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Jan 29, 2003 | 08:54 AM

#21

Good Times

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From: Los Angeles, CA

Welcome aboard Harris:

hmm... not sure but i haven't felt anything remotely close to what you are experiencing... i'll have to drive around after work and see if i experience this.

keep us posted on what you plan to do.

Jan 29, 2003 | 09:27 AM

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BT17R

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From: Da Gorge, Oregon

Re: Rearend Thump

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Originally posted by ndavis2
Hi, New to the thread, but, so far have 2800 miles on 2003 4Runnger SR5 and have no problems except one. When I come to a stop or start from a stop there is a light thump from the rear. It is like a backlash in the transmission system or maybe brake related. Anyone else notice this? Or am I being picky.

Harris

Harris, Tripitz mentioned a similar symptom on his '03 SE V-8, but don't know if he's found a fix yet. I've not noticed anything like it. It's a long shot, but have you checked that the spare tire, tool kit and jack are all mounted securely? I noticed when removing my spare that it was *slightly* loose in it's cradle and if much looser could possibly make the sound you describe.

Feb 6, 2003 | 10:37 PM

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LoCore

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Originally posted by BT17R
Oh a tip for the 4th Geners here: I've been chasing tire pressures up and down and think 40ff/rr improves control, steering feel, and crosswind resistance in the Dunlops. Much better than the factory 32ff/rr and well below the max allowed pressure. YMMV...

Glad to read this. Mine came from the dealer at 40ff/rr, and when I saw the placard say 32ff/rr, I dropped the pressure to 35 to see what it felt and handled like.

I agree--40 felt a lot better.