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Loud clunk from rear around hard right turns

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Xyphon112, Jul 5, 2016.

  1. Jul 5, 2016 at 5:41 PM
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    Xyphon112

    Xyphon112 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    '98 v6 with a 1.5"ish super spring lift. Sitting on Bilstein 5100's on all four corners. The whole suspension setup is less than a year old, maybe 10k miles on it.

    I drive a lot of windy, hilly roads very frequently and when I go around a hard right turn with any bumps in it I hear a loud, sharpish thunk from the back rear end. Something tells me the left suspension has something going on but nothing looks out of the ordinary.

    What can I check to see if there's anything wrong?

    Thanks!
     
  2. Jul 5, 2016 at 5:53 PM
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    tan4x4

    tan4x4 Well-Known Member

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    First thing I'd do, is check the u-bolt nuts for titeness. Then the shackles.
     
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  3. Jul 5, 2016 at 6:27 PM
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    CD20H

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    What can you check? Everything. Do that first then post back.
     
  4. Jul 5, 2016 at 7:00 PM
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    Xyphon112

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    Very helpful. Thanks. :rolleyes:

    I'll check the shackles and u-bolts.
     
  5. Jul 5, 2016 at 8:01 PM
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    Just being honest.
    Like "I hear a hissing sound at my back tire and it is going flat. What could the problem be?" kind of problem Many people post problems without ever investigating the problem.

    Hey I have real issue that I am having for you. My RPM's occasionally drop around 1750 rpms no matter what gear or speed. No telling sounds or check engine lights. What do you think it is? I figured it out by doing several tests.
     

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