clunk at stop light

How is a tacoma power train have anything to do with an old Dakota bc the chunks with the Dakotas were the tyranny on the road or so I thought

Just my .02

 

U joints?

 

At next fill up see if it goes away. Another member on here told me it was the gas in the tanking slapping around. He was right!

 

Try greasing the universal joints, Thats pretty much the fix for the 1st gen Tacoma's
there was a tsb on gen 1's for this problem, said to purge the universals with new grease.

 

Mine does it too, from time to time.
I had an Isuzu Rodeo and a Vehicross that both did it occationally.
I'm sure someone will work it out, but for now, and for how little it happens, I an't worried.

 

Hello yours is a first gen, grease the shit out of your universals and drive shaft, tell us if there is a difference.
Be our test guy..........

 

could be seized u joint, when tranny goes to auto, no more load, so driveshaft drops down. happened to jens truck and her u-joints finally exploded

 

So have been reading a lot about this issue since I have the same problem. After much thought and reading, I believe is related to Transmission. when I had 95K on my 2010 Tacoma I took it to the Dealer for a Transmission Flush. The service advisor told me there was a Recall on the Leaf Springs. So I had both jobs done at the same time. After getting out and driving for a bit I noticed the clunk was gone. So logically I thought the Springs had been the issue. After a while, can’t remember how long. Could be a year or so the clonk came back. Thinking it was the Springs again I inspected and tightened the bolts etc. But I saw nothing wrong and there was no change. All looked fine with them. They still look almost new. So the only other logical explanation is that the Transmission fluid flush some how resolved the issue. Am thinking of doing another flush to see what happens. But not sure and am afraid to do it since I have 120K now and may risk other problems. Any ideas of the risk of the fluid change at this advanced millage?
Any input is greatly appreciated.