Hooyah

Theres a loud thump that comes from the right side of the front when i take flight. Could it be that a axle is out? not to familiar with suspension might it be just a bushing again need some advice.

kyle.kbelt

What are your shocks like? I've got the same problem and im thinking that the shocks are tired. Im thinking that the shock hits the bottom of the cylinder and makes the thud.

camaronewbie

Sounds like bad motor mount or tranny mount to me - I had one with this - was bad motor mount.

DJP87Z28

Check the front swaybar end links...

Hooyah

either the shocks or the sway have to be it my tranny sits fine. its from the right side and sounds like a thump from the shock hitting the top of the something?

Deimos140

Could be broken sway link, missing, bushins, bad ball joint tierods, broken spring. Best thing you can do is jack it up and shake it and see what moves or if something is broke.

ATX-Iroc

Check the idler arm. the slightest bit of play will make a loud thump you can feel on acceleration. just grab it and push up and down that joint should have no play at all.

Hooyah

Got it, i will be checking all that has been posted so far. thanks for the help.

churchofruss

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i had the exact same problem a few years back & it drove me nuts.its the tranny mount(i'm 100% on this).the rubber failed & that sound is your drive line smacking around.
get a energy suspension replacement & the problem will be gone.