XJ Joe 1723

Ok, I have gotten used to all the clunks and bangs the XJ makes and know that they are not bad except.... I came to a stop last night and could hear and feel a clunk clunk clunk as I was stopped in the wheel and floor board as I was sitting still. I only did this twice and when it did it I did it right as I started rolling. Sounds like and feels like front end. Now, I do know that the u joints in the front axle are bad. Could this be the u joints wrapping as the drive shaft tries to turn while sitting still. Its an automatic. Just looking to see if I am on the right track. I also know that I get this noise from the rear drum brakes and know that they need replaced but have been kicking around weather to fix the drums or do a disc upgrade to the rear.

als98xj

Have you checked the U-joint and trans mounts?

Turbo X_J

Personally, I would never drive anything that had less than 100% functioning brakes. U-joints & brakes are maintenance items, why not just repair it?

XJ Joe 1723

Personally, I am comfortable driving my rig, I was just looking to see if anyone has had this noise. I will check the trans mount. I know all about maintanence and the truck stops fine just makes noise.

VAMudDauber

Jack it up one wheel at a time. While the wheel is off the ground, grab it at 12 & 6 (picture the face of a clock) push in with one hand and pull out with the other. If you have play (it moves) have some else do the same while you look at the front bushings. You should be able to locate where the play is. Do it again at 3 & 9. Do the same thing with your helper and see if you notice where the play is. It sound like a bad bushing somewhere.

DFlintstone

X2 on that. I'd like to know what's loose and if it's going to fall off. (steering box, Pittman arm)

"I came to a stop last night and could hear and feel a clunk" Might want to check those calipers also.

XJ Joe 1723

The clunking is going on while sitting still, in park and engine running. Found the issue, the exhaust pipe is bouncing off of the trans mount by the transfer case. Will do the rest of the front end repairs this next weekend when I get paid.