front end clunk
04-10-2012, 10:28 PM
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front end clunk
well once another issue.., but no worries!
Iv noticed my front wheels make a clunk sounds when im turning only when moving, specaily if i start to go in reverse they will both clunk once and then as i start forward they will clunk again.! Member guys this only happines as iam moving and turning at the same time. If iam still and i lock up wheels end to end they dont make the sound. also its a five lug conversion from prev owner. Thanks
Iv noticed my front wheels make a clunk sounds when im turning only when moving, specaily if i start to go in reverse they will both clunk once and then as i start forward they will clunk again.! Member guys this only happines as iam moving and turning at the same time. If iam still and i lock up wheels end to end they dont make the sound. also its a five lug conversion from prev owner. Thanks
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04-11-2012, 07:42 AM
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Make sure your struts are tightened properly where they connect to the caster/camber plates. I had an unknown clunk for a couple days and it turned out to be the driver's side strut was a bit loose in the caster/camber plate.
04-11-2012, 07:58 PM
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well b-4 work today i took off wheels just to look for something loose. I couldnt find anything but i did notice the drivers side disk does roll back and fourth. It has play forward and backward a good 1/2 of a 1/4 of an inch, almost the width of a 2 quarters stacked together. I will check all your ideas. Yes i do have sn-95 front breaks. The struts arent loose either. I will check for the clips on the pads also.
What are the signs of bad b-joints?
What are the signs of bad b-joints?
04-11-2012, 08:07 PM
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Taking the wheels off is the opposite of correct procedure to check for loose components. Jack it up, leave the wheel on, and shake the tire down.
12 & 6, 9 & 3, 10:30 & 4:30 (clock orientations for your hands when you shake the tire). This will give you a tie rod/ball joint/wheel bearing check.
Take a prybar, put it under the jacked up tire, and pull up on the bar/tire. (Even more effective if you can manage to jack underneath the control arm instead of body rails) This will give you a good ball joint check.
Take the prybar, stick it inbetween the control arm ends and the frame, and pry. The bushings shouldn't have nearly any movement to them at all.
You're looking/feeling for anything loose.
12 & 6, 9 & 3, 10:30 & 4:30 (clock orientations for your hands when you shake the tire). This will give you a tie rod/ball joint/wheel bearing check.
Take a prybar, put it under the jacked up tire, and pull up on the bar/tire. (Even more effective if you can manage to jack underneath the control arm instead of body rails) This will give you a good ball joint check.
Take the prybar, stick it inbetween the control arm ends and the frame, and pry. The bushings shouldn't have nearly any movement to them at all.
You're looking/feeling for anything loose.
Last edited by mattdel; 04-11-2012 at 08:09 PM.
04-11-2012, 08:15 PM
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Taking the wheels off is the opposite of correct procedure to check for loose components. Jack it up, leave the wheel on, and shake the tire down.
12 & 6, 9 & 3, 10:30 & 4:30 (clock orientations for your hands when you shake the tire). This will give you a tie rod/ball joint/wheel bearing check.
Take a prybar, put it under the jacked up tire, and pull up on the bar/tire. (Even more effective if you can manage to jack underneath the control arm instead of body rails) This will give you a good ball joint check.
Take the prybar, stick it inbetween the control arm ends and the frame, and pry. The bushings shouldn't have nearly any movement to them at all.
You're looking/feeling for anything loose.
12 & 6, 9 & 3, 10:30 & 4:30 (clock orientations for your hands when you shake the tire). This will give you a tie rod/ball joint/wheel bearing check.
Take a prybar, put it under the jacked up tire, and pull up on the bar/tire. (Even more effective if you can manage to jack underneath the control arm instead of body rails) This will give you a good ball joint check.
Take the prybar, stick it inbetween the control arm ends and the frame, and pry. The bushings shouldn't have nearly any movement to them at all.
You're looking/feeling for anything loose.