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Clunk coming from front, also feel it in the floor

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by a yden, Aug 19, 2022.

  1. Aug 19, 2022 at 2:07 PM
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    a yden

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    Took my 3rd gen to a shop to get inspected and they said everything in the front suspension looked great, but I still hear a clunk. Already made sure my lower ball joints are all good so those are no problem. CV joints aren't the issue either. Clunk doesn't seem to happen when I turn. It's a strange sound and there's no real rhyme or reason as to when the clunk happens. It could just be some of the rubber bushings, but I don't know. I can also feel the clunk at the same time of hearing it. Anyone have possible ideas as to what it could be?
     
  2. Aug 19, 2022 at 3:02 PM
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    Daddykool

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    Can you narrow down the conditions under which it happens? Accelerating, braking, driving straight, slight curves, what speeds, etc.? How many miles, how much rust, any recent mods or repairs? When did you first hear the clunk?
     
  3. Aug 19, 2022 at 5:26 PM
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    a yden

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    Figured out the problem. Paid $40 for some dudes to inspect it and i figured out the problem in less than a minute. I started shaking the truck and looking underneath the car listening for the clunk. Turns out, lower control arm is the issue. I'll try to changing the bushings and see if that solves the issue.
     
  4. Aug 19, 2022 at 9:51 PM
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    Daddykool

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    Good catch!
     
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