front end clunk

[Mass 4runner]

I have been experiencing the front end clunk over bumps that some had diagnosed as a steering column issue (already replaced the sway bar end links). There was a great thread describing the fix but I've searched and I can't find it again. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

 

[bjohnston115]

I have experiencing the front end clunk over bumps that some had diagnosed as a steering column issue (already replaced the sway bar end links). There was a great thread describing the fix but I've searched and I can't find it again. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

With KDSS trucks the sway bar bushings are the place to start. Just replaced mine and all clunks are gone. Not sure if its the same with non KDSS.

 

[FortCollinsT4R]

Sway bar bushings make a lot more noise than you would think inside the car. As said above, I'd start there. You'll have to check that with the suspension loaded.

 

[Mass 4runner]

Forgive my ignorance, but since my sway bar end links were replaced, wouldn't that eliminate them as a source of the knocking? There is a thread floating around about the steering column creating the knock, but I can't find the damn thing!

 

[codyHTX]

I have been experiencing the front end clunk over bumps that some had diagnosed as a steering column issue (already replaced the sway bar end links). There was a great thread describing the fix but I've searched and I can't find it again. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

This thread maybe? I've started noticing the exact thing this guy mentions with mine: vibration/rattle in the steering hitting bumps/washboard roads at slower speeds. Anything over about 30mph and it feels completely normal.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/123042-ideas-identifying-steering-rattle.html

 

[FortCollinsT4R]

Replacing the sway bar end links are one thing, replacing the sway bar bushings are another.

 

[Mass 4runner]

This thread maybe? I've started noticing the exact thing this guy mentions with mine: vibration/rattle in the steering hitting bumps/washboard roads at slower speeds. Anything over about 30mph and it feels completely normal.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/123042-ideas-identifying-steering-rattle.html

Thanks, this at least points me in the right direction. This seems like a common issue and it's driving me crazy.

 

[Mass 4runner]

Replacing the sway bar end links are one thing, replacing the sway bar bushings are another.

Thank you my friend, you were right on the money. Bushings replaced today and the noise is gone!

 

[fsaral77]

Thank you my friend, you were right on the money. Bushings replaced today and the noise is gone!

Do you remember the diameter bushings you used. I think my bar up front in 30mm. Not sure on the rears. What bushings did you need up getting?

 

[Mass 4runner]

Do you remember the diameter bushings you used. I think my bar up front in 30mm. Not sure on the rears. What bushings did you need up getting?

Sorry, this was 3 years ago and I don't even have that 4runner anymore. I don't remember what was used.