need help big time

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  1. myPROJECT

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    ok, my front end is wiggling/shaking and have a knocking sound whenever i make a turn or go above 40mph or whenever i am slowing down.

    i recently put spacers on it. but i doubt that that is the problem. can anybody help me on this one? i am really worried.

    im broke so i cannot bring my baby to a mechanic, prefer to do it myself, so i am in bad need of help.

    thanks!

    1992 toyota pickup rocks!
     
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  3. gilpet79

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    You need to jack the front end up and shake the tires to check for movements so you can find out which suspension parts are failing.

    From what you have described its probably ball joints/ sway bar links making the popping noise
     
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  4. 808'

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    New tie rods/idler arm/possibly pitman arm will typically tighten everything up in the front a few hundred dollars, should just do shocks too while your at it.

    Do you have stock rims on it or aftermarket? Something wider than stocks? A few people i know run 15x8" and they get the load of shakes even after changing out some stuff.
     
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  5. Under Construction '93

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    If it was fine and then started up after you put spacers on it... That tells you something. Bet your rims are sloppy on there...
     
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    As Under stated, if it didn't do it before the spacers I would say you need to check to make sure your rims are seated correctly.
     
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    Nahhh it can't be the spacers. Just because he just put them on and the issue started doesn't mean anything. :ROFL:
     
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  8. myPROJECT

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    my wheels sit flush on the spacers.
     
    myPROJECT, Dec 21, 2011
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  10. V8_TITAN

    V8_TITAN Toyotaholic

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    it doesnt show a price but if you are hearing clunking it is most likely going to be your center drag link or your idler arm. my truck was doing the same thing and it was the center link, fixed that, now its the idler.... heres the best deal to buy all that stuff.
    heres the main thing you need if this is all you can afford.. they are both 35% off right now which is aweosme, except for i think they raised up the prices a little because they seem kind of high before the discount...

    6 STEERING PARTS Toyota PICKUP 2WD 89-95 TIE LINK IDLER | eBay

    if you can afford the rest, this will solve ALL of your steering issues.

    SUSPENSION TOYOTA PICKUP HILUX 2WD 89 94 TIE BALL ARM | eBay
     
    V8_TITAN, Dec 21, 2011
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