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4Runner making clank sound under acceleration & braking.

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by WlRyder10, Nov 17, 2024.

  1. Nov 17, 2024 at 9:45 PM
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    WlRyder10

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    Hey, over the past few months my car has been starting to make this clanking/pop noise from under the car. This occurs when I either accelerate quickly from a stop or brake hard. It seems to be coming from the back of the rig. Once I’m moving it’s not an issue. Any ideas what this might be?
     
  2. Nov 18, 2024 at 6:13 AM
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    grumpy 02

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    Slip joint on the driveshaft?
     
  3. Nov 18, 2024 at 1:39 PM
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    gkomo

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    My 4runner 'clunked' accelerating from a stop so i jammed the slip yoke full of grease, like a lot a lot, and it went away. I never had a clunk decelerating though.
     
  4. Nov 18, 2024 at 1:47 PM
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    WlRyder10

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  5. Nov 18, 2024 at 1:48 PM
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    WlRyder10

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    Will take a look and see if there is any play down there. Thank you
     
  6. Nov 18, 2024 at 4:35 PM
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    RumHamRunner73

    RumHamRunner73 Dead on with a zero

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    Grease that cat up if you are climbing down to check it.
     
  7. Dec 9, 2024 at 11:25 PM
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    RoadRunnerSR5

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    Grease all the u joints .. I was having same issues. U need to grease them every oil change ..
     

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