. A very easy job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted March 8, 2016 BigBen. Have you checked all the above? Also, is your generator on a slide out in front? I had a Tour 07' that one of the latches had broke off. By the time I could get to a garage, the other one failed and the whole unit came all the way out whenever I stopped! I think I was responsible for a few wet seats in the cars! Carl Our last coach had a manual gen slide in the front. I forgot to lock it once, and when the coach stopped...the generator kept going. Fortunately, I had stopped far enough back from the guy in front of us so we did not hit him...think we got his attention though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted March 9, 2016 Carl and Five, remind me to stay away from you two while driving. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted March 9, 2016 Joe. No worry now. FIVE and I both have electric slide out for gen. Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted March 9, 2016 Joe. No worry now. FIVE and I both have electric slide out for gen. Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigben6969 Report post Posted March 10, 2016 Thanks for the info that's what i will try replacing 1st. just have to find the polyurethane bushings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted March 10, 2016 BigBen, Google PPL Parts Dept. in Houston, TX. Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted March 10, 2016 I bought my bushings at Pep Boys. nearly any auto parts store has them. They are a generic type part. Ask for the bushings don't ask for bushings for XYZ motor home. Here is what I posted before: http://community.fmca.com/topic/8004-sway-bar-bushings-bad/ Let me know if you have questions. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted March 10, 2016 Here is the brand I used on my Jeep and our last coach: http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/catalog.asp You can purchase from a number of places on the web, very cost effective also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted March 10, 2016 Wonder what happened to Oynex, the OP? Did we fix his problem? Be nice to know ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oynex Report post Posted March 26, 2016 IN REPLY TO WHERE IS OYNEX. HERE I AM AND JUST RETURNED FROM PERRY,GA. I MEET WITH THE PEOPLE THERE AT THE FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS BOOTH AREA. IT WAS ONE OF THE MOST INFORMATION FILLED EXPERIENCES I HAVE HAD. VERY WELL TRAINED PEOPLE THERE AND ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS WITHOUT HESITATION. THE ANSWER TO THE ORIGINAL POST IT IS MY AIR RIDE HEIGHT THAT IS/WAS A PROBLEM. WHEN GOING OVER ALMOST ANY BUMP THE STOPS IN THE AIR BAG WAS HITTING. ADJUSTING THE RIDE HEIGHT TO THE FACTORY SPECS. SOLVED THE PROBLEM. I TRIED TO GET INTO GAFFNEY FOR SERVICE BUT FYI THEY BOOK ABOUT TWO MONTHS OUT. THE OTHER ISSUES I HAD QUESTIONED WERE ANSWERED WITH GREAT DETAIL. FROM MY EXPERIENCE IT IS WORTH THE TIME TO PICK THE BRAINS OF THESE PEOPLE IF YOU GET A CHANCE TO SEE THEM AT A RALLY. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oynex Report post Posted March 26, 2016 SORRY ABOUT SOME OF THE GRAMMER AND SPELLING STILL A LITTLE TIRED FROM THE 1000 PLUS MILE TRIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted March 26, 2016 Glad you are all fixed up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
