mbomberz1

Hey guys, i searched around but could not find exactly what im looking for. Maybe im not searching the rights words..

For the last year or two, getting progressively worse, i have had this clunk/knock noise coming from my front wheel area when coming to a stop. Like the weight is shifting something in my IFS back. Then when i release the breaks and start creeping forwards, the pressure is released as well and i can hear it shift back making another clunk/knock noise.

Im assuming its some worn bushing/pivot but wanted to ask you guys where i should start? Or what your first impressions are. Thanks for taking a read!

mightymouse

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jack up the front end and start pulling/pushing/turning the suspension but for my money there are a few things to address first 1 balljoints 2 check the caliper bolts and make sure they're snug 3 rotors are they warped and do you get a pulsation when braking. check that stuff and come back with some results

mbomberz1

Thanks for the quick reply, ill look up how to check the ball joints and get to twisting stuff around

Just replaced my rotors, pads and checked the calipers when i did that, so they should be good.

xxxtreme22r

did it clunk before you replaced those?

mbomberz1

Yea i just replaced the rotors/pads a few months ago. It has been making this noise for the last year or two, just more annoying now. I recently moved to San Francisco.. so thats probably why im noticing it more. Feel like im driving my truck into the ground just trying to get around that place. Not a fan so far..

WesinTX

I had a clunking noise, it turned out to be my steering idler arm on right side was worn out.

mbomberz1

Ah thanks for bringing that up WesinTX, i replaced that a like 2 years ago as well. Maybe the pitman arm or whatever its called?

mbomberz1

hmm so i jacked it up, pushed and pull, turned and twisted. Kinda hard to make anything move around as if it was loose. Frustrating guess the next step is to check out theball joints when i have time.