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Front Axle Clunk

06-19-2007, 06:48 PM

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IRoss

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Front Axle Clunk

Lately while taking corners in my 4x4 a loud clunking is occuring which I am pretty sure are the front axles sliding back and forth..Is this normal?
..i can move the joint back and forth about an 3/4"... the joints themselves are fairly new and tight and the seals are new and bearings are all fairly freshly greased in the front hubs..I'm almost positive that the problem is not in my steering, i've checked the steering box mounts and replaced the drag link off of it...has anybody else dealt with this?

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