Clunking Transmission at stop

Title says it all. It clunks sometimes when coming to a stop. Do I need to replace the trany?

Also on a side note, the "gas tank is open" light wont go off (the gas tank isnt open).

 

1) Check if there is play in the drive shaft
2) You need a new gas cap

 

Do a search on the forum for "axle wrap", it's probably what you're experiencing. That also indicates that your rear leaf springs are worn too.

 

^x2. Check the little thing's first.

 

Ok, researched and now Im more confused. There seems to be a lot of over opinionate people on these forums.

-Frist, what is ALL and TSB (as this seems to be the most common recomended cure)?
-Second, exactly what is going on that causes the clunk?
-Thrid, excluding ALL and TSB, what are some temporary/permanent fixes? How much are they and which ones can I do myself (moderate knowledge)?

Thanks.

 

You mean AAL (add-a-leaf). TSB=technical service bulletin. Axle wrap causes the clunk, google the term if you don't know what it is. The permanent fix would be to get AALs or if you have the money, get new rear leaf packs. 1st gen leaf packs were/are notorious for being weak.

 

Yeah, my leafs have a nice bow it them... in the wrong direction. How much is it to add a leaf (or AAL... stupid acronym if you as me)? Is this a job for a mediocre mechanic or do you need a lift?

 

If you can turn a wrench you can do it yourself. Below is a DIY for a new leaf pack, but the concept is the same. BTW, how is AAL a stupid acronym? Add-a-leaf... you're adding an extra leaf to your existing leaf pack.... that's stupid?

http://parksoffroad.com/tacomamods/lift/alcanrearsprings/alcan.htm

 

Its not self explanatory. But I guess its more my fault. Its just easier to call it a stupid acronym i guess .

Thanks for the help.

 

I am having the same identical problem with my 2004. I also have heard the same things. (axle wrap). My leafs are also like pancakes!! dont know if im gonna do the aal or new leaf pack. new leafs are expensive!!

 

wheelersoffroad.com carries some nice replacement leaf packs and aal's.

 

Looking for AAL (unless there is a very cheap leaf spring kit). Any recommendations on a kit that works well and last? Thanks again for the help.

One quick question: Looks like every AAL kit adds 1-2.5" to the rear. Do I need to lift the front as well?

Edit: Thanks shitroc, Ill look into it.

 

Spend as much money as possible, like I did

 

whoa, how much did u pay for that trac bar if ya dont mind me askin. Hows it workin for ya to?

 

See: http://www.budbuilt.com/new/traction_bars.html

Sh!t...I don't remember it costing that much! Anyway, it works, but took some modification on my part (see photo #2 below). I still think AAL is a viable and less costly solution...time will tell.

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Above: Approx. 3" added to the rear two-arms of the bar, along with another vertical (diagonal) brace. Not sure what Bud was thinking when he Built my bar.

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If you are talking about the transmission TSB that's only for the 2nd gen's not the 1st gen's. And a AAL is simple to install.

No, you dont have to. But it will look awkward with the rear higher then the front if theres a big diff imo.

 

I have the same problem but do you really need to do all that track back thing or is there something mush easier?

 

aal

 

What's aal?

 

^ Add A Leaf