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Hi All, Welp, still have this clunking noise from the front end of my MJ. So far I replaced the following in the last 8 months... LCA/UCA and bushings in axle Drag link and ball joints on both ends. Ball joints all u-joints Track bar is an adjustable one, curry joints...pretty new...tight on both ends JKS discos sway bar bushings Drilled out the UCA bushings to accept a 1/2" bolt, have not done the LCA, but those seems tight... Rebuilt shocks The clunk-clunk-clunk happens a little more when I am 'off weighting the front end a little' (accelerating uphill) and maybe a little more when I turn left. Definitely noticeable at speeds under 25 MPH...I can't really hear it when in 4WD i don't think.. I've driven it without the front axle attached and it still makes the clunking. I've driven it without the sway bar quick disconnects connected...still makes the clunk=clunk=clunk...grrr. I'm starting to think the only thing left really is the following: 1.Wheel Bearings: spin freely though, and not any play that I can tell (lift front end up, rotate, grab and shake) 2. Front differential/ gear slop?>>>>I say this because when the truck is on the ground, in gear to keep from moving, I can rotate the front axle (spin) probably 1/4 turn in each direction IS THIS NORMAL? Does this mean I have SLOP IN THE DIFF GEARS? Transfer case belt worn? 3. LCA arm bolts: they seem tight, but maybe not enough? I cranked the holy hell outta them, but think the torque spec is like 130 ftlbs? i don't have a wrench for that. 4. Front differential bearings? Throwing this out there, but man, i don't know anymore. 5. I'm using shocks that are for a 4' lift, but I guess technically I have a 4.5" lift? Could this be the issue? I am getting a winch (on order) next week, and think this would weight down the front some..hmm Thanks for your help!