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Relay Rod?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by hucker, Apr 12, 2009.

  1. Apr 12, 2009 at 8:08 PM
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    hucker

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    Hey, I have a 2000 Prerunner and when I take a hard left turn it makes a bad noise like something in the front end is shifting, at first I just assumed I had something moving around in the back of my truck but it got worse. I know some older toyotas had recalls on relay rods, but I don't think that applys. Any tips or tricks for what to look at?
     
  2. Apr 12, 2009 at 8:19 PM
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    I would start will a check of the front suspension for worn bushings and definately check for loose ball joints and tie rods, 1rst gens are known for wearing out the inner tie rod ends
     
  3. Apr 12, 2009 at 8:21 PM
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    Check the battery mount..
     
  4. Apr 13, 2009 at 3:45 PM
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    Haha, battery mount is solid, but good point. I have some pretty worn bushings, nothing that seems like it would make this kind of popping noise, you guys recommend a company for ordering bushings from?
     
  5. Apr 13, 2009 at 3:54 PM
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    look into poly bushings from energy suspension. also...check your steering rack bushings and the sway bar end links...........they are probably about shot.
     
  6. Apr 13, 2009 at 6:09 PM
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    Yea, looks like the bushings are phuked, I guess I'll order some stuff from energy suspension and see if it fixes it
     

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