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Re: Pop/Clunk noise from front when turning slow?

PostPosted: Thu, 11 Nov 2021 8:17 +0000
by Dempsey510
Chopps wrote:Sway bar hitting coils


Ruled that out after I removed the whole Swaybar

Re: Pop/Clunk noise from front when turning slow? [UPDATED V

PostPosted: Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:19 +0000
by hiluxxury
Dempsey510 wrote:
hiluxxury wrote:Cracked chassis? It sounds like old work cruiser I drove years ago.

It's very uncommon unless you are into jumping your hilux, but I'd check the strut tower and the welds around the LCA hinge mounts. The welds cracked in a couple of 120 prados and I've seen cracked strut towers on this forum.


Really hope not, Will have a closer look later tonight


Its not as bad as it sounds. Just find someone who is handy with a welder - any good engineering shop should be able to do it if thats what it is.

Re: Pop/Clunk noise from front when turning slow? [UPDATED V

PostPosted: Sun, 21 Nov 2021 11:59 +0000
by Dempsey510
Changed absolutely everything in the front end to the point of now Im running without a sway bar and a front diff and CVs until I find this noise

Replaced the front shocks only thing left is lower control arms

Im lost

Re: Pop/Clunk noise from front when turning slow? [UPDATED V

PostPosted: Sun, 21 Nov 2021 2:58 +0000
by Rob_Wood
Dempsey510 wrote:Changed absolutely everything in the front end to the point of now Im running without a sway bar and a front diff and CVs until I find this noise

Im lost


Uummm, sounds silly I know, but just checking ... You haven't been driving around with the front end engaged have you? The 4WD components are for occasional use and should not to be used on the Tar.

Re: Pop/Clunk noise from front when turning slow? [UPDATED V

PostPosted: Sun, 21 Nov 2021 4:13 +0000
by Dempsey510
Rob_Wood wrote:
Dempsey510 wrote:Changed absolutely everything in the front end to the point of now Im running without a sway bar and a front diff and CVs until I find this noise

Im lost


Ummm, sounds silly I know, but just checking ... You haven't been driving around with the front end engaged have you? The 4WD components are for occasional use and should not to be used on the Tar.


Nah of course not, Always in 2wd on the roads and no I have no choice, Even if I select 4x4 there is no front diff or CVs to engage haha

Re: Pop/Clunk noise from front when turning slow? [UPDATED V

PostPosted: Sun, 21 Nov 2021 5:00 +0000
by hylux
You have had a lot of work done. Im not a mechanic but it sounds like someone has dropped a socket or metal tool in a spot you cant see. Maybe take the bash plates off the bull bar etc and have a looky

Re: Pop/Clunk noise from front when turning slow? [UPDATED V

PostPosted: Sun, 21 Nov 2021 5:25 +0000
by Dempsey510
hylux wrote:You have had a lot of work done. Im not a mechanic but it sounds like someone has dropped a socket or metal tool in a spot you cant see. Maybe take the bash plates off the bull bar etc and have a looky


Wouldn't be that, Have no bash plates and when we shake the car can not replicate the noise

Mrs says she can feel it in the footwell when it clunks

Re: Pop/Clunk noise from front when turning slow? [UPDATED V

PostPosted: Sun, 21 Nov 2021 5:42 +0000
by hylux
Whatever it is, it might be attached to the body if she can feel it. The body would be on rubber mounts. Maybe its not suspension or drivetrain

Re: Pop/Clunk noise from front when turning slow? [UPDATED V

PostPosted: Sun, 21 Nov 2021 5:55 +0000
by dave g
Have you tried putting a set of stock wheels and tires on to test

Re: Pop/Clunk noise from front when turning slow? [UPDATED V

PostPosted: Sun, 21 Nov 2021 7:40 +0000
by Dempsey510
Updated Video of Under the car

https://youtu.be/PQQPWvDK5JM

Re: Pop/Clunk noise from front when turning slow? [UPDATED V

PostPosted: Mon, 22 Nov 2021 5:09 +0000
by Gipsy
Maybe look for a loose or broken engine or transmission mount or missing bolt.
It would appear everything you changed is not the issue so look elsewhere. After all the work done I would think it's somewhere else.

Re: Pop/Clunk noise from front when turning slow? [UPDATED V

PostPosted: Mon, 22 Nov 2021 7:39 +0000
by hiluxxury
Does it happen when you turn the steering wheel when the car is stationary or only when moving? Do you still have the old steering rack mounts or were they destroyed?

Re: Pop/Clunk noise from front when turning slow? [UPDATED V

PostPosted: Mon, 22 Nov 2021 10:42 +0000
by Rob_Wood
Dempsey510 wrote:Mrs says she can feel it in the footwell when it clunks


Left foot or right foot?
Right foot check ALL drive train mounts ... Engine mounts, gearbox mounts & linkages, transfer case mounts & linkages and so on.
Left foot, check air con and other under dash items along with Stuff mounted in that area of the engine bay. Just make sure all is neat and tight.

Re: Pop/Clunk noise from front when turning slow? [UPDATED V

PostPosted: Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:15 +0000
by Chopps
Check the drive shaft centre bearing support bracket

viewtopic.php?f=30&t=7119

Re: Pop/Clunk noise from front when turning slow? [UPDATED V

PostPosted: Mon, 22 Nov 2021 3:48 +0000
by dave g
Might be left field check the rear springs maybe Jack up the back spray some lube between the leaves. Since it is felt in the left hand footwell the noise seemed to be echoing and traveling down the left side rail.
Will not cost anything to check it.

Re: Pop/Clunk noise from front when turning slow? [UPDATED V

PostPosted: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 3:00 +0000
by Dempsey510
To all who have been following my progress on my rig I think I can finally say the noise is gone

Culprit: Lower Control Arms
Fix: Replaced with SuperPro TRC471

At the shop for the alignment now

Just wanted to thank those who helped point me in the right direction because now everything under that cars front end is brand new

Except for the diff as thats getting rebuilt with higher gears since I already had it out

Re: Pop/Clunk noise from front when turning slow? [FIXED]

PostPosted: Wed, 24 Nov 2021 4:55 +0000
by hiluxxury
Glad to hear that you got it sorted.

What was wrong with the arms - bushing stuffed?

Re: Pop/Clunk noise from front when turning slow? [FIXED]

PostPosted: Thu, 25 Nov 2021 5:09 +0000
by bob14hilux
Always the last thing you change

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Re: Pop/Clunk noise from front when turning slow? [FIXED]

PostPosted: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 6:00 +0000
by Gipsy
Well of course... Don't we all stop looking when we find what we're looking for? :shock: ;)

Re: Pop/Clunk noise from front when turning slow? [FIXED]

PostPosted: Fri, 26 Nov 2021 7:34 +0000
by Rob_Wood
Gipsy wrote:Well of course... Don't we all stop looking when we find what we're looking for? :shock: ;)


Hhmmm, have you really found what you're looking for? Or do you just think you've found what you're looking for? :lol: :lol: :lol: