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Rear end clunk

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Jesse H, Oct 10, 2022.

  1. Oct 10, 2022 at 5:51 PM
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    Jesse H

    Jesse H [OP] Well-Known Member

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    It's a '22 TRD Pro with 700 miles.

    Attached is a video of the sound. Did a search and some posts are saying it's somewhat common and could be the rear leaf springs but I couldn't determine if it's a big deal, something I can simply fix in my garage or something I need to take to the dealer or something I can ignore.

    The rear clunks when the rear suspension is loaded and unloaded. Basically every time I go up and down my steep driveway. I was able to reproduce the clunk when I bounce the rear end. I can get it to clunk from left to right as well so it's happening on both sides.
     
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  2. Oct 10, 2022 at 7:15 PM
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    xp0nex

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    You have warranty. Take it to the dealer.
     
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  3. Oct 10, 2022 at 7:20 PM
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    Looks like it's the chain from the spare tire swinging and hitting the spare tire wheel.
     
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  4. Oct 10, 2022 at 7:42 PM
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    It looks like it but in person it's obvious the noise is coming from 2 areas. When I first watched the video I thought the same thing so I hit the wheel with the chain manually and it made a different sound.

    I'll need to have somebody else bounce on the suspension while I'm crawling around trying to isolate the noise.
     
  5. Dec 27, 2022 at 2:27 PM
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    Realized the noise were from the tonneau cover's D-rings that are meant to secure it in place if the truck is driven with it opened.

    Kind of embarrassing it took me this long to figure it out.
     
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  6. Dec 27, 2022 at 2:49 PM
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    Have a friend run their hands under the truck while you are shaking it and touch the shocks, leaf pack, bed corners, etc to feel the noise.
     
  7. Dec 27, 2022 at 2:58 PM
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    CrispyTacoLover

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    Lol. Excellent sleuthing! We all do dumb shit so don’t worry about it. You have a nice Pro. I have a poverty OR. :D
     
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  8. Dec 27, 2022 at 2:59 PM
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    :rofl:

    @Jesse H chock two wheels put the truck in neutral, and bounce on it again. Noice still there?
     

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