Sound while turning tightly (normal?)

[prodigy2k7]

I heard this is normal for these kind of vehicles...

1986 4runner..

When doing a u-turn or somewhat tight turn and u hit a dip or a bump something makes a...not a squeak but a ... squirk? lol a loud rough grind/squeak? lol

 

[rafal_c]

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36222

yeah mate, apparently its common in Toyota trucks!!

 

[90whiteRunner]

this noise is commonly known as the Toyota "F*ck you" noise, or at least among all the yota guys in my parts.

 

[Bilzo]

I had a headgasket repaired a few years ago at a Toyota dealer. While it was in they said my '95 had a recall on it to fix something in the front axle. I forget what exactly. Anyway, before the "fix" I had no noise whatsoever. After the "fix" it makes that awful grinding noise everytime I turn the wheel full throw in either direction. I called the dealership back up, but they pretty much told me that there's nothing they can do.

I'm used to it now, but I hate the noise and usually sacrifice turning radius to stop it from happening.

 

[BlackLabeL]

ive had both a 1st and 2nd gen now and they both do this. usualy at full steering lock and when the suspension moves.

 

[Yota Buck]

Everyone I know that owns or has owned a toyota truck/suv has the "Yota Screech". I read somewhere on the net that the front "turn stops" rub at full turn and make the noise. I looked at mine and they are scratched up looking. Makes sense.

Yota Buck

 

[zombie]

A dab of grease on the steering stops solves the problem. You will have to do this occasionally but it is a simple thing to do. The plastic cover wears away and it's the metal on metal that makes the loud screeching sound.