thanks for the reply!
whats crazy is now the noise has stopped and i cannot duplicate it! It was weird because it only did it with the wheel cranked hard left and abrupt start stops
i just ordered new LBJs from Mcgeorge Toyota and will update what i find when i swap those.
ALSO check out this insanity im considering...
Front Complete Strut Pair for 1995-2003 2004 Toyota Tacoma 1996-2002 4Runner | eBay
i wonder if all the reviews or fake or these are actually just decent which im ok with..