Noise while turning under load.

[DIFF LOCK]

After installing my Ironman 2” lift kit and new OEM TOYOTA front drive axles, there’s a noise that shouldn’t be there. I would describe it as a metallic clank or chatter coming from the passenger side front. Like something is loose. I’m able to consistently produce the noise by doing low speed S turns—specifically when the passenger front is under load (vehicle’s weight has shifted to that front corner) and I’m turning left.

Trying to rule some things out since there’s nothing obvious ATM.

First, are my drive axles seated properly?

Driver’s side

Passenger side

 

[JunkCrzr89]

First, are my drive axles seated properly?

Yes.

I would describe it as a metallic clank or chatter coming from the passenger side front.

Check the control arm bolts, particularly the uppers, for proper torque.

 

[Live to Ski]

W/r to driver axle: shouldn't there be a band clamp there?

 

[DIFF LOCK]

Yes.


Check the control arm bolts, particularly the uppers, for proper torque.

Control arm bolts were definitely locked down when I checked. I was able to tighten the top nut on the front shocks several more full turns, but I can’t imagine that was the source of the noise.

 

[DIFF LOCK]

W/r to driver axle: shouldn't there be a band clamp there?

What you’re seeing is the metal housing; the boot clamps are just out of frame. All good there; they are new OEM TOYOTA.

 

[Live to Ski]

10-4, roger roger, over and out.