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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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Default HELP quick suggestion: what noise be?

Ok have an 09 JKU lifted 3" front control arms, new teraflex track bar, 35"tires, auto etc

Just noticed today engine running at 0 mph or less then 5 mph I turn my steering wheel left and right and feel and hear a clunky sound from front end?
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 04:41 PM
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Loose track bar bolts/bushings?

Have someone move the steering wheel back and forth while you look for movement in the front end components.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ronjenx
Loose track bar bolts/bushings?

Have someone move the steering wheel back and forth while you look for movement in the front end components.
K thanks..... Are ball joints different then bushings?
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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Any other ideas?
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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Bump...... Any other thoughts on this sound of mine?
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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Pop your hood and have some one move your steering wheel look for play in the steering shaft joint with the boot. Pretty common to clunk, mine does. Some people have luck poking a small hole and greasing it.
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Originally Posted by robsjeep9
Bump...... Any other thoughts on this sound of mine?
Not much more can be said until you get under it and look/listen while someone moves the steering wheel.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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Ok thanks to all...
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