Front end clunk at takeoff

[N8tabasco]

So I have noticed that when I slam on the gas from a dead stop there is a clunk sound from the driver side(ish). It sounds like it is comming from the steering area, maybe a worn rod or something? When I start out slow there is no clunk. I have done some searches on this but I cant tell exactly what it could be.
Ideas?

 

[lowwill]

Maybe u-joints or just the drivetrain slack. No need to hit the gas dude its a truck.

 

[N8tabasco]

haha true. I dont wanna break something. You know those times when you just need to get going, it would be nice not to hear it. If it is something going bad I would like to fix it now instead of getting stranded later.

 

[98GRDisco]

it maybe motor mounts

 

[lowwill]

Could be motor mounts like mention above, u-joints, or just slack in the drive train.

 

[N8tabasco]

If it is motor mounts, I would be able to shake/nudge the motor enuff to see if it is loose right?

 

[joey]

My guess is it is the U-Joint is the drive shaft...how often to you grease them, and please don't say that the local oil change shop said they did it... cause we both know they didn't.

 

[N8tabasco]

hahaha!

I change all my fluids minus the transmission. I have totally spaced on greasing them lately. It has been at least 6 months. That did cross my mind the other day.

 

[robfrey1]

I had the same problem and decided to attempt a cross country trip promising myself I'd get it fixed the minute I got home. Never made it. 200 miles from home, the front drive shaft snapped at the rear joint (where there isn't a greese fitting btw) and the swinging driveshaft struck the transmission and transfer case card enough that now I need to have them replaced. ($4K job).

Don't wait to get your Disco in to see a mechanic.

 

[N8tabasco]

That sux robfrey!!

Did it happen every time you started rolling or just when you stomped on it? Thats kinda scarry that you say that because I am about to go down to Eugene, OR for some camping.