front end popping sound when turning
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front end popping sound when turning
Hey All, Got an issue with the runner that's been keeping me up at night. It's an 2001 4WD, no mods. I get a dull popping sound when I turn, sounds like it's coming from the front end. I notice it mostly at low speeds. Underneath, everything looks good, cv's are fine, ball joints appear good, sway bar/end links tight, etc. I have a rip in steering rack cover (passenger side), but that's about it. Could this be the problem (besides the obvious)? If not, what areas should I concentrate on? thanks!
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good luck, I have had one since I owned it. I replaced upper and lower ball joints with no change. From what I have read there are several things that could cause it in the 4Runners and most seem to just live with it.
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Hey All, Got an issue with the runner that's been keeping me up at night. It's an 2001 4WD, no mods. I get a dull popping sound when I turn, sounds like it's coming from the front end. I notice it mostly at low speeds. Underneath, everything looks good, cv's are fine, ball joints appear good, sway bar/end links tight, etc. I have a rip in steering rack cover (passenger side), but that's about it. Could this be the problem (besides the obvious)? If not, what areas should I concentrate on? thanks!
What you are describing is typical of cv joints, but if the boots are intact, it is kind of hard to condemn them. It sounds like you have looked it over fairly well. If you jack up the front end and place on jackstands, you can spin the tires by hand and have a buddy turn the steering wheel (engine off) from side to side. If it makes the noise, it should be pretty easy to locate.
Good luck.
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Turns out it was the sway bar bushings after all. I took off the end links and the inside of the bushings were shot. They looked good from the outside, but fell apart when I took them off.
The sure fire giveaway was the popping sound ONLY during body lean (duh).
Addco kit is on order, thanks for the help.
The sure fire giveaway was the popping sound ONLY during body lean (duh).
Addco kit is on order, thanks for the help.
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