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Clunking Noise

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by rkaterle59, Jan 17, 2023.

  1. Jan 17, 2023 at 7:04 AM
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    rkaterle59

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    I have a 2019 SR Access Cab 2.7 auto 4X2. Every time I pull into a parking lot to the left I hear a clunk noise from the front left. Sounds like it might be a sway bar link or ball joint. Anyone ever experience this noise? and what fixed it?
     
  2. Jan 17, 2023 at 8:02 AM
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    cryptolime

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    could be a sway bar link or a cab mount. hard to say. jack up the truck and feel around.
     
  3. Jan 17, 2023 at 12:12 PM
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    Millhouse516

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    If its a light thump from the front end it has something to do with the brakes. My 2019 SR5 always does it, I think its normal. Something to do with the ABS engaging I think
     
  4. Jan 17, 2023 at 1:26 PM
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    Any lift? Double check torque on UCA nut and both cam bolts (torque the forward cam bolt and rear cam nut). Mine loosen about every 5k miles...hard wheeling.
     
  5. Jan 17, 2023 at 1:31 PM
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    Verify the exact source location of the noise and report back. There's ton of shit it could be. We know nothing about your truck, what you've done to it, or your driving habits.

    I had a blown shock (driver side front) that made a noise that I would describe as a metal clunk/ping sound when turning over bumps (like you described)...

    I fixed it by replacing all of my suspension. Because stock suspension isn't ideal for carrying gear and people over rocks and through mountains in the desert.
     
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  6. Jan 17, 2023 at 2:57 PM
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    SoCalTacoTuesday

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    Oh good, I thought I was going crazy. This happens all the time to me whenever I shift into Drive or Reverse and slowly start moving. I mainly hear it when I parallel park because I'm constantly shifting back and forth. Is this really normal behavior and is it gonna cause an issue in the long run? Anyone else have this?
     
  7. Jan 18, 2023 at 6:44 AM
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    rkaterle59

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    No lift, Bone stock. It only happens turning left into a parking lot that has a dip between the street and the lot. It's not a squeak but more of a loud thunk. I'll jack 'er up tomorrow and see what I can find and let y'all know.
     

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