XJBear

Alright guys another front end clunk question. It happens when I am turning and also when I take off from a stop. It really only clunks under around 10-15 mph. I replaced the tie rod end that attatches to the driver side knuckle this weekend, no go. Track bar is tight, I had that issue a few weeks back with the mount being loose. I jacked up the heep and did the 12 and 6 test along with the 3 and 9 test. 12 and 6 felt fine when I used my hands but 3 and 9 had some play. Thats why I replaced the TRE. It doesnt pop over bumps, only when turning and taking off from a stop. It sounds like metal on metal if that helps. I also just replaced the UCAs with adjustables. My rig is lifted 4.5" on 32s. It also wont pop if I have someone turn the wheel. Im thinking its either axle u-joints, unit bearings or ball joints. Any thoughts?

Click-Click-Pull

Have you checked the front axle shafts?.. sounds like a bad joint..

XJBear

Yeah that's what I was thinking too. I planned on changing those this weekend but I wanted to get other input before I replaced em. I figured since it clunked when I just started rolling from a dead stop it was probably the u joints on the axle shafts.

XJBear

Anybody else think this sounds like axle shaft u-joints??

BstrdXJ

If it's a ujoint, shouldn't you be able to see if it's cracked or halted without even removing anything?