bingote

So, just like the title says, i'm having a clunk when i drive, after reversing and then shifting from R to D. I don't if it's coming from the rear differential or the transmission.
It's like after reversing, gears 'clunk!' when driving forward.
Has anyone have this noise before? Is this normal? I don't remember listening it from the beginning.
Mine is an auto JKU 2010, with stock gears.

Rich6700

Someones going have to look under the jeep while you shift it from reverse to drive to see where the play is coming from. Could be u-joints, rear or trans.

warvuk

Its probably worn out U-joints

bingote

The clunk is not when shifting, but when i press the gas and start moving, as the jeep starts moving, then there's the clunk... Still u-joints apply?

Rich6700

Sounds like the trans.

mjones

u joints go bad and as long as you take your time they are easy to install.. An easy/cheep fix, check your emergency brake as well. I cant hear the clunk but I know for a while i had a loud/audible click or clunk and once i tore it down i noticed it was in the drums of the emerg brake assy. It was russted and the adjusters were hanging up. But u-joints aren't uncommon to have issues with. I have replaced both.Good luck

JKlad

X3 on the driveshaft U-joints, though there's only one on the front OEM shaft at the diff end & none on the rear OEM one (CV's only on the SWB anyway) if I'm not mistaken? Excessive play/lash in the diff can also cause a clunk when changing direction.

warvuk

Do you have larger than stock tires on it, that usually puts added stress on the u-joint, the stock ones are not that great.

bingote

That's what i "feel" is happening. I'm gonna try to take a look with a friend tomorrow.
Don't know how to get down there to look/listen as someone drives the jeep forward :/

bingote

Noup. Stock Rubi tires.