Re: clonking noise

[jtrealty@xxxx]

Check the upper and lower mountings for the shocks. Also inspect the 
sway bar bushings. You could also have a bad shock. Ball joints don't 
usually make noise, they just add alot of play into the steering and 
suspension till they fail and the wheel tucks under! Another source of 
noise in the front end is the spring. It moves a little in the socket 
so a little spray lubricant on the upper and lower ends of the spring 
could make a difference. If your tire has worn out irregularly you 
might need a 4 wheel alighnment which is reccomended after you replace 
a major part in the suspension like a ball joint.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757

--- In dmcnews@xxxx, paulheymeson@xxxx wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> I have a clonking noise coming from the front when I go over bumps 
or 
> potholes in the road.
> I thought this may be the lower ball joint so I had it replaced 
> yesterday,but the noise is still there!
> Any idea's.
> The noise comes from the drivers side,also my tyre has gone bald on 
> the outside edge only on this wheel(thats why I persumed It was ball 
> joint.
> 
> Many Thanks
> 
> Paul.UK.Vin 741