Clunk when turning right on uneven ground

for sometime now, I’ve had a clunk that only manifest itself when I’m turning right on uneven ground stop. I’ve meticulously gone through all the threads here on clunks and I’ve checked everything as per the suggestions i.e. bushings, control, arms, etc. today I realized that when I put my hands on the 3 o’clock and 6 o’clock position on the wheels with them being jacked off the ground too much play in and out the same if I do at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock. So it would appear that that’s the cause of my clunk and I’m wondering if I need a new axle assembly or just the bearings I’d really appreciate your insight. I haven’t got a shot press so would I still be able to do this or is there such a thing as a fully assembled assembly or any other ideas? Thanks as always folks. (06 rubicon 3 inch suspension lift on 35, 37,000 miles)

GregBelleville said:

It sounds like your unit bearings are shot. A video would help though as it could be ball joints also. No special tools needed for the unit bearings, but ball joints will require a ball joint press which you can rent from any auto parts store.

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ok thanks …. hang on I was thinking you had to press the bearings onto the shaft using a bench press so I’ll look into it. Thank you again.

TheBoogieman said:

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That’s very helpful thanks!
I can’t tell if this coming from the wheel or the diff.

GregBelleville said:

Timken are the brand most often recommended on here, that's what I bought when I replaced my unit bearings.

I've also recently seen a lot of ads for Axiom Supply, not familiar with them, but I believe they claim a lifetime warranty.

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Thanks - the sound appears to be coming from the diff or the wheel - Is it likely to be diff gears too? thanks again