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Old Aug 9, 2016 | 04:26 PM
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2000 chevy blazer lt 4x4. I'm getting a clunking noise from the front end when I steer in either direction. It happens at lower speeds mostly but sometimes at moderate speeds. It seems to happen mostly when I turn a bit more agressively or quickly but even under those conditions it doesn't happen every time. Hopefully this is enough info, any ideas?
 
Old Aug 9, 2016 | 07:09 PM
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If the clunking is continuous while moving I would say most likely is a bad CV joint on an axle(s). If it is just a single clunk it could be a worn out ball joint or part of the steering linkage.
 
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Originally Posted by slimsummers
If the clunking is continuous while moving I would say most likely is a bad CV joint on an axle(s). If it is just a single clunk it could be a worn out ball joint or part of the steering linkage.
It is just a single clunk only when I turn
 
Old Aug 10, 2016 | 11:33 AM
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Could still be an axle, but more likely you have something like a ball joint worn out and it is shifting with a clunk when you turn. You'll need to get the front end up on jackstands and start trying to move things with a prybar until you find the loose component.
 
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And dont drive it!
 
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