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Steering clunk just off center

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by gtrotter07, Dec 18, 2022.

  1. Dec 18, 2022 at 8:11 PM
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    gtrotter07

    gtrotter07 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a 2007 regular cab 4x4. 37's, Yada Yada. Recently after a wheeling trip, where I broke a cv(over extension), I developed a clunk. It is just off center, and seems to only be when you slowly ease into turning it. If you turn normally or even quicker it's not noticeable. You can definitely feel it in the wheel. I replaced these parts as it was needed, but the noise was there before:
    Upper uniballs
    Lower balljoints
    Cv axles
    Wheel bearings
    Diff seals
    lower AND upper steering shaft

    I honestly thought the shaft was the issue as it had play before, but that play is gone yet the clunk remains.

    I will say, back in February it had a new OEM steering rack with poly bushings put in. The sound, however, did not start until the wheeling trip, specifically after the broken cv.
     
  2. Dec 21, 2022 at 9:25 PM
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    rolot2

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    Did you replace outer tie rods?
     
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  3. Dec 22, 2022 at 4:10 AM
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    gtrotter07

    gtrotter07 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    They were new when I had the rack installed. I finally found the clunk, just forgot to reply here. I torqued the two bolts holding the steering rack, and voila no more noise. They must have worked lose over time.
     
  4. Dec 22, 2022 at 10:06 AM
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    Front: Extended Travel 2.5” King coilovers with/adjusters (Set at 3” lift) Rear: 2.0” King shocks with adjusters Icon RXT (Option 2) Pack Toyota TRD Cat-back exhaust AnytimeBackup Camera Anytime Front/Rear Camera RCI Sliders KB Voodoo Bed Rack Center Console Ram Mount
    Gotcha. Where did you order your rack from? Been waiting on a new one since July….

    EDIT: what did you torque the bolts to for reference?
     
  5. Dec 22, 2022 at 10:17 AM
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    gtrotter07

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    I got it from Toyota...with employee discount the cost difference was negligible. Torque...the German way. Gut-en-tight
     
  6. Dec 22, 2022 at 10:39 AM
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    Which dealer, if you don’t mind me asking?
     
  7. Dec 22, 2022 at 10:43 AM
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    gtrotter07

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    I used an independent mechanic for the repair, but picked the part up through Kenny Kent Toyota.
     
  8. Dec 22, 2022 at 12:03 PM
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    rolot2

    rolot2 Well-Known Member

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    Thanks. Just reached out to Kenny Kent. I’ve been waiting on a rack for almost 6 months. I really need to take care of it before it fails.
     

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