Clunking in reverse when braking
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ToolmanJohn
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The only thing I can think of is to make sure the driveshafts and spider yoke fittings all get greased (every 5000 miles) . This can help eliminate the classic driveline "clunk". Otherwise, there may be wear in the drivetrain, suspension ect. Anything that takes stress during braking.
rtuck1
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mine does the same. Also following reverse the first time i touch them rolling in a forward motion again they will "clunk" again
lexmedic157
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Mine did exactly this! Turns out the alignment shop didn't tighten the lower control arms bolts very tight. Give it a try, can't hurt.
ClockWork
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Yeah that can't be safe at all.
lexmedic157
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Not sure what the torque spec is supposed to be, but I typically crank those bolts down. No ill effect.
I finally purchased a 2008 V8 Sport with 14K miles on it (with the help of everyone here) and mine does the same thing. When I come to a stop and take off there is a clunking sound in the rear. I also get a clicking/light clunking from the rear when slightly braking (ie slowly taking off in a parking lot) It only happens when slowly taking off and slowly backing into places. It drives me nuts, but as far as that I love the 4runner.
You may want to lube the rear drive shaft. Mine started doing the same thing and a little lube and it was gone.
