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Old 01-01-2008, 08:59 PM
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*clunk* from the front left when i hit a bump

Just started after my last wheelin trip. not sure if i did something out there or in a pot hole around town but when i hit any descent sized bump, there is a clunk coming from my front left; possibly wheel area.
I though it might be a loose light in the TJM, nope...
Thought it would be the battery loose, nope...
CV's "look good, no grease anywhere
going to check the ball joint tomorrow afternoon when i get off (jack it up and shake the tire top and bottom)
could it be that the shock is bad up there? not sure that they were changed before but i was planning on changing them soon, just not sure if that will fix the problem.

anyone else have any ideas or had it happen to them?
Old 01-01-2008, 09:00 PM
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i had a clunk from the back when i would hit a bump.. was freakin me out... checked the spare tire, and it was loose. lol. it could be your hub bearing.
Old 01-01-2008, 09:11 PM
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i will have to look it up in the manual on the extent to repair/trouble shoot when i get home. tough project if it is the culpret? i dont drive with the spare back there (5miles to work) i got almost a 1/2" of lift taking it out!! its just so off balanced!!!
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check that on the front strut component the bushing between the shock and the top plate (inside the coil) is still there.
Old 01-01-2008, 10:16 PM
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will do that. i bet your right because it is only when it compresses. do these come out often? i hope it wont be a PITA to replace and hope it can wait until i get new shocks.
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check your sway bar links
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Originally Posted by GOH10 Runner
check your sway bar links
Seconded, my front right clunked when I had a broken endlink (in the front right).
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