hockeybird

Ok its on a 88 toyota pickup. Put in a 4" IFS lift in a it about 6 months ago. Everything has been fine, but recently during hard braking and or turning a hard clunking/popping noise comes from the front end. I think it comes from the drivers side, but i'm not positive. I checked all the bolts and they are all tight. This only happens during hard braking and hard turning. I can also feel it in the steering wheel when this happens. Any ideas on what it could be?? Has anyone had any problems like this??

Elton

u-joints cv axles ?

hockeybird

no..its not a cv axle noise...and it usually only happends when I'm turning right...could it be idler arm...tie-rods...ball joints..any of those

Elton

is this when ur at full lock ?

SpeedyJ

Same thing happens on my '86, except it sounds like its coming from the passenger side when I turn left. I'd love to fix it but have no idea what it is...

ovrrdrive

Yep... I don't know what it is but my truck has also done this for about 8 years.

It's completely random and I can't duplicate it, but every once in a while I get a nice pop from the front end.

I was kind of thinking it might be front driveshaft clunk...

hockeybird

nope..not at full lock...yeah it's more like a big pop..i might drop the driveshaft and check it out..it only started after I put in the lift though...nothing before. Anyone else got any ideas??

Elton

did you install a longer idler arm ?

hockeybird

no didn't come with the lift kit

Jimmeh

Check your bushings and u-joints, because that is a common problem with a lot of rigs. My Jeep has the same popping noise under turning and braking/turning.

Is it louder when you are braking or going from a stop?

I was looking at this thread right before I looked at this one here, so hopefully this will give you some answers.

Happy Trails!

hockeybird

its louder when stopping..it never happens from stop to go..thanks for the help everyone!!