SAS.....clunk...bang....

Alan · Jan 9, 2014

Hi all,

I'd have to say that it is likely "spring clunk" from the individual leafs moving around.

What brand of leaf springs are you using on this rig?

Regards,

Alan

BigBluePile said:
Hello fellas, got a question on my '86 4Runner:

I recently did a SAS on my junk a couple of months ago and it turned out pretty swell. The issue I'm having is that I have this obnoxious clunk-clunk noise from the front as the weight of the vehicle shifts side to side while driving usually as I'm turning either way. I've retorqued the TRE's and cranked down the ubolts. I cannot seem to duplicate this sounds by shaking the front end side to side or bouncing the front end. Any ideas?????

Thanks!

BigBluePile · Jan 9, 2014

Donkeylips said:
Bring your junk over. I don't have a Go Pro but I have a camera that is water, dust, and drop proof. Better than buying a Go Pro or taping your phone to the bottom of your truck. I am home for the day.

Where you at on the rock? I was at work all day today. Might have a short work day tomorrow.

Alan said:
Hi all,

I'd have to say that it is likely "spring clunk" from the individual leafs moving around.

What brand of leaf springs are you using on this rig?

Regards,

Alan

Hello Alan!

I too believe it is spring clunk. However, I would like to confirm this. I have TG springs up front. I am thinking about tearing my other pack of All-pro springs apart and mixing to try and lower the front down a little....

Thanks for the help errybody!

Donkeylips · Jan 9, 2014

BigBluePile said:
Where you at on the rock? I was at work all day today. Might have a short work day tomorrow.

Hello Alan!

I too believe it is spring clunk. However, I would like to confirm this. I have TG springs up front. I am thinking about tearing my other pack of All-pro springs apart and mixing to try and lower the front down a little....

Thanks for the help errybody!

Probably an early day tomorrow too. BTW I am Kurtis.

BigBluePile · Jan 9, 2014

Donkeylips said:
Probably an early day tomorrow too. BTW I am Kurtis.

I.....I.....I know. Totally. Ffffssffff...:hi:

cisco · Jan 26, 2014

Did you figure this out?

BigBluePile · Feb 12, 2014

Actually, yes. Yes I did.

As most suggested it was just spring noise. So, with a can of WD-40 I hosed the spring packs down and viola! no more noises. So, we will see if the noise comes back after some time.

DHR Darren · Feb 12, 2014

BigBluePile said:
Actually, yes. Yes I did.

As most suggested it was just spring noise. So, with a can of WD-40 I hosed the spring packs down and viola! no more noises. So, we will see if the noise comes back after some time.

Grease between the leafs.

BigBluePile · Feb 12, 2014

Yup. Or put the springs back in that have the Teflon spacers....

thebonds · Feb 12, 2014

I have this same clunk/noise in my toy with custom ruf and homebrew shackles. I always just thought it was my shackeles popping but springs shifting and clunking makes since. I will lube the piss out of the springs And see if it makes a difference