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Old May 1, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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clunking from front

i get a clunking in the front while i have my truc in 4wd and only when the tires are turned. it doesnt happen all the time.i checked the u joints all look to be fine with no slop. i know the manual hubs were replaced just before i got the truck with warren ones. any ideas ?
 
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Old May 1, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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Look at the u-joints very carefully looking for red dust(rust)-have seen joints VERY tight to turn after removing axle(remove hub-rotor assem. and then spindle).Joints don't always feel loose to be bad. Hope this helps
 
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Old May 1, 2005 | 09:35 PM
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Check the radios arms for any slack. Thos bushing may be worn just a little.
 
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Old May 2, 2005 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by BroncoRoadKill
Check the radios arms for any slack. Thos bushing may be worn just a little.

DUH ! the drivers side raduise arm bushing is bad and thats the side i hear the noise from.

thanks guy for the help.
 
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Old May 5, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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It's always the simplest things.
 
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