I am getting a pop or clunk from the front end when i make sharp turns at low speeds (parking lot maneuvering is when i hear it). Just one pop and then it is done. Any thoughts as to what it may be, cost to fix, or level of difficulty to do on my own?

Thanks.

 

tie rod end...95% sure on that, possibly a ball jointbut as you described tie rod end

 

Of course, I've already had some ball joint work done ('99 Dakota 4X4 V6, 115,000mi), so I know what bad ball joints sound like. Thanks.

 

Sounds like CV joints as well. Once you hear the popping, or clicking, you most likely already need a new axle(s).

 

is it a one click or a click click click....1 bj or tie rod end click clikc half shafts

 

It's the ball joints my truck wasnt making the same noise before i got the new ball joints installed.

 

Sounds like CV axles to me, but it is easy to determine. Usally when the BJ's or TR's or CV's go bad and start making noise is b/c the rubber boots on them bust and allow dirt and debris in, so just look at all of the above and see which ones have broken boots.

 

funny how I was just wondering about this today. Well cool I guess I have a better understanding now. God Bless the DodgeForum

 

U-joint most likely. I changed mine out on my '79 Dodge Wolfpack. Pretty easy.
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Tonja