Transmission noise - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

chugalugz · 06-23-2008, 12:16 PM

I have a 96 Tacoma (AT). Everytime I come to a complete stop, a sound comes from under the truck. It sounds like a "clunk". Trani?? You can also feel the "clunk" It shifts ok, no problems there. It happens when I am driving at higher speeds then come to a complete stop. Any ideas??

Thanks,
George.

trdcoma · 06-23-2008, 03:44 PM

do you have any lift oon the rear leafs? block or shackles...I think they call it axle wrap... someone told me its not bad? Im not 100% sure but my truck does it too. It started doing it after i put the 2" blocks on.

***humanoid*** · 06-23-2008, 04:57 PM

Axle wrap... worn rear springs will cause that. Also greasing your slip yoke, zerks and u-joint will cure the problem temporarily. Tacos are notorious for axle wrap.

chugalugz · 06-23-2008, 05:44 PM

It does have a shakle lift in the rear. The shakle is geasable. I will grease it up and grease the rest. What would be a more permanent fix. Spring pack??

Thanks,

***humanoid*** · 06-23-2008, 06:00 PM

Yeah, a permanent fix would be new leaf packs or you could get a traction bar.

chugalugz · 06-23-2008, 06:07 PM

Price, leaf pack vs. track bar?? What is a good place to start looking for either.

***humanoid*** · 06-23-2008, 06:40 PM

Leaf packs:
http://downeyoff-road.com/Suspension...04_Tacoma.html
http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/9504tacoma.htm

traction bars:
http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/tractionbars.htm
http://www.budbuilt.com/new/traction_bars.html

These are just a few to start with, good luck.

chugalugz · 06-23-2008, 10:21 PM

Thanks, humanoid.

George.