99 xj 163,000 miles. 2wd, 4 automatic, 4 door

Everytime I start the jeep up I have to back up about 5 feet and then pull a sharp left. It makes a clunking sound everyday I do this.

I don't believe my father ever did anything to the suspension (other than shocks and replace calipers pads etc...normal person maintenance).

Every time I pull out of my parking spot at school and turn left it makes a clunking sound also.

After it has made this sound and I drive it around, it does not make the clunk sound again. As long as I don't let the jeep sit for a while it doesn't happen.

The clunking sound is not very loud, but you can hear it pretty good outside. Kind of a cluuunk.

Oh, and If I take off really really slow it won't happen.

Thanks for your help.

 

I'm in the same boat i'm not really worried about it but it would be nice tho know what it is...i will be watching this thread

 

Have someone turn the steering wheel from lock to lock while you watch your trac bar mount on the frame end.I'll bet it moves,if it does the bolts are loose,tighten them or replace them with better hardware.

 

I'm trying this as soon as possible. I'll be back.

!! It was loose! Going to fix as soon as possible. Will be back with results. Thanks for your help!