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clunk in front left wheel well.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TacticalBacon13, Mar 31, 2009.

  1. Mar 31, 2009 at 6:31 AM
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    TacticalBacon13

    TacticalBacon13 [OP] Sorry for party rockin'

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    hey guys i need a little help. last night when i pulled out of walmart i started hearing this grinding and clunking noise coming from the front of the truck around the front left wheel. it only if im stearing left or right or going slow straight.
    now im not retarded and i limped it to my garage and check the tire and wheel,the wheel spacers, stearing arm, CV shaft, brake and rotor. it is all fine and dandy from what i checked so now im in a rut.:confused:
    i was thinking maybe it could be wheel bearings? also i might be crazy but it felt like my brakes were softer too.:confused:
     
  2. Mar 31, 2009 at 7:44 AM
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    where are you chris?
     
  3. Mar 31, 2009 at 7:46 AM
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  4. Mar 31, 2009 at 7:47 AM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    First, to check your wheel bearing, lift the truck and grab the tire. One hand on the top and one on the bottom. Try pushing the top while you pull the bottom, violently. If you have any movement, then you need a new bearing.

    If that isn't it, look at your CV boots. If they are ripped, well you know what is next.
     
  5. Mar 31, 2009 at 7:53 AM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Oh, and you better get the sumbitch fixed by Saturday!

    Holla if you need help yo.
     
  6. Mar 31, 2009 at 8:00 AM
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    if i dont i will kill myself:mad:
     
  8. Mar 31, 2009 at 8:08 AM
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    AFButters Rigger, Please!!

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  9. Mar 31, 2009 at 8:12 AM
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    If it wasn't lifted I would say wheel bearing no questions asked. But the lift makes the cv boot very likely. I'm still gonna say wheel bearing though. Best of luck to you.
     
  10. Mar 31, 2009 at 8:25 AM
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    yeah i have a six inch procomp and i checked my cv boots and didnt have any slack. since my trucks a 2006 and only has 19000 miles on it think its still under warranty?
     
  11. Mar 31, 2009 at 8:27 AM
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    A few bolts are different.
    weird question but was it raining when you hear the clunk sound or is it just all the time?
     
  12. Mar 31, 2009 at 8:28 AM
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    haha ok well then ill just punch myself in the face :smack:
     
  13. Mar 31, 2009 at 8:31 AM
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    nope was not raining. yours do that when it rains?
     
  14. Mar 31, 2009 at 8:33 AM
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    A few bolts are different.
    yes only when everything is wet it makes this clunking sound.
     
  15. Mar 31, 2009 at 9:27 AM
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    Doubt warranty will cover it since your lifted.
     
  16. Mar 31, 2009 at 9:51 AM
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    deebs on your taco!!!!
     
  17. Mar 31, 2009 at 10:24 AM
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    ha ha hey ben.....




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    i found out what it was and it was indeed a wheel bearing and will be fixed by tomorrow.
     
  18. Mar 31, 2009 at 10:41 AM
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  19. Mar 31, 2009 at 5:27 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Sorry, Buddy. I was working. :( Along with checking your wheel bearings, check your upper ball joint. You may have to disco it from the spindle. Check to make sure its tight, and not loose. It could cause the "clunking sound".
     
  20. Apr 1, 2009 at 4:36 AM
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    ill make sure that they check that to. thanks chris.:)
     

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