'01 XJ, 3.5 lift, 1" tranny drop, auto tranny, np231, 31" tires, 140k miles, well serviced and maintained I'm getting a quick clunk, clunk, clunk noise when turning right from a stop and only when turning up a hill either w/ a slight grade or steep not on flat terrain. Occurs on road or off when I accelerate quickly not roll out of the stop appearing to generate from the rear. All mounts look to be in good shape but the exhaust flange (by the catalytic converter) is pretty darn close to the transfer case skid plate though it doesn't appear that the clunk is coming from this location and when I give the exhaust system a good shake I can't duplicate the noise. Not sure if the any engine torque is pulling the exhaust over to make the clunk. Just wondering if this could be binding on the slip yoke, u joint or leaf spring/shackle issue.
Greatly appreciate any suggestions.
Greatly appreciate any suggestions.