K5 clunk sound on potholes

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RicktheEngineer

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K5 Blazer
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When my truck's suspension moves up and down like normal on uneven road, everything is normal, BUT on small dings in the road, or potholes that would cause the truck to buck a little, there is a sound that can only be described as a horse walking on the street. *Clunk clunk*. The spring bushings are new, including the spring pack itself. Steering arm tie rods were replaced. I will admit the sway bar could use new bushings but they are not too bad at all. Cab mounts are 8.5/10 shape. Could this be a loose steering knuckle? Any tips of diagnosis on something so mysterious? It sounds like it's likely coming from the front. Thanks everyone.
 

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Just out of curiosity, how far are your spring eyelets from the frame?
 

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How about ball joints?
 

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Check the shock mounting bolts. If the metal spring rolls in the shock eyes are larger than the bolts (by too much) the play/slop will cause
a clunk in the front shocks.
 

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