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Clunking noise

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Buba1, Jul 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM.

  1. Jul 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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    Buba1

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    I'm getting a clunking noise from the front end, more so from the passenger side. It only clunks when driving over bumps. I check everything suspension related and all is tight. Would the shock create such a noise? Even when I rock the truck while stationary it kind of does it, so has to be suspension related I just can't pinpoint it. I know it's hard to figure it out online but figured it's worth a shot.
    BTW, I recently installed the Eibach pro lift kit, just over a month ago. Clunking noise started about a week ago.
    Any help on what else to check would be greatly appreciate it, before I take it into a shop to have it looked at.
     
  2. Jul 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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    Your lift would be the first thing I would scrutinize.
     
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    Oooh look, another mod.....
    I second this theory. I bet it's a ball joint banging away. Lifts cause a lot of unforseen problems after the fact.
     
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  4. Jul 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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    If you can, post a pic of the spring perch section of your front shocks.
     
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    Here are some photos if it helps...
    thumbnail_IMG_3297.jpg thumbnail_IMG_3298.jpg
     
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    My guess would also be a ball joint.
     
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    ok, it’s hard to tell whether you may have an issue with the ends of the springs and the perch. Apparently Eibach makes two different types of coil over springs, the first set I received were incorrect (ground flat ends) and my perches required unground ends.

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    If yours are like matched up like mine then at least that’s one less thing to chase down. Like others said, ball joints would be the next thing as well as check the sway bar mounts for signs of the bar shifting (lateral movement)
     
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    A lot of us have been victims of LCA bolts that were improperly torqued. Another thought.
     
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    spring doesnt look centered or seated properly. Could cause a pop/clunk sound on compression and rebound
     
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  10. Jul 11, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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    Yes it kind of sounds like a pop sound, like a spring is binding. I will try to take a better photo later today.
     
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    I made sure to get the correct springs and they do match up. I think the difference is the older Pro's had a different style spring than after they revised the Fox shocks or something like that, but either way you're right I can rule that out.
     
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