Ron - yes, I've read this thread before posting, and have had the new style links/brackets for some time now as I mentioned. Just now after replacing the nut that was missing (vibrated off?), comes this new noise.

Perhaps a coincidence that soemthing else is wrong now, a ball joint?

I need some guidance here because I am not sure how to isolate the source of this noise - the brack "should" be OK since it's the new style and I've replaced the nut now. I read where someone oiled the ball joint - not sure where exactly those are - so any guidance on tracking this new issue down is appreciated.

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Francis E. Abate
Automotive Restoration & Preservation
Sheet metal, trim and upholstery