Front end clunking...

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  1. iowaredneck

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    Trade it. Problem solved
     
  2. 01f1502wd

    01f1502wd going up? yes i am.

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    Mine makes a slight clunking sound. I think its the wheel bearings though.

    When you jack it up with the wheels on, and shake it, is there any movement?

    You sure its the front end and not the transfer case?
     
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    Are the anti rattle clips missing on the brake pads. That will make a terrible clanky noise if soo.

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    Brake pads are factory I'm assuming, haven't touched them. It's more like a deep clunking. No movement when I shake the tires. It's a mystery


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    sway bar links? strut mount?
    control arm bush? rack and pinion bush? sway bar bushing its self?
     
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    Sway bar links are brand new. I haven't checked any of the bushings. Truck only has 63k miles so I wouldn't think they're bad :think:


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    I bet its the shocks. Jack up one side and then drop it, see if it clunks
     
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    I'm thinking the struts themselves might be lose. On the GoPro vid I took, the struts looked a little wobbly. I need to find time to pull the spacer off and check for sure


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    you would be surprised what i see with no miles on it I've seen brand new camaros with 10k on them needing control arm bushings and rear main seals
     
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    definitely check and see if your sway bar links are tightened in and the sway bar itself has bushings holding to the frame inspect those also the strut mount it self has a rubber bushing in it to absorb noise that could be weak or wore out
     

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