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Old 03-05-2015, 03:41 PM
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While offroading on gravel roads I am hearing a sort of 'klunking noise' from the right front,when I go over even a small bump. I hear it as I pull out of my driveway too........I don't see anything obvious.......
what could this be?
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Old 03-05-2015, 03:48 PM
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Control arm bushings, sway bar bushings, etc. It could be a lot of things...Have you replaced anything up front suspension-wise or is it stock?
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Could be track bar bushing/bolt also. Easy way to rule out steering/track bar is to have someone get in and crank the wheels back and forth while you get up under the front end and feel/listen for movement in individual components.

Also check the bar pins at the bottom of your front shocks. These sometimes break/come loose and cause a clunking like you mentioned.
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