clanking at slow speeds

[denver_dave]

at slower speeds such as in parking lots and speeds up to 45 or so , I hear a clanking sound coming from the front drivers side, seems to be in sync with the spinning of the wheels, not so noticeable at higher speeds, also when I hit the brakes, the sound stops, but picks back up again when I let back off the brakes. any ideas?

 

[Absdad]

Sounds to me like your axle shaft u-joint. Could be that or your driveshaft u-joints. Typically when they go bad they start clicking...
Mitch

 

[Spidey]

Had a similar situation a few months ago...
Replaced all u-joints on front & rear drive shafts and it went away.
I think that you can test it by having the rig in park (ignition off) and moving turning the drive shafts by hand. If they make noise, then the u-joints probably need to be replaced.

 

[denver_dave]

ps, I also have unusual wear on that front drivers side tire

thanks

 

[89xj]

bad hub maybe. time to jack up the front end and see if there is play or wobble on that tire. hold tire at 12 and 6 o'clock and rock it back and forth.

could also be bad ball joint.