....when turning hard left at speed (say above 20mph) onto a side street, at something close or greater than 90 degrees, I heard a thick clunking noise from the passenger side front axle area. It doesn't do it everytime, and only when I moving a decent speed. Is it something that should be repaired ASAP because it's extremely dangerous? Or is it something that will probably be fine until Springtime? Thanks guys.

 

I would check the ball joints on the steering arm. They need to be lubbed well and when they dry out they clunk. They dry out the rubber sleeve becomes brittle and cracks dirt gets in and the ball portion is smoothed down until it will just fall out copmpletely....

 

I would check the driver side U-Joint to start with. If it's not the U-Joint it's more than likely a Ball Joint which you should probably repair ASAP.

 

Check motor mounts while your looking around, be sure the rubber is not cracked. Mine was making strange noises, both mounts were broken.

 

Thanks guys, I'll have a look and see what I can do. I appreciate the quick responses.

 

if it's a clunk while turning, first check the motor mounts, then the ball joints, then the axle u-joints. U-joints tend to click rather than clunk.