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Need help finding a noise..

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by JustATallDude, Aug 20, 2021.

  1. Aug 20, 2021 at 12:33 PM
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    JustATallDude

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    I've been dealing with a clank in my 19 Pro ever since I installed the Eibach pro lifting springs. It usually happens when I'm full lock reversing or if I brake hard. Every bolt is tight and everything looks the way it should. I ended up getting an old GoPro and stuck it under to see if there was anything visible. I can't see anything wrong but there is definitely some noise. I'm trying to get this resolved before I install the supercharger. Any ideas?

    https://imgur.com/a/mUxsAlI
     
  2. Aug 20, 2021 at 5:23 PM
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    Sandbuster

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    Both sides? Can't really tell from the video but I do hear the clicking. I just did the same upgrade to my 2019 TRD-OR but, to date, have not encountered any noise - yet...
     
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  3. Aug 21, 2021 at 6:01 AM
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    thatchtt2001

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    Seems to correlate with the upper control arm going up and down, ... Hmmmmm... Maybe re torque the ball joint and tie rod...
     
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  4. Aug 21, 2021 at 9:32 AM
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    nimby

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    It's possible the UCA bolt is too tight. Loosen it first before doing the above.
     
  5. Aug 21, 2021 at 5:48 PM
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    I was just going on experience, I got it tight, but didn't have a torque wrench and had some clicking after thinking it was good, then talking to some people they told me those are drop forged steel and you can crank them super tight, so after I got them torqued to spec the noise stopped... Could bearings make that noise? How high of a lift is it?
     
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  6. Sep 7, 2021 at 8:42 AM
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    I have found the issue! The LCA bolts weren't torqued completely. Set em at 130 ftlbs so far so good. Defintely feels a lot more planted as well.
     
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  7. Sep 8, 2021 at 11:23 AM
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    FiReBReTHa

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    Just had this same issue! I hang out with the techs and asked him to check torque and I see the wrench turning.... And turning.... I start yelling where's the beep, it turns more and finally beeps.
    "yea I need to check all four bolts now"
    And they were loose.
     

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