Clunking front axle
#1
Clunking front axle
I'm getting a clunking noise in the left front over small bumps. no clunking at all when truning, under power or flexed when wheeling. I feel it in the steering and feel it in the floor. It sounds like loose spindle bearings.
Here's the deal. 88 4 runner with TG SAS, 85 front axle with 3" springs. rebuilt front axle by pro shop before install. new rotors and bearings, new steering box, new high steer with new stabilizer, new bilstens, new front driveshaft and yoks, no cv joint.
I have changed the springs 3 times with 3 different types, all sets are full military wrap.
Is there a chance that the tronion bearings and shims are wrong?
Would this noise come from the Birfs?
Help?
Here's the deal. 88 4 runner with TG SAS, 85 front axle with 3" springs. rebuilt front axle by pro shop before install. new rotors and bearings, new steering box, new high steer with new stabilizer, new bilstens, new front driveshaft and yoks, no cv joint.
I have changed the springs 3 times with 3 different types, all sets are full military wrap.
Is there a chance that the tronion bearings and shims are wrong?
Would this noise come from the Birfs?
Help?
Last edited by jaxsondog; 06-10-2009 at 07:01 PM.
#4
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Suisun City, California
Posts: 535
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Is the jack under the driver side rear seat tightened down?
When they get loose they make noise like you describe, the jack makes the noise and you feel the bump in the steering.
When they get loose they make noise like you describe, the jack makes the noise and you feel the bump in the steering.
#6
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Suisun City, California
Posts: 535
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Maybe a engine mount, is tranny is loose, is steering box tight? Its just weird you would feel it in your floor.
#7
Fixed,
The left fender fender was hitting the top of my ARB bumper only over sharp bumps. The vibration was traveling to the front bumper mount at the frame, directly next to the steering box. That's way I felt it in the steering. the vibration carried through the fender to the firewall, that's why I felt it in the floor.
The fender was originaly spaced 1/8" above the bumper, not enough to keep it away from the bumper over the bumps.
I replaced the rubber bushings in the front body mounts and shimed the front bumper down.
No more clunking.
Thanx for the help!
The left fender fender was hitting the top of my ARB bumper only over sharp bumps. The vibration was traveling to the front bumper mount at the frame, directly next to the steering box. That's way I felt it in the steering. the vibration carried through the fender to the firewall, that's why I felt it in the floor.
The fender was originaly spaced 1/8" above the bumper, not enough to keep it away from the bumper over the bumps.
I replaced the rubber bushings in the front body mounts and shimed the front bumper down.
No more clunking.
Thanx for the help!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
FS[PacSouthWest]: 2- 8"3rd members:4.88 ratchet lockers,new setup kit, rear axle rebuild kit,diff armor
jerusry
Axles - Suspensions - Tires - Wheels
1
10-19-2015 05:28 PM
FS[GreatLakes]: Toyota collection part out
88sasturbotoy
Axles - Suspensions - Tires - Wheels
2
08-11-2015 01:56 AM