get that fixed soon. YOu will have to eventually anywayso now you all have me a little worried.... mecanic told me at inspections i need to have the right lower ball joint replaced... and i know the rubber boot on the axle is ripped in half... and my car makes a "thump" noise as the wheel spins but it only does it when i am off the gas and brake.... good god i hope this doesnt happen to me! guess this means it's time to get my crap fixed quick! unless someone knows what my thumping noise