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    Default Front end clunking on takeoff

    Hey everyone, I've got a mystery clunking that I would like some help tracking down.
    When taking off from a stop I get a repeated clunking, maybe 2 or 3 dull knocks, which then fade to nothing. This only happens if I accelerate medium to quickly. If I pull away slowly there is nothing. It feels like it is coming from somewhere under my feet on the front end.
    I first assumed it was a bad U joint on the front axle, but I removed the front axle and there is no change.
    It's not a bad motor mount or transmission mount. All have been replaced recently and still look good. I also changed the dif. fluid and my gears looked fine.
    Because of the repeated knocks it sounds like something that turns, which is why I first assumed the driveshaft. Could it be wheel bearings or an axle U joint? Wouldn't these also have noticeable effects at speed or be influenced by turning? Could it be a transfer case issue?
    Any ideas would be appreciated.

    My jeep:
    1994 XJ
    189,000 miles
    4.0
    NP231
    4.5" lift
    33" tires

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    Default Re: Front end clunking on takeoff

    I know you have replaced the engine mounts recently, but humor me a little. Pop the hood and have someone press on the skinny pedal with the other foot on the brake so the Jeep won't move and watch the engine. Let me know what happens
    230 hp 4.3L Chevy
    Built 4L60E with manual lockout
    Atlas 4 speed
    Griffin radiator
    On board air
    Warn 9.5ti on custom bumper
    7.5" RE front and bastard pack rear on custom long arms
    30 gal gas tank
    lockers
    And a bunch of other stuff

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    Default Re: Front end clunking on takeoff

    What Steve said, hint; most of the time it's the driver's side motor mount.

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