front end clunk noise

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fleming442

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both, seems like if one wheel hits a sharp bump, it will make noise, or if I take a sharp right, it will make noise.
You really need to inspect the front end before it gets bad and you lose a wheel, steering, or both. Tie rods, ball joints, and bushings all need a good look.
 
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a.graham52

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so the noise has gotten progressively more common. will do it now more often then not when the body weight shifts from one side to the other. i just did motor and trans mounts last night and thought it went away, but noticed the noise again today. one thing i did notice and probably is the culprit is the body mount below the B pillar is loose. i could sit there and wiggle it all around like it wasnt attached. unable to tighten it either. just spins in the body. im going to assume a hold saw will be needed at this point...
 

WV CHEVY MANN

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I had almost the same problem and it was fixed with all new control arm bushings installed .. Just a thought for you ...
 

Gonzo1970

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My $1 is on mounts... be it motor or trans.

-Gonz
 

pontiacgp

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so the noise has gotten progressively more common. will do it now more often then not when the body weight shifts from one side to the other. i just did motor and trans mounts last night and thought it went away, but noticed the noise again today. one thing i did notice and probably is the culprit is the body mount below the B pillar is loose. i could sit there and wiggle it all around like it wasnt attached. unable to tighten it either. just spins in the body. im going to assume a hold saw will be needed at this point...

that body mount is in just front of the firewall, there is a bracket that is welded to the firewall that houses the anchor for the body bolt.
 
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