knocking noise coming from front left tire

jayson161 · 03-02-2004, 05:46 PM

after i switched to my new tires about a week later i started hearing a knocking noise that is coming from the front left tire. there is nothing for the tire to rub on, ive already checked the bearings and they are fine. i just recently shot grease into the ball joints and i can still hear the noise. it happens at all speads while in 2wd. i havent checked to see if its there with the hubs locked. any ideas or opinions would be greatly appreciative
thanks
jayson

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86toyota · 03-02-2004, 06:16 PM

Your lugnuts are loose

jayson161 · 03-02-2004, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 86toyota

Your lugnuts are loose

thats what i thought at first but i just had them retorqued the other day and it still does it

Roadrunner · 03-02-2004, 06:37 PM

Do you have this knocking or "clunking" noise going over bumps and pot holes? If so, me too. Still trying to locate the source.

lunatic14r · 03-02-2004, 06:39 PM

did you change you rims to or just tires??

jayson161 · 03-03-2004, 04:26 AM

i changed my rims too. i went from 15x8 aluminum to 15x10 steelies

86toyota · 03-03-2004, 05:03 AM

The wider rim might have inside wheel weights that are hitting the tie rod ends.

Babypig · 03-04-2004, 05:15 AM

How do the front half shafts look? Check the boots on the cv's, maybe you gotta busted cv.

**Yoda** · 03-04-2004, 05:25 AM

Did you get the right lug nuts for the steel wheels? Do the wheels fit onto the front hub correctly? (backspace OK, center hole OK?)

Have the wider wheels made a worn front bearing more noticable?

MAIS0N · 03-04-2004, 09:50 AM

My '98 does this too but I'm all stock in the front end. Mostly noticeable at slow speeds over moderately rough road and tight turns. The CV joints and wheel bearings feel tight, I don't think that's it. If I crawl forward slowly a bit and brake...klunk! Then back up slowly and brake...klunk! It makes me think it's something in the suspension linkages or ball joints. Been doing this for about 2 years now and seems to be more noticeable in the colder weather. I would bet the bigger tires didn't create the problem, just made it more noticeable. Please post when you figure it out. I've been too lazy to tear into it so far and it doesn't seem to get any worse.

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86toyota Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Trafford, Pa Posts: 1,158	Your lugnuts are loose __________________ Gregg 86 yota extra cab, 4" Pro comp, 33's, cam, header,CF Dual friction, K&N, and so on... (SOLD) 89 toyota 4x4 flatbed MY TRUCK

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Roadrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 932	Do you have this knocking or "clunking" noise going over bumps and pot holes? If so, me too. Still trying to locate the source. __________________ Ian 2001 4Runner SR5 4x4 - An Evolving Expedition and Search and Rescue Response Vehicle TJM, XD-9000 Winch, Badland Sliders, SAW/OME Lift, 33" BFG TA KOs, Homemade CO2 Set-up, Optima Blue Top, Cobra 75 WX ST, Icom V8000, Icom IC-F121, 1.0" 4Crawler BL, Hayden Tranny Cooler, Wilderness Rack w/Hella 550s, Snorkeled and Trail Armor by BudBuilt. TLCA #14,082 SAR Field Team Leader - Shenandoah Mountain Rescue Group

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jayson161 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: washington Posts: 137	i changed my rims too. i went from 15x8 aluminum to 15x10 steelies __________________ SFA 1994 toyota pickup 4" front marlin springs/4" rear marlin springs/1.5" rear shackles/5.29 gears/aussie locker/35x12.50 ssr's/15x10 rock crawlers/ARB Bull Bar/Warn M8000 winch/KC slim lites/Bushwacker extenda fender flares/ARB Safari Snorkel---

03-03-2004, 05:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
86toyota Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Trafford, Pa Posts: 1,158	The wider rim might have inside wheel weights that are hitting the tie rod ends. __________________ Gregg 86 yota extra cab, 4" Pro comp, 33's, cam, header,CF Dual friction, K&N, and so on... (SOLD) 89 toyota 4x4 flatbed MY TRUCK

03-04-2004, 05:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
Babypig Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,091	How do the front half shafts look? Check the boots on the cv's, maybe you gotta busted cv. __________________ Ironpig2 is a 1990 4runner SR5 95 3.0V6, ARB front bumper, Hella H4 conversion, Hayden Trans cooler, Aisin manual hubs, Drilled headlight bezel, Clinometer, Altimiter, Assorted Camera mounts, JVC double din head unit, Hilux Surf emblems, Bridgestone Revo's, OME 901's , N72f's "Stay calm, Be brave, Wait for the signs."

03-02-2004, 06:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
lunatic14r Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NEW JERSEY U.S. Posts: 169	did you change you rims to or just tires??

03-04-2004, 05:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
Yoda Super Moderator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 2,664	Did you get the right lug nuts for the steel wheels? Do the wheels fit onto the front hub correctly? (backspace OK, center hole OK?) Have the wider wheels made a worn front bearing more noticable? __________________ David TLCA 14788 71 Landcruiser FJ-40 TBI 327, TH-350, Warn 8000, disk axle swap. 76 Landcruiser FJ-40 project/parts (haven't decided)

03-04-2004, 09:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
MAIS0N Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 26	My '98 does this too but I'm all stock in the front end. Mostly noticeable at slow speeds over moderately rough road and tight turns. The CV joints and wheel bearings feel tight, I don't think that's it. If I crawl forward slowly a bit and brake...klunk! Then back up slowly and brake...klunk! It makes me think it's something in the suspension linkages or ball joints. Been doing this for about 2 years now and seems to be more noticeable in the colder weather. I would bet the bigger tires didn't create the problem, just made it more noticeable. Please post when you figure it out. I've been too lazy to tear into it so far and it doesn't seem to get any worse. __________________ -Pat _____________________________ 1998 Tacoma V6 4WD Limited 5spd TRD 2nd Gen S/C RC 310cc Injectors Denso IK22 Iridium Plugs Walbro 190lph FP SMT-6

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