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#8 of 2067 by quadrunner500 Jan 03, 2001 (2:49 pm)
Oh my gosh...Barlitz back from the big dig. That quad...he got a memory that don't rest!!! Wonder what he's drivin' now, had lightning, then F250 LD, now probably driving a Tacoma? Nah...
#9 of 2067 sr54X4lemon by sebring95 Jan 03, 2001 (4:27 pm)
I've heard conflicting stories about what causes this, but it doesn't just happen to toyota. Typically it's more common in 4X4's with automatics. I've heard a few Tacoma owners complaining about this, as well as Jeep GC (there is a forum just for the thud issue), and my Jeep Cherokee does it as well. My grandpa is a service manager for a Dodge dealerhip, and he says it's likely the transmission shifting into first a bit late. Dodge had a big problem with that in their cars awhile back, most noticable if you did a very slow california stop and then gassed it. When you get back on the gas, it downshifted really hard into first causing the thud/bump feel.   Another thought is axle wrap. Basically the geometry of the vehicle during a hard brake puts pressure on the drivetrain causing the thud. Once you release the brake, this releases the pressure through the axle/driveshafts. The harder you break, the more pressure built up in the suspension.   Personally, I think it's the latter because of how my Jeep does it.   Try manually downshifting to first during braking (that way you know it's in 1st before you come to a stop). If it still does it it's axle wrap and more or less a characteristic of driving a truck.   I've only got 3000 miles on the Jeep, and I have no intention of having the dealer look at it. Nothing else is strange about the handling/ride/drivability so it really doesn't bother me. Plus there isn't really much that can fix it that I'm aware of.
#10 of 2067 SR5 4x4 concerns by amora Jan 03, 2001 (4:38 pm)
Try calling DOWNEY TOYOTA in So. California. For over 20 years they have serviced and given expert advice on all Toyota 4x4 vehicles. Check your off road mags and local areas. Downey was awesome in correcting minor annoyances on my '77 Landcruiser and have helped my buddies who've owned 4x4 Toyotas...they are suspension experts...   Good luck
#11 of 2067 4X4 automatics and clunking by superglide Jan 05, 2001 (2:59 pm)
I've had a bunch of 4X4s, mostly Toyota and Chevy, and have noticed similar problems upon hard braking. I've always attributed it to all the u joints these vehicles have. I specifically remember taking a test drive in a new Nissan V6 4X4 with a 5 speed, probably about 1995. There was so much slop in the drive train because of all the u joints, I literally couldn't wait to get out of it! I've also had 9 Corvettes, from the late 60s-early 70s. Same problem with them... too many u joints... constant clunking. I just bought a new Prerunner V6 (2WD automatic), and it doesn't do the clunking thing that my other Toyota 4X4s did... whatever that means.
#12 of 2067 Clutch problem by romkat Jan 05, 2001 (4:32 pm)
Having a problem with clutch on Taco ma TRY 4x4 1999. After driving in a deep snow, feel smell of burning clutch. H4 or L4 no difference. Interesting, are anybody had the same experience
#13 of 2067 sr54x4lemon by 2000pre Jan 07, 2001 (4:04 pm)
I would think that it is axle wrap. The Tacoma rear leaf springs are too soft, they let the axle rotate slightly while braking. Then once you start off again, the axle jumps back into position. I have heard people adding leaf springs in the rear to fix this. Rancho makes some that are called AAL, Add-A-Leaf. They run about $40. I am considering this, since I have the same problem.   I own a 2000 Toyota Tacoma Xtracab PreRunner V6. I love this truck, I have about 9,000 miles on it with no problems. I wouldn't consider the axle wrap a problem, just annoying. I like the V6 power, ride height, and looks. Hope this helps.
#14 of 2067 Questions about 2001 Tacoma 4x4 V-6/5-speed. by jeffer2 Jan 08, 2001 (4:30 am)
I'm thinking about trading my car in on a new 4x4. A Tacoma with the V-6 & 5-speed is one on my short list. Any info people here could give me would be greatly appreciated. I've read about the thuds and clunks people are experiencing with interest. Do the 2001s have this clunking problems too? Any option I should make sure I get on a Tacoma? I live in Wisconsin so I have to deal with the snow and cold. I'm not sure if I'll take the truck off-road. If I do this, it will be my first Toyota, first 4x4, and first pick up. Thanks you. - Jeffer2
#15 of 2067 jeffer2 by tacoma_trd Jan 08, 2001 (2:00 pm)
My advice is get a 2001 Ranger 4x4 with the 4.0L V6. I've seen some advertised for 18,999. Also get limited slip.
#16 of 2067 Jeffer by 2k1trd Jan 08, 2001 (3:52 pm)
My 01 is awesome (x-cab v6 TRD 5 spd)and you won't be getting any of those clunking problems with a manual trans.
#17 of 2067 Thanks from SR54x4Lemon by sr54x4lemon Jan 09, 2001 (9:36 am)
Thanks to all that have responded re my post (#6). Barlitz, trading is out of the question. Not only am I now turned off on Toyotas (I was a hard core Toy fan prior to this truck - it's my 3rd one!), but I can't stand the idea of giving Toyota more of my $$ for the hit that I'd take on a trade. (PLUS - I just got my wife the '01 325XI for Christmas - in short, the idea of more car payments makes me queezy right now!)   Sebring95 and 2000Pre - I think you've hit the nail on the head. I'd suspected the axle was the cause (inertia causes it to move forward and the brakes would then hold it in the forward position until the peddle was released.) I'll give the leaf spring addition a try - it sure can't hurt.   BMW - For those looking to by a Tacoma, this truck is absolutely incredible off road, but handles a little sloppy on the asphalt, IMHO.   Thanks again! Wed Replies to this message: riposte (Aug 28, 2004 5:06 am) jimmyspeakaz (Apr 15, 2006 10:13 am) spikey171 (Apr 17, 2006 2:38 am)

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