Strange Clunking Noise

[Houghy]

Hey guys,

yesterday i noticed a funny clunking sound coming from the front passenger side of my car. at the time it sounded like a steering arm or something, the sound got noteably worse today. i have had a look and i cant see anything, im beginning to think its the front diff.

if i turn the car into rwd mode the clunking is alot harsher and more noticeable.

only occurs when the steering wheel is slightly turned to the left, never turning right, or at left lock, barely noticeable when wheels are straight.

much worse under braking, sound seems relative to travelling speed, not relative to motor revs.

also, something else i have noticed is that my front wheel torque gauge sits alot higher than it should be. its like the sensors have picked up a problem and are sending more power to the front wheels to correct it. eg, at cruising speed and throttle its sitting at around 20. when i back off the throttle it drops and then quickly rises back again.

is my front diff cactus? or is there a suspension related issue? i have a feeling its diff which is why i posted in this section. anyone have any ideas? i dont have any days off this week so i cant take it to my mechanic to check it out. luckily i have a back up car so i can still get to and from work

any help would be much appreciated

[Swiper the Fox]

front shaft may have popped out...but it would be drivers side noise though.

[Houghy]

definitely not drivers side noise. you can also feel a strange vibration through the floor when it happens.

also, how would the shaft just "pop" out?

[Moodles2]

also, how would the shaft just "pop" out?

Been on a 2WD dyno recently by any chance? possible the dyno operator didn't put the front shaft back on properly (but that asks another question, which would be why didn't the dyno operator just pull the fuse since it was a R32)

[Houghy]

nah, the guy who tunes my car has a 4wd booth dyno so its not that.

ill just have to get under and have a proper look when i get some time, but it definitely sounds like passenger side