front end grind

[Triathlete]

Have you checked the links on the rear suspension? If they have become worn out ( the joints that connect to the rear axle housing and the joints on the frame end) it could allow your axle housing to rotate (it doesn't take much) which could cause the ujoints to bind. Just thinking out loud here.

[evillecutter]

Have you checked the links on the rear suspension? If they have become worn out ( the joints that connect to the rear axle housing and the joints on the frame end) it could allow your axle housing to rotate (it doesn't take much) which could cause the ujoints to bind. Just thinking out loud here.

think away!!! i need all the suggestions i can get here

[MSHardeman]

As for the brake clunk, I think that's a pretty common issue around here. I know that I will get the occasional clunk when I let off of the brakes after coming to a stop. Unless there is an excess clunk, or other associated noise, I think you're OK there.

[evillecutter]

As for the brake clunk, I think that's a pretty common issue around here. I know that I will get the occasional clunk when I let off of the brakes after coming to a stop. Unless there is an excess clunk, or other associated noise, I think you're OK there.

anyone ever figure out what causes this? never heard of it on any other vehicle

[MSHardeman]

I don't remember anyone ever definitively figuring it out. Maybe it's the brake shoes letting go of the rotor, or maybe the calipers themselves just clunking when they open up.