Hello all...
I have a 1988 Toyota Pickup, carburated, 4 cly, 22R egine. Here is the probelm...
Every so often, I get a clunking sound. It is usually just one "clunk", but sometimes it is two sucessive "clunks." Sounds like someone is hitting the frame with a rubber mallet. It happens most often when I make a sharp right immediately followed by a sharp left turn, perhaps doing 10 or 20 mph.
Although this circumstance is when it happens the most, it has occurred during gentle left turns. It does not appear to happen when making a right turn. It never happens during straight driving no matter how bumpy the road it.
It is difficult to hear exactly where it is coming from, but it sounds and feels like it is coming from the front. But like I said, since the clunk reverberates throught the truck it kind of sounds like it comes from the back also. You can also feel it sometimes on the floor boards.
This is what I have done to try and remedy the problem:
1) checked torsion bar mounts. 2) repacked torsion bars with lube. 3) Check wheel bearings. Right tire had some play, so replaced bearings and repacked with grease...no dice. Perhaps service the left tire? 4) Examined every tie rod, ball joint and repacked with lube. Nothing. 5) Pulled and pried on every mount, shock, suspension arm..ect...nothing. 6) Rocked truck back on forth in an attempt to recreate sound...nothing. 7) Check for play on rear tires...seems ok.Perhaps it is the steering gear box? I raised the front end and pushed and pulled on the tires...Motion seemed to become a tad unsmooth when brought all the way to the left. But then again, I dont have to bring the wheel all the way to the left to create the clunking sound.
Anyway, I am open to just about any suggests. Keep in mind, there are no CV joints...just solid axles..but I suspect the problem may be similar...
Thank you in advance..
Tom