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Offline cudasteve72

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clunk
« on: June 15, 2016 - 07:29:24 PM »
Before I dig In i was hoping to get some thoughts on my new clunk.  It feels like its coming from the firewall or trans tunnel.  It happens only when I push the brake pedal, only while moving, and only moving forward.  Where should I start when I dive in?
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Offline dodj

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Re: clunk
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2016 - 07:51:17 PM »
Strut rod bushings.
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Offline brads70

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Re: clunk
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2016 - 09:08:45 PM »
Strut rod bushings.
Then upper and lower control arm bushings, ball joints.....
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Offline BIGSHCLUNK

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Re: clunk
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2016 - 11:05:13 PM »
Yes, I would think front suspension related...
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Offline Chryco Psycho

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Re: clunk
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2016 - 11:20:24 PM »
Pedal support behind the dash ,, engine trans mounts

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Offline Priesty

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Re: clunk
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2016 - 07:08:51 AM »
Transmission mount.?
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Re: clunk
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2016 - 05:59:06 PM »
Ya... been thru the trans mount thing too, now that I think about it.
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