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 99 Montero front suspension clunk
#1065872
11/05/13 05:27 PM
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Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 33
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Hello everybody it's been a while since i have posted in here, my 99 Montero has developed a clunk in the front suspension, i noticed it while turning left or right especially when the body of the truck leans to either side, also when the truck is stationary and i turn the steering wheel left or right. The sound is like a snap or a thump. Last year i installed new KYB monomax shocks, upper and lower ball joints and CV axles, Truck has 203K miles. Any other suspension parts prone to wear at this mileage?.
99 Montero Stock
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Re: 99 Montero front suspension clunk
[Re: ElJefe]
#1065873
11/05/13 06:11 PM
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Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 6,211
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Check both the idler and Pitman arms, having a helper turn the wheels while you're underneath should allow you to see if there's any slop in either. Take a look at the tie rods, too.
A bit harder to see, but I'd also be closely inspecting the a-arm bushings. Uppers take most of the wear.
John B.
'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction
'95 Montero SR, 35x12.5/15 BFG M/T KM-2's, Rock sliders, Qtr panel chop, gas tank lift, 2" BL, Aisins, 5.29s
'95 Pajero Mini
'98 Montero Winter Ed.
'04 Cadillac XLR
'03 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
'60 Ford Falcon 4Dr
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Re: 99 Montero front suspension clunk
[Re: JohnnyBfromPeoria]
#1065874
11/05/13 06:25 PM
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Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 564
Rock Warrior
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If the upper control arm bushings are shot, I may have found a polyurethane replacement instead of having to replace the upper control arms. I need to get a shop to press them in to see if they are indeed the correct part, but it looks like they will work. Part# W52969 from Whiteline suspension.
My 6 month old aftermarket (Dorman) upper control arm bushings are toast on the passenger side already, so I'm going to rebuild the OEM arms with poly bushings to get rid of the clunk I've got going on.
1995 Montero SR
2" Body Lift
35x12.50x15 Cooper Discoverer STT
Aisins
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Re: 99 Montero front suspension clunk
[Re: Canyonero]
#1065875
11/05/13 08:15 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 16,227
Web Wheeler
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Also check the anti-sway bar end bushings. They're rubber and will decay over time and may need replacing. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: 99 Montero front suspension clunk
[Re: off-roader]
#1065876
11/05/13 09:00 PM
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Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 6,211
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Good point. I had forgotten about those.
John B.
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Re: 99 Montero front suspension clunk
[Re: ElJefe]
#1065877
11/06/13 07:29 AM
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Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 73
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I have the exact same issue with my 99. I've replaced idler, pitman, drivers side ball joints (more so to fix steering slack), stabilizer bar links.
As I looked at the control arm bushings, they do look a little cracked, I'm sure they need to be replaced next.
I'm at 126k miles
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Re: 99 Montero front suspension clunk
[Re: nckwltn]
#1065878
11/07/13 03:23 AM
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Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 33
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Thanks for the suggestions, i checked all the steering components and i could clearly see and hear the noises coming from both the idler and pitman arms, i just order them along with the inner outer tie rod ends from rock auto. I dont think i can get the puller around the pitman arm with the steering gear box in place, i might have to at least loosen all the bolts on the gear box and try to move it away from the frame. Has anybody tackled this project? I'm open to suggestions. Many thanks.
99 Montero Stock
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Re: 99 Montero front suspension clunk
[Re: ElJefe]
#1065879
11/07/13 06:33 AM
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Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 73
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I dont think i can get the puller around the pitman arm with the steering gear box in place, I replaced the pitman with a puller I borrowed from autozone. It's the traditional "C" puller. Worked great! Be ready to do an alignment after you do the work :-)
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