1997 Jeep Wrangler Clunking While Turning

1997 JEEP WRANGLER
118,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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MIKWINGSFAN
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Lately I have been hearing a clunking coming from my jeep when I turn but only when i'm on an incline or decline. When i'm on a smooth flat surface I don't hear anything, even while in 4wd.

I thought at first that it might be the tie rod end that connects at the pitman arm because it seemed worn but I still hear the same clunking even after I replaced it. all other tie rods seem to be fine and well greased.

any ideas on what it might be?
Aug 29, 2009 at 8:53 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked the ball joints? Also, make sure the tracking arms are in good condition as well as the axle joints.
Aug 31, 2009 at 1:52 PM
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