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Old 01-19-2013, 06:15 PM
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First off I did a search with no avail regarding this noise as I was unsure what it could be. So whenever I pull up into a raised parking lot or down for that matter or a bump when I a driving slow through some bumps in pastures or fields for work I hear a clunk on the left side front and it happens when the suspension is compressed on that side. I tried to get the right side to do it but it doesnt , just the left. I am assuming but not sure but the left side of the truck seems to sit a little bit lower then the right. Anyone heard of this or have some insight as to what it might be? Thank you in advance.
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Check the ball joints, sway bar end links, tie rod ends, control arm bushings, sway bar bushings

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Old 01-20-2013, 02:27 PM
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Thank you for the help I will pull the truck in this week and take a gander. Thank you
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Old 02-10-2013, 02:06 PM
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So the clunk started to get worse so yesterday I pulled it into my company shop and jacked it up. Well what was wrong was the front small bearing pack was shot. The bearing pack itself was not existant. So I put all new bearings in yesterday and now she drives great! No more clunks and only smooth driving. Balljoints, control arms, tie rods are all good.
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