Front end clunk when turning

[Westcoast78]

Hi, I have a JDM 92 HZJ73 and need some help. I have a clunk coming from the drivers side (it’s right hand drive). I found where it is coming from but it it ripped on the back side so won’t take much grease. Can I replace the bushing? I’m not sure what it’s called? Here is a pic. Thank you!

 

[Irish11]

That is one of the tie rod ends. Contact @cruiseroutfit and see if they can get you sorted out. Commonly worn out part and they should have it in stock.

 

[JuanJ]

Hello,

This is a good chance to replace all your tie rod ends. They look tired.






Juan

 

[Westcoast78]

Thanks for the help!! Gonna order a drag link rebuild kit.

 

[coldtaco]

Old springs can also make clunking noises while turning at slower speeds

 

[Felde]

Hi
If more help on this job needed: Check here:
Post in thread 'BJ74 tie rod end question' BJ74 tie rod end question - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/bj74-tie-rod-end-question.1259384/post-13983584
Good success. Ralf

 

[sodafeld1]

Yep, give her some love buddy! At least a clean, fresh rubbers and grease. There is always the possibility of 'factory clunk' ,really uncool in parking lots. Comes from the design of / and old leaf springs, especially during wet weather. Fair bit of horizontal force gets put on those front leaves when turning, especially driving slowly and fully turning. In the end for me, after replacing all suspension, clunk went away with new springs. Mechanic mate pointed out fatigue stress created from steel repeatedly being bent and bent back, does snap eventually..
I recommend the dobinsons greaseable anti inversion shackles, the grease nipples are supplied shrouded by hollow nuts for protection.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Fwiw we stock both a drag-link rebuild kit and full tie-rod-end kits for that model @ Cruiser Outfitters

For example the kit:

Drag Link Repair Kit - Joint Fuji - Fits 6x/7x Series (ST60012K)

Toyota Land Cruiser Steering

cruiserteq.com

Or the complete end kit:

Tie Rod End Kit - Fits 1/1990-1998 Right Hand Drive 7X Series w/Heavy-Duty Chassis - BJ/FZ/HJ/HZJ/PZJ7x

Tie Rod End Kits for Toyota Land Cruiser Applications

cruiserteq.com

 

[Westcoast78]

Fwiw we stock both a drag-link rebuild kit and full tie-rod-end kits for that model @ Cruiser Outfitters

For example the kit:

Drag Link Repair Kit - Joint Fuji - Fits 6x/7x Series (ST60012K)

Toyota Land Cruiser Steering

cruiserteq.com

Or the complete end kit:

Tie Rod End Kit - Fits 1/1990-1998 Right Hand Drive 7X Series w/Heavy-Duty Chassis - BJ/FZ/HJ/HZJ/PZJ7x

Tie Rod End Kits for Toyota Land Cruiser Applications

cruiserteq.com

Already ordered the part but thanks for mentioning cruiseroutfitters. I bought my lift from cruiseroutfitters!