Sounds from front end

1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
145,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHERLYNN
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I have a 1995 Chevy Caprice thats making a clunking sound only the right front side. And when turning bends it makes a sound like I am getting a flat. But I am not.
Dec 17, 2010 at 5:22 PM
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DAVE'S BIG BACKYARD!
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jack the tires off the ground and see if theres alot of play in the front end componets,also check upper control arm bushings.
Dec 17, 2010 at 6:18 PM
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CHERLYNN
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Thanks for the reply. I will have them checked. The person I bought it from said he fixed the barings. Is that the same as any of things you said to check?
Dec 18, 2010 at 5:28 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The wheel bearing is different than the control arm. The bearing may not have been properly tightened.
Dec 21, 2010 at 9:26 AM
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