Remi

I was getting a very laud metalic "klanking" "grating" noise when turning the steering wheel all the way to the left and driving. Sometimes it happend sometimes it did not, but I noticed it happend whenever I went over a bump while making this sharp turn. I checked under the truck and noticed that the cv boot was ripped on my drivers side. So I was totaly convinced the CV's were at fault, especialy since a car I used to have made a similar sound under the same circumstances. So I went ahead and replaced both driveshafts (and outer tie rods while I was at it). But I STILL get the same noise. I'm at a loss, what could it be? My next best guess is the hubs, but guessing and replacing like this is going to get expencive. Thanks for any help.

This ad is not displayed to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Yotatech!

DudeBud

a lot of people think its the cvs but its usaly the steering stops put some gress on them

Robinhood150

Yup, steering stops.

__________________
Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4
Robinhood's Lair. || Gettin' Off 4wd Club member

Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click

Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in:
a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat...
Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL!

Beartracker

OK you guy's , How do you know it's the steering stops and what do they look like and where do I find them on a 2001 double cab 4x4 Taco? Next queston is what's involved in fixing it? Thanks, Mike

__________________
2001 Tacoma SR5 4x4 , step side, 2.7 , extended cab, Auto. Mobile 1 syn 5w30 , Valvoline 75-90 syn in front and rear diffs and transfer case. Factory 16" wheels ,31" Wild Country TXR 265/75/R16, Aluminum Betterbuilt bed tool box, CB , 55W Halogen light mounted on tool box for back up, Elbow air box mod, 2 500 Hella running lights, Nissan Clinometers/Altimiter custom mounted on dash with red back lights.Red dome and mapp light.

Mickdady

Steering stops are just that. They prevent you from turning the wheel any further than the car is capable of. It is a metal tab on the spindles that prevents you from turning. Put grease on the end of the tab and the contact location on the other side and it should stop.

I had the same problem on my old Taco. Pretty common.

__________________
- Mike

2007 Tacoma DC TRD
ARB bumper, XD9000, 285/75/16 procomp xterrains (3ply), 16x8 4.5" backspacing, OME 886s, Dakar leafs

Beartracker

Thanks for the info Mike. Now I know what I'm looking at. Mine does it but not all the time. It seems to be worse after I spend allot of time running through water. Mike

__________________
2001 Tacoma SR5 4x4 , step side, 2.7 , extended cab, Auto. Mobile 1 syn 5w30 , Valvoline 75-90 syn in front and rear diffs and transfer case. Factory 16" wheels ,31" Wild Country TXR 265/75/R16, Aluminum Betterbuilt bed tool box, CB , 55W Halogen light mounted on tool box for back up, Elbow air box mod, 2 500 Hella running lights, Nissan Clinometers/Altimiter custom mounted on dash with red back lights.Red dome and mapp light.