88-99 chevy front axle clunk figured out!! Kinda

[C.Berry]

So been replacing parts not to throw $$ away but bc the suspension is factory and needs a lil refresh! I've had a serious clunk on pass side front axle when hitting holes or riding up the mtn also when turning slowly on non level ground! Crawled under to check all bolts and noticed my upper c arm bolt was loose go to turn it and the giant washer in the pic spins around allowing c arm to move close to a 1/8" up and down...

so im assuming that bolt is bent slightly and obviously the bushings wore slap out just wanted to share in case anyone had this annoying issue!

 

[RHSCTJ]

So been replacing parts not to throw $$ away but bc the suspension is factory and needs a lil refresh! I've had a serious clunk on pass side front axle when hitting holes or riding up the mtn also when turning slowly on non level ground! Crawled under to check all bolts and noticed my upper c arm bolt was loose go to turn it and the giant washer in the pic spins around allowing c arm to move close to a 1/8" up and down... View attachment 261764so im assuming that bolt is bent slightly and obviously the bushings wore slap out just wanted to share in case anyone had this annoying issue!

Not sure if I understand you right but the cam washer is supposed to move the bolt to adjust the alignment.

 

[C.Berry]

Oh well this one when I turn the bolt spins with the bolt and lifts the arm up and when I go to loosen the bolt I get a loud pop and it goes back to the picture above!?

 

[C.Berry]

The bolts loose but I see now why it's pushing the arm up since that does alignment... but I shouldn't have the pop I do when suspension cycles up and down in front!?

 

[C.Berry]

sorry I'm IFS stupid lol I hate em...

 

[C.Berry]

Oh wow I feel like a dumbass the nut for cam bolt was barely on there I could take it off by hand... problem solved how did I not notice this before? Lol

 

[C.Berry]

Was def the problem all along how that bolt hadn't fallen off I'll never know...