Clunking sound in front end. 4000q 86

["PAT MARTIN\" <MARDKINS@msn.com>"@ans.net]

I was wondering if anybody has experienced a loud clunking sound in the front 
end of the 4000q.  I just had new bearings put in and recently had shocks, 
springs, and a arm bushings installed.  I have taken it to a very good 
mechanic and he pried and prodded but could not find anything wrong with 
either the ball joints or tie rods.  It seems to happen worst when I am 
backing up a hill with my wheel turned but it even happens slightly when I am 
driving down the highway at speed and I hit mild bumps.  I can definately feel 
a geometry change.  I can also hear it when I go over speed bumps or other 
sharp bumps at low speeds.  Could it be the cvjoints?  I have driven cars 
before with bad cv joints and they clicked but only when turning.  If anybody 
can give me any ideas before I take it to get thing really torn apart please 
give me some suggestions. Thank You


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