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Clunky Noise in Rear, help!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Loganc123, Dec 14, 2020.

  1. Dec 14, 2020 at 5:32 PM
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    Loganc123

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    I have a clunk noise coming from the rear and cannot figure it out. The noise only happens when hitting bumps while driving. Is louder when cornering.

    I recently put on the following parts on my 2013 Tacoma double cab rear suspension:
    - 5100s
    - icon RXT leaf springs
    - wheelers off-road bump stops

    I have tripled checked all bolts are torqued to spec.

    Maybe the clunking is just the bump stops hitting the frame??
    Any suggestions is appreciated!!
     
  2. Dec 14, 2020 at 5:36 PM
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  3. Dec 14, 2020 at 5:41 PM
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    Bed bolt are secure.
    The noise happens weather it’s hot or cold. I checked my spare to ensure it’s tight as well
     
  4. Dec 14, 2020 at 5:44 PM
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    Parking cable brackets are secure
     
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  5. Dec 14, 2020 at 5:47 PM
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    Even though the bolts are secure , you actually grab the side of the box and attempt to lift it up and down checking for play . My box is shot and the bolts are tight .
    If all your bolts are tight and the spare is snug ??
    Are you carrying all kinds of weight in the truck for your springs to hit your bump stops ?
    If it clunks over all the bumps , can you post a short video clip ? That might help
    Maybe a couple pictures of your set up
     
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  6. Dec 14, 2020 at 7:23 PM
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    Check the U-joints.
     
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  7. Dec 15, 2020 at 3:39 AM
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    Hear me out, "it's louder when cornering"; I heard a noise coming from the rear, never could track it down.

    Replaced my UCA , which means the Upper Ball join was replaced...clunking is gone.

    Are you sure it's coming from the rear?
     
  8. Dec 15, 2020 at 3:45 AM
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    Maybe something that you ate?
     
  9. Dec 15, 2020 at 3:51 AM
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    Wattapunk

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    You didnt state your rear lift setup or any load in the truck when this happens. You should at the very least remove the bumpstops and go for a test drive to rule them out. The wheelers super bumpstops are taller than oem so it takes less downtravel to make contact.
     
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