TOY: Re: Popping sound (Clunk)

[wthier <wthier@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

i had a similar problem with my tacoma.  it turned out to be low fluid
levels in the front differential.



wthier@usc.edu

On Thu, 1 Nov 2001, Pat Fogle wrote:

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> I have an 84 x-cab (solid front axle) that is pretty much stock all around.
> When I turn or sometimes when I hit a bump I hear/feel a popping sound from
> the front end.  It kind of sounds like something is in a bind and it is
> coming loose, but I don't know.  I have said before that the front springs
> are really close to the bumpstop on the front axle, but that would not
> explain the popping when I turn the wheel.  I have also heard the noise when
> turning when going very slow or almost stopped.  I think the bushings on the
> steering system are the originals and probably need some attention, but I
> don't know if that could cause the problem.  Anybody had this problem or
> know of a solution?
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> Thanks for all of your input!
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> Pat
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