So I’ve got a 2005 Sequoia, 2” OME lift and 33” Falken AT3Ws. When driving down trails, or uneven surfaces, there is a tactile “clunk” in the steering. Almost feels like the steering wheel is hitting a wall back and forth while the truck is otherwise traveling straight ahead. On a smooth road, it tracks fine, feels solid and generally drives well (for a nearly 20-year old truck).
To be clear, in the last 18-months I’ve replaced the upper and lower control arms, lower ball joints, inner and outer tie rods, , steering rack bushings, and sway bar links & bushings. Mechanic says the steering rack is good and the alignment was done (again) a few months ago.
I’m at a loss and now think it’s a steering column issue. A buddy has a fourth gen 4Runner who said it’s a common problem with his vehicle, as well as with the Tacoma. Their forums have a few postings about slipping zip ties into the steering column joints to tighten things up. That “fix” doesn’t sit well.
Any First Gen folks experience this and uncovered a solution? A search failed to pull up anything on this topic. I appreciate any input / advice you all can share.
Here’s a pic to make the post more interesting.
Thanks
To be clear, in the last 18-months I’ve replaced the upper and lower control arms, lower ball joints, inner and outer tie rods, , steering rack bushings, and sway bar links & bushings. Mechanic says the steering rack is good and the alignment was done (again) a few months ago.
I’m at a loss and now think it’s a steering column issue. A buddy has a fourth gen 4Runner who said it’s a common problem with his vehicle, as well as with the Tacoma. Their forums have a few postings about slipping zip ties into the steering column joints to tighten things up. That “fix” doesn’t sit well.
Any First Gen folks experience this and uncovered a solution? A search failed to pull up anything on this topic. I appreciate any input / advice you all can share.
Here’s a pic to make the post more interesting.
Thanks
