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Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Avogadro Parsimony, Jun 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM.

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I'm new to the forum. I'm the original owner of a 1998 4Runner 3.4L V6.

I recently had a clanging noise coming from the rear of the vehicle; turns out an 8-inch metal pice had corroded, come loose and was hitting the drive shaft when the vehicle turned. I pulled it off and no more clanging.

I don't have a name for this part, nor do I know if it is important enough that I should replace it - see attached pictures.

I would appreciate any information and guidance. Thanks!
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Looks like a gas tank strap to me. Same thing happened to my old Tacoma

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