2007 Ford explorer 4.0 4x4 clunk passenger side when fully turned

[Zachsharp1989]

So new question, while driving in four low and making right turns specifically the passenger side wheel makes a large clunk..for lack of better word. Anyways service history seems to point to a home repair of the passenger wheel hub. First shake down shows bad u joints and missing passenger side sway bar link. ( currently in stand to repair). So my question is where is a good spot to start looking. Also while I'm posting anyone with experience in adding spacer lifts to said model who could shed some light on the install would be great or even pros and cons on lift options. Thanks for reading

Zach

 

[steve6534]

So new question, while driving in four low and making right turns specifically the passenger side wheel makes a large clunk..for lack of better word. Anyways service history seems to point to a home repair of the passenger wheel hub. First shake down shows bad u joints and missing passenger side sway bar link. ( currently in stand to repair). So my question is where is a good spot to start looking. Also while I'm posting anyone with experience in adding spacer lifts to said model who could shed some light on the install would be great or even pros and cons on lift options. Thanks for reading

Zach

Are you operating it on dry pavement ? If so the clunk is expected as you're winding up the driveline. Continuing to do this will cause some serious damage.

 

[pzy3339]

The lift will increase joint wear due to increased angle, also will likely add wear to ball joints.

Timken are good hubs. rockauto has them for 160.99, which is the lowest price ive found. I also found autozone has them for this price, so I would rather get them there.

I had clunking from broken end links. If the clunking is at a steady rate directly related to speed it would suggest a drivetrain component. My clunk was random, and I found the end link was broken but still there and was smashing into stuff as the control arm moved up and down.

 

[Explorer_PL]

...what Steve said......
Driving in low 4 on dry pavement will kill your differentials and transfer case