On 5/11/2011 4:18 PM, Robert Smith wrote:
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> My "clunk" was from a broken lower shock bolt, but being a Gen III,
> that may have no bearing on what's causing yours...
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> Bob DAKSY Smith
> 2K DAK Sport+ SY V6 4X4 CC
> 08 H-D Softail Cross Bones
> Denim Black
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: <mailinglists@moparhowto.com>
> To: "DML List" <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 4:17 PM
> Subject: DML: "Clunk" on 2nd Gen
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>> Vehicle: 1995 Dakota CC 4x4
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>> Anyone ever run into an issue where you get a loud "clunk" from the
>> front end when the steering wheel is turned hard to lock while rolling
>> forward, usually over a bump? I've noticed it the last few times
>> pulling out of my company's tight parking garage. The front swaybar
>> bushing squeak a bit too, so I'm hoping it's just bad swaybar bushings,
>> or maybe a CV going bad. With my luck though it's probably ball
>> joints... I already know it needs a steering box, it makes loud
>> ratcheting noises when you turn the wheel at low speeds but this seems
>> to be coming from the drivers side wheel well.
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>> Thanks,
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>> M.B.
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My clunk was from the attaching point for the upper control arm.
-- Francis Fastje 1999 dakota 3.9 4X4 67000 miles
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