This is a long shot but I figure I will ask anyways.

When I accelerate from a stop my 4runner makes a popping noise. It makes a very similar noise when I come to a stop as if something rocked back when I accelerated and forwards when I stopped.

If I am very light on the accelerator it wont make the noise and same thing for when I am stopping.

Anyone have similar sounds? Its noticeable with the windows up and even more so when the windows are down. I am sure it can be heard from others cars too as I break/accelerate.

Thanks in advance

 

Troubleshooting:
Have you greased your whole drive line recently?

 

Nope, never have actually since I purchased it in 06.

 

that would be a good start. That slip yoke will take quite a bit. Grab a hold of the center u joints and see if theres any play while your under there.

 

Yup, Go get look at the manual, get a grease gun, and do what this link says.

http://www.4runners.org/writeups/zerk/index.html

Id suspect once you do that your issue will be solved.

Good luck!

 

I love forums and people who supply worth-while assistance. I kind of want to go check mine right now too, only because I bought it about a week ago and don't have a personal history with the vehicle.

 

Wait, Yukon! Just noticed your location. That's my hometown!

 

Really? I'm up here going to college at NMU, its such a sweet town, perfect for anyone that likes the outdoors.

 

It's a great place. My dad used to run the civilian operations out at the old air force base before it closed. My family's been up there since '78. I moved down here to Grand Rapids in '01 after helping Johnny Utah (john lawrence) re-establish the NMU men's ski team. I don't miss everything, but I sure do miss the lake and the woods.

 

Anything else I should greese while I am down there? Appreciate the help.

Jeff

 

Nope the drive line is the only thing that is greaseable.