i have a 2002 dodge stratus, and i just got it. i am noticing it pulls to the right front and when i turn to the right slightly it makes a odd thumping flapping noise, it sounds like wheel bearing. i checked the tie rod ends and visually looked at it all under there cant really see anything going on. its only happens when i'm slightly turning right to. i will try to get vid or sound of it but its a thump or like something getting bound etc..
i am thinking wheel bearing or tie rod end but i'm not sure...


any suggestions?

 

Welcome to DF
I would go with the wheel bearings first and i would do both sides at the same time.

 

My thoughts are you need someone with mechanical skills to check this problem imediately. You might have a ball joint going bad. Don't risk your life and the life of others guessing when it comes to steering/suspension or brake issues. It's not worth the risk of miss diagnosis.

 

i agree, just trying to get an idea before i go to mechanic to see what is what. trying to figure out price etc.. what might be wrong. etc so i at least ain't totally in the dark.

any ideas on parts labor for these parts?

 

Well, if you can use a computer, you can look up parts cost like www.autozone.com or www.napaonline.com or www.advanceautoparts.com

Labor varies greatly on shop rates, competence of mechanic and likeability of the customer.