Routine checks for clonk at front?

AlexD333 · 24-05-2015, 09:38

Morning chaps and chappets,

Over the last week rarely we have been getting a clonk from the front whilst on the move, it seems to occur during a corner/turning, usually when the truck is leaning a bit.

I am going to look under in a bit (just I'm ill at the mo)

Any routine things to check.

I remember rick pointing out on two occasions that my after market anti roll bars at the front kept working their way loose

last time we tightened em up soooo much, steering components recently changed too but I don't see that being an issue.

Also want full pre checks before off-road mayhem next weekend

supergnome · 24-05-2015, 09:49

Steering stops need grease. Wheel catching body?

macabethiel · 24-05-2015, 09:57

When I bought my Terrano R3mr (PR 50) there was a clonking most obvious when reversing off my mates driveway that is pretty steep and as I locked over it would clonk once. Rarely did it when driving forwards onto the drive. The Trader I bought it off said it was nothing to worry about and called it coil binding saying it was common on Range Rovers too !

Anyways as the R3mr has coil spring suspension I decided to do some serious Waxoyl treatment around the top and bottom of where the coil springs sit and after about three lots of treatment it stopped and never did it again !

I assume yours is torsion bar suspension so I would suspect front ARB clamps or drop links if you have them.

jims-terrano · 24-05-2015, 10:31

Its those bloody bumpers, take em off

If your ARB was standard I would of said check the links.

Nothing come loose like the battery is there?

elty001 · 24-05-2015, 10:40

ARB or ball joints most common for the clunk on mine.

Lazy-Ferret · 24-05-2015, 10:43

I've seen this before, it happens to just a specific type of person and is caused by a loose nut holding the steering wheel!!!

bry · 24-05-2015, 11:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

I've seen this before, it happens to just a specific type of person and is caused by a loose nut holding the steering wheel!!!

macabethiel · 24-05-2015, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

I've seen this before, it happens to just a specific type of person and is caused by a loose nut holding the steering wheel!!!

Lol

AlexD333 · 24-05-2015, 12:20

Anyone got a pic of these ball joints

I'm no where near full lock, only does it sometimes, can feel.it through the steering too

Banshee · 24-05-2015, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexD333

Anyone got a pic of these ball joints

I'm no where near full lock, only does it sometimes, can feel.it through the steering too

Alex come on man, you don't know what a ball joint is?

AlexD333 · 24-05-2015, 14:50

Well I think it's the one on the upper arms?

No idea how to check em.

johnb5177 · 24-05-2015, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

I've seen this before, it happens to just a specific type of person and is caused by a loose nut holding the steering wheel!!!

24-05-2015, 09:38	#1
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Routine checks for clonk at front? Morning chaps and chappets, Over the last week rarely we have been getting a clonk from the front whilst on the move, it seems to occur during a corner/turning, usually when the truck is leaning a bit. I am going to look under in a bit (just I'm ill at the mo) Any routine things to check. I remember rick pointing out on two occasions that my after market anti roll bars at the front kept working their way loose last time we tightened em up soooo much, steering components recently changed too but I don't see that being an issue. Also want full pre checks before off-road mayhem next weekend

24-05-2015, 09:57	#3
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Clonking noises When I bought my Terrano R3mr (PR 50) there was a clonking most obvious when reversing off my mates driveway that is pretty steep and as I locked over it would clonk once. Rarely did it when driving forwards onto the drive. The Trader I bought it off said it was nothing to worry about and called it coil binding saying it was common on Range Rovers too ! Anyways as the R3mr has coil spring suspension I decided to do some serious Waxoyl treatment around the top and bottom of where the coil springs sit and after about three lots of treatment it stopped and never did it again ! I assume yours is torsion bar suspension so I would suspect front ARB clamps or drop links if you have them.

24-05-2015, 09:49	#2
supergnome Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Isle of Axholme Vehicle: T2, 2.7 TDI 2002 lwb Posts: 955	Steering stops need grease. Wheel catching body?

24-05-2015, 10:31	#4
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Its those bloody bumpers, take em off If your ARB was standard I would of said check the links. Nothing come loose like the battery is there?

24-05-2015, 10:40	#5
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,831	ARB or ball joints most common for the clunk on mine.

24-05-2015, 10:43	#6
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	I've seen this before, it happens to just a specific type of person and is caused by a loose nut holding the steering wheel!!!

24-05-2015, 12:20	#9
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Anyone got a pic of these ball joints I'm no where near full lock, only does it sometimes, can feel.it through the steering too

24-05-2015, 14:50	#11
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Well I think it's the one on the upper arms? No idea how to check em.