So many clunks

GeorgeSully

GeorgeSully

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I have way too many clunks and I’m tired of them and ready to fix them all. First off I have one that happens when I start driving or when I brake in reverse and another when I shift into reverse from park. Among many others I think I may be able to fix these with new control arms. My question is should I buy new control arms for my stock height Jeep or are bushings easy enough to replace on my own?
1998 Sahara 4.0


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It is easier and faster to just replace the control arms. Crown makes a good product for stock arms. If you are considering putting on a lift you can get adjustable arms and set them for stock.

To but it simply. If you like a lot of work you can press in and out 16 bushings and maybe save 40 bucks. Or just buy the ready to install kit.

The only link i have is but you can also get them on Amazon.

https://www.quadratec.com/products/...tHZdtbdtTRT2U1Wj7fyRSlnzUTNToZrBoC9aMQAvD_BwE

Edit also you should buy the front axle bushings. They must be pressed in and out. But its only 2 of them
 
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Hell no! Buy them already assembled. Way too much work to save a few dollars.....unless your budget is crazy tight. But time is money!


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Very timely post for me. I've got some odd popping noises coming out from under my LJ when I hit a bump.
 
Willys LJ said:
Very timely post for me. I've got some odd popping noises coming out from under my LJ when I hit a bump.
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I feel your pain. Mine has been popping sence i bought it. Still thinking about what arms i am going to use. It a long process.
 
Boinked said:
I feel your pain. Mine has been popping sence i bought it. Still thinking about what arms i am going to use. It a long process.
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Mine starts out great with no noises, but depending on road conditions, load, etc, it'll start doing it once the Jeep warms up good. I pulled a trailer loaded with concrete blocks down a rough road over the weekend and it sounded like popcorn was popping under there.
 
Willys LJ said:
Mine starts out great with no noises, but depending on road conditions, load, etc, it'll start doing it once the Jeep warms up good. I pulled a trailer loaded with concrete blocks down a rough road over the weekend and it sounded like popcorn was popping under there.
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I have been slowly getting them to go away. With new shocks and sway bar links. But the arms only want to but once.
 
I'm gaining on 170K miles on mine. I guess it's time to start sorting the suspension out. I'm keeping it stock though.
 
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