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Old 10-13-2022, 02:47 PM #1
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Clunking Noise from Driver's Side Front Wheel (VIDEO)
Got a clunking noise coming from the driver's side front wheel whenever I go over a speed bump, pothole, or any uneven surface. I shot a video on my GoPro but couldn't find any anomaly when I drove around the block.

Bilstein 5100s and OME 880 springs are less than 3 years old with less than 10k miles. LBJs are replaced in the last year. LCA and UCA are OEM.

Here's the link to the video, ignore the first 30 seconds: Front Wheel Clunk - YouTube
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Sounds like a loose bolt/nut, Do you have the metal plate ("t" shaped) and "W" shaped spring holding the brake pads tight?
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Could you post some pics of the alignment cams on the lower arm?
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I highly doubt it because OME coils aren't as thick, BUT with my Tundra coils I had a clunk for a while that I couldn't find whatsoever before it mysteriously went away. Then last month when switching to Toytec/Eibachs I found out the drivers side coil was just barely kissing the UCA bolt sleeve during its compression, and the noise disappeared because after some time the coil wore a flat spot on the sleeve and clearanced itself. Like I said it's probably not the cause but it wouldn't hurt to pull the strut and check it out if you can't see back there already.
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My money is on the upper ball joint. That was my issue
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If you can lift the truck where that wheel is off the ground, take a crowbar or 2x4 for leverage and use it under the tire to create a simulated bumpy road. Better if some else does that, while you listen for where the clunk is coming from.
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Could you post some pics of the alignment cams on the lower arm?

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I checked that, and it was nice and solid. Not wiggling at all.


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Sounds like a loose bolt/nut, Do you have the metal plate ("t" shaped) and "W" shaped spring holding the brake pads tight?

Tbh I can’t recall since I did the TBU 4 years ago. The pads are still at around 70%. I think given the time since they were installed, I should probably replace my brakes soon, so I’ll be sure to check. I have always put the shims and anti-squeal clips in, and I didn’t see either one of those parts hanging loose.


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