[FlyingDutchman]

Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

Once you get the front end in the air, grab the front tire at the 9 and 3 o'clock position and alternate pushing.
If it shakes side to side, you could have possible outer/inner tie rod problem.
If you grab the front tire at 12 and 6 position of the tire and alternate pushing , there should also be no movement. If there is movement, it would be related to ball joints.
That clunking sound could either be the shock mounts in the front worn out, or a bad ball joint.

Tried that, everything seems tight without play. No play in the steering wheel or weaving back and forth. At 90K miles it could possibly be the shocks. If memory serves me right, I recall hitting a sizable pot hole on the passenger side not too long ago. Whatever it is, its coming from the front somewhere and only makes noise over bumps, usually when the passenger side hits a bump.

Originally Posted by MyFirstZ

Grabbing those spots will also find any play if any in the front wheel bearing assembly.

Any luck with the diff ?
Is it coming from the front or rear the noise ?

Not going to play with the diff until I get home tmr. Im having a mechanic do the front crank seal (leaking over my sway bar), Ill have him do the pinon seal (also leaking) while he is at it and take a look at the play in the axle while Im at work.


Appreciate the advice/opinions. Will let you know what I find out.