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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 09:18 PM
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Default Clunking Sound from under the front end

This sound just started.It sounds like the Track Bar mount, but I think on the Right side or Middle instead of on the Left. I looked around under the Front end every thing seems Ok (I think) I happens when I slow down and Stop.. Any clues to what this is???
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Old Nov 13, 2017 | 06:54 AM
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Lay underneath it and look as a buddy turns the steering wheel back and forth.

Never hurts to put a wrench on the fasteners and give a good pull either.
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Old Nov 13, 2017 | 07:26 AM
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check your brake caliper bolts and your control arm bushings both axle and frame mounts, upper and lower.
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Old Nov 13, 2017 | 07:51 AM
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I fixed a clunk by replacing sway bar bushings, but it was clearly loose. I could move it up and down with my hand
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Old Nov 13, 2017 | 07:55 AM
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I guess the general consensus is this:

The only way you're gonna find what you're looking for is to GO LOOK!

Around the Jeep that is. In these parts, we call it "noggin pokin".

That's where you use your God given senses to inspect YOUR Jeep for problems. We can only provide you with guidance as to where to poke your noggin.

There's no Silver Bullet cure you're gonna find from a keyboard, mouse and monitor.
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Old Nov 13, 2017 | 08:41 AM
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Or do what my wife does. Ignore the noise and keep driving it until something breaks or falls off.
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Old Nov 13, 2017 | 02:03 PM
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Or get one of these...

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I'm getting one asap and making an adjustable under car mount for it because I am tired of guessing at some of these noises on my stuff. Every toolbox needs one guys! lol
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Old Nov 13, 2017 | 06:08 PM
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I have new Upper and lower Control arm Bushings , Tires, Shocks,Track Bar and Polly Bushing,Sway Bar Bushings,Outer Tie Rods and ReTorqued the Track Bar Mount. I think that is it.
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