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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 12:08 AM
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Unhappy Clunk coming from front end

For the past couple of weeks, I have been getting a clunk coming from my front end when I leave from a stop going both forward and reverse. It's not a loud one, just sounds like something is loose, it a metal on metal clank. I have checked under the truck and everything is tight, nothing loose. I'm out of ideas, and I am against the idea of taking it to a mechanic for them to "take a look" then write me some bogus invoice.

Anyone have the same problem? And all ideas welcome.

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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 10:59 PM
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My truck is the only one that makes noises?
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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could need to lube your driveshaft? i know when i worked at the dealer we had quite a few come in "newer trucks though". it happens when the truck comes to a stop then goes. little "clunk"......
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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Bring it to the shop tomorrow, I'll check it for you for free.
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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I have clunks but its in the transfer case and only when I put the truck in gear
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Nicksilverado
could need to lube your driveshaft? i know when i worked at the dealer we had quite a few come in "newer trucks though". it happens when the truck comes to a stop then goes. little "clunk"......
Good idea, I will have to lube it up and see if that helps. Even if it doesn't, probably a good idea to do it anyways. Thanks!

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Bring it to the shop tomorrow, I'll check it for you for free.
Awesome, thanks! Per google maps, I should be there in three days, six hours, see you soon!

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I have clunks but its in the transfer case and only when I put the truck in gear
I'll give that a check too
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by TX Tahoe Z71

Awesome, thanks! Per google maps, I should be there in three days, six hours, see you soon!
I guess your truck is sloooowwwwwww..............
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 11:59 PM
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Mine creaks like an old bed. I just blame it on the lift and hope it doesnt fall apart.
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 12:10 AM
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Mine has a little clunk every now and then, and its an 08...
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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probably a u joint gone wrong, thats what mine sounded like when it went.
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