Front End Klunk

[rockkrawler01]

I have a 98 Grand Cherokee. Recently I have been getting this loud klunk in the front end.. When Im driving down the road, I dont hear it, its when go through a dip, turn, or put any extra pressure on the axle. I have checked out the front end, nothing seems loose, dont see anything where metal on metal could be rubbing on each other. I dont get any sort of death wobble.. Any ideas what it could be?

 

[DaveB]

My 96 ZJ would do that if the track bar was worn or loose.

 

[rockkrawler01]

Thats what I was thinking the problem was, but I replaced that yesterday, and its doing the same thing still.

 

[Badger]

Could be anything from a worn out shock to a bad control arm bushing. Usually as mentioned it could be the trackbar. You won't know till you start actually looking.

 

[rockkrawler01]

ill check those out. the shock itself didnt seem loose at all. but could the inside be messed up and cause the sound?

 

[Caleb]

Check your motor mounts too. Back when I had a wrangler it would do exactly as you are describing. I replaced all the front end parts and it was still doing it. Then I pulled the motor for a swap and one of the mounts were broken. I searched around and lots of guys had the same problem and many ended up being a broken motor mount.

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Checked your wheel hubs and lug nuts yet? Is the Jeep still stock? Upper control arm bushings on the axle end are a popular culprit. Still thinking....

 

[lewis]

The sway bar links on the 97 grand cherokee would go klunk and have to be replaced every year. I always had some one bounce the vehicle with my hand on the end and you will be able to feel if it is it.

 

[Herzog]

Caleb said it. Check those motor mounts!