2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Front end clunking ????

[USMCBay]

Okay I pulled some stumps a few weeks ago and the other day I rolled my window down to let some of the Tx heat out and I could here my passenger side going... okay now listen...



Clu-Tunk, Clu-Tunk, Clu-Tunk.....



It is certainly the speed of the tire rotation and seems to be in the front. I had the tires turned on some gentle tugging...

Did this cause my U-Joint to go out???



Did some searching but found no Identifying sounds. Imagine that !!!



What do say... U-Joint ?????

Drive shaft or Front axle ?????

 

[Rams-n-Hogs]

Sounds like the front axle u-joint to me. I've heard that sound before. Reach up in the knuckle and try to wiggle them. If it's making that noise, you'll probably be able to see or feel the play in it.



Jim

 

[DKupfrian]

I second that. It does sound like a u joint. How often do you use 4x4 and how many miles do you have on them?

 

[USMCBay]

I can count on one hand the times I have used 4 Wheel Drive. But pulling stumps is the first time I've ever "needed" to use it. And you cannot hear it inside the cab / windows up.

I know it has that "center cap sound" and that is what makes me think it is the U-joint.

From what I've read sounds like something I can handle. I have done the U-joint on a drive shaft before.