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Rear end CLUNK (halp)

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ThunderOne, Jan 16, 2016.

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  1. Dec 12, 2016 at 1:58 PM
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    I have been using the Redline w/moly in my new 2013 truck so far so good, I just thought it was a high quality grease regardless of the moly, it took quite a bit of purging to get out the old grease when I got the truck at 49k don't think it was ever greased I took care of all the 30k maint. items I really liking the truck its only the sr5 2.7l but im liking it, I had the 04 3.4l trd previously, this will be my 4th Toyota truck
     
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  2. Dec 12, 2016 at 2:01 PM
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    Nice, nice. I'm a Toyota guy myself, I lean a little more towards Land Cruisers but I love my Taco too.
     
    cruiserguy, Dec 12, 2016
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  3. Dec 12, 2016 at 2:10 PM
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    mechanicjon They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    You check tailgate for tightness when it shuts?
     
    mechanicjon, Dec 12, 2016
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  4. Dec 12, 2016 at 4:18 PM
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    Yeah it's tight
     
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  5. Dec 12, 2016 at 4:29 PM
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    New Navigation DVD/CD/TV/AV/Bluetooth Stereo and seat mod spacers, 1" hubcentric spacers, seat heaters....
    Has anyone ridden in the bed while you drive over bumps to try and localize the sounds area to save time?...
     
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  6. Dec 12, 2016 at 5:51 PM
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    No ... i feel like I would get judged hardcore i asked someone to do that for me haha
     
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  7. Dec 15, 2016 at 7:28 AM
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    So I drove down the street with the e brake pulled, and the clunk was still there, so I'm going to eliminate the drums/shoes as a potential problem. I'm still thinking a blown shock or bad bushing.

    Side note, does anyone know where to get the bushings for bilstein shocks that fit the Toyota posts?
     
    ThunderOne, Dec 15, 2016
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  8. Dec 15, 2016 at 7:53 AM
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    EnergySuspension.com search for shock bushing. There's about 40 differant sizes to pick from.
     
    mechanicjon, Dec 15, 2016
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  9. Dec 15, 2016 at 8:01 AM
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    If you suspect a rear shock, them remove them, and re-do your test run.
     
    tan4x4, Dec 15, 2016
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  10. Dec 15, 2016 at 11:09 AM
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    That's the plan.. just haven't gotten around to it yet haha
     
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  11. Dec 15, 2016 at 11:17 AM
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  12. Dec 15, 2016 at 1:17 PM
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    have you checked the muffler and pipes? might be a broken hanger
     
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  13. Dec 15, 2016 at 1:21 PM
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    ThunderOne

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    I'll add it to my list.
     
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  14. Dec 15, 2016 at 1:23 PM
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    have someone who has a little weight on them bounce the back end while your under it. if its the shock you will know right away
     
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  15. Jan 20, 2017 at 7:45 PM
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    So I removed my shocks tonight in anticipation for some softer valved ones coming in tomorrow.... and no more clunk. So my guess is a blown shock or worn bushing. Though the bushings appeared to be fine.. I haven't yet removed them from the shock eye
     
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  16. Jan 20, 2017 at 8:14 PM
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    Could be broke inside.
     
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  17. Jan 21, 2017 at 10:50 PM
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    Well I put the old bushings on my new shocks and what do you know, the clunk is back. Guess the bushings wore out.
     
    ThunderOne, Jan 21, 2017
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  18. Jan 22, 2017 at 10:57 AM
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    Nice troubleshooting on swapping the bushings over to the new shocks to try to find the clunk. This is good to know.
     
    cruiserguy, Jan 22, 2017
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  19. Jan 22, 2017 at 12:00 PM
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    Good find but too bad ya gotta take the new shocks back off and mess with the bushings again dang it!!
     
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  20. Jan 22, 2017 at 12:17 PM
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    lol that's okay, I'm putting stock shackles back on my truck and I found out when I tried to put one of those in that I need a different bushing kit. So I have to basically take everything apart again anyways
     
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