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tundra question clunking sound

Posted on 12/13/23 at 10:41 am
Posted by LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
Chance of Rain....NEVER!!
Member since Nov 2007
1749 posts
Posted on 12/13/23 at 10:41 am
2017 Tundra
35x12.50x20 toyo open country MTs, fuel maverick rims, 4" Pro Comp Lift

I have a short but relatively steep incline to enter my home garage where a park my truck. I recently have noticed a "clunk" sound that appears to be coming from the front wheel(s) that only is appreciated with the wheels turned completely while on the incline. It is a solid, single clunk, noticed in forward or reverse (backing in) and only happens when the wheels are turned completely and on the apex of the incline. It drives fine otherwise and have never had any other issues.

thanks for any input
Posted by mthorn2
Planet Louisiana
Member since Sep 2007
1243 posts
Posted on 12/13/23 at 10:49 am to
Basic First steps:
1) Are tires rubbing the mud guards.
2) check your lug nuts. Couple might be loose.
3) It you have a center hub check and make sure its secure and tightened.
Posted by White Bear
Yonnygo
Member since Jul 2014
14186 posts
Posted on 12/13/23 at 11:19 am to
Mileage? Might be a control arm bushing.

Check ball joints for slack.
This post was edited on 12/13/23 at 11:20 am
Posted by RichJ
The Land of the CoonAss
Member since Nov 2016
3198 posts
Posted on 12/13/23 at 12:37 pm to
quote:

clunking sound


Impossible, according to the OT, Toyotas do not break…

Probably rubbing on wheel stops during spring compression causing the clunking…
Posted by SquirrelBones
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2014
393 posts
Posted on 12/13/23 at 1:38 pm to
i would get several clunks, not a single, maybe 5 or 6 when turning sharply in 1 direction.
was a bad wheel bearing.
Posted by Flowbe209
Member since Dec 2015
141 posts
Posted on 12/13/23 at 4:15 pm to
I have a 2005 4Runner with almost 200,000 miles that does something very similar. It has done so since I bought it used in 2007 and never been an issue.
Posted by KRS
Member since Jun 2022
270 posts
Posted on 12/13/23 at 4:51 pm to
ABS self check.


This post was edited on 12/13/23 at 4:53 pm
Posted by KRS
Member since Jun 2022
270 posts
Posted on 12/13/23 at 4:53 pm to
Posted by CypressTrout10
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2016
3030 posts
Posted on 12/13/23 at 4:58 pm to
Most tundras make that noise.
Mine does as well as my dads
Posted by BayouFann
CenLa
Member since Jun 2012
6879 posts
Posted on 12/14/23 at 11:49 am to
Hub assembly or ball joint. Probably the hub. Whatever part it is, replace the whole set.
Posted by Couyon504
Member since Dec 2017
7 posts
Posted on 12/15/23 at 1:08 pm to
Sounds like CV axle going bad, if its 4WD.

Look at the lower control arm bushings. Those are known to make a clunking sound when they wear out.
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