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2002 Tacoma Clunk from Stop - VIDEO

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by owenfri, Sep 5, 2023.

  1. Sep 5, 2023 at 4:42 PM
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    owenfri

    owenfri [OP] Member

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    Getting a clunk whenever I step on the gas 1st gear or reverse, it feels likes it coming from right below my feet and sometimes from the back axle. I was thinking it may be my from cv axles or my slip yoke. I'm not sure what I could be. Here's a vid showing the noise https://www.youtube.com/shorts/b4IUThJ5XzE First clunk is at 20 seconds.

    Fyi
    I have already checked:
    Leaf U-bolt tightness
    Sway bar
    UCA And LCA
    Caliper
    Rear Shackle
    Body Mounts
    Engine mounts and Transmission Mounts

    Thank you in advance for anyone that can help.
     
  2. Sep 7, 2023 at 12:46 PM
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    ccoyle71

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    Does it only happen when you change travel direction?? Ie - if you go forward and hear it clunk.....then go forward again....do you hear it??
     
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  3. Sep 7, 2023 at 2:27 PM
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    owenfri

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    Nah I hear it every time I go forward not just when I change direction.

    Sometimes when I turn too it will clunk up front
     
  4. Sep 7, 2023 at 10:09 PM
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    Red_03Taco

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    I'm wondering if it could be a wheel bearing. I just recently did my rear wheel bearings and it resolved a clunk that had me stumped for weeks prior.

    I was noticing a loud clunk that I could feel through the seat with any weight shift (front to rear, or side to side). Driving slowly and turning in parking lots was the worst. Interestingly, I had jacked up the rear and tried pulling on the tire and couldn't detect any play, despite the bearing being toast.

    If you've got no record of the bearings being replaced, I'd consider replacing the rears and seeing if it solves it. Good luck.
     
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