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1997 Ford Explorer klunking noise when making sharp turns

Tiny
PETE3831
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  • 1997 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Have this klunking (dropping sound) when making sharp turns. I have changed the upper and lower ball
joints, brake calipers and pads, stablizer bushings. Is the problem has to do with the axle bearings to the CV driveshaft? Please advice, I've already spent too much. Thanks pete
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Friday, May 2nd, 2008 AT 4:15 AM

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Tiny
LEGITIMATE007
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Yes it sounds like your cv joints are shot. Sometimes it costs less just to replace the entire axle than it is to replace the cv joint, so do your research first. Second opinions etc. It could be axle but more likely its the radius arm bushings are bad
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Friday, May 2nd, 2008 AT 12:37 PM
Tiny
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Ok, I will look into that.
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Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 AT 12:29 AM

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