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Old 02-09-2015, 01:15 PM
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'Clunking' Noise From Front-Left When Turning Right Only

I have a 2004 2WD supercab. And am hearing a 'clunking' sound when I turn almost full-lock. Below is a summary of what I have experienced so far:

- My truck used to be lowered 2" (below stock) at the front since new. Last month I lifted it (front and rear) and it now sits 2" above stock on new rancho shocks.
- I installed a camber kit and had the front aligned (toe and camber) after the above suspension work.
- The truck drove beautifully for two weeks until one day a 'clunking' sound was heard from the front-left every time I turned left. The alignment also changed as I had to now hold the steering very slightly to the left to drive straight.
- The alignment shop re-did the toe tracking (the camber did not change) and the truck drove great for about a day. Now I can hear the same clunking sound when I turn right and the tracking is again screwed up meaning I need to hold the steering very slightly to the right to drive straight.

Any idea what parts are playing up and what may need replacing?
 
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Old 02-09-2015, 02:06 PM
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Did you check your sway bar links and bushings yet? Front end noises can be tough, and a lot of times you have to lift up the offending wheel, inspect the components for damage, looking for broken pieces like the links or signs of rubbing (the metal will seem polished at the point of impact) and then shake down the wheel. To do that if you don't know, grab your tire at the edge horizontally at the left and right sides of the wheel and attempt to shake it then grab it vertically at the top and bottom and try to shake it. If it moves both directions (not likely in your case) that indicates a bearing. If it moves only left to right or up and down, find the loose part that's allowing this by inspecting the joints that correspond with the direction (e.g. ball joints for vertical and tie rods for horizontal).
 
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Old 02-10-2015, 08:55 AM
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Don't know ..... I saw in another thread all was checked?
 
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