Muddy Mudskipper Posted July 2, 2005 Share Posted July 2, 2005 I thought the underpinnings of these two vehicles was exactly the same part for part?? I have extensively test driven 3 4Runners and 2 GX470's and both 470's clunked and the 4Runners didn't. I owned a Grand Cherokee that did this back in 98' and I had to dump the thing, couldn't handle the bump feeling any longer. I guess I'm going to wait. Thanks everyone for your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jugdish Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 I thought the underpinnings of these two vehicles was exactly the same part for part??I have extensively test driven 3 4Runners and 2 GX470's and both 470's clunked and the 4Runners didn't. I owned a Grand Cherokee that did this back in 98' and I had to dump the thing, couldn't handle the bump feeling any longer. I guess I'm going to wait. Thanks everyone for your input. ← Actually, I work with 2 people who have 4 runners and they both clunk in the same fashion, they warned me about it before I bought the GX 470, also have a friend who owns a Sequoia and it also has the Clunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Mudskipper Posted July 6, 2005 Author Share Posted July 6, 2005 Wow, I didn't know that. The 4Runners I drove didn't. Of course it was only 8 maybe 10 miles. I thought the underpinnings of these two vehicles was exactly the same part for part??I have extensively test driven 3 4Runners and 2 GX470's and both 470's clunked and the 4Runners didn't. I owned a Grand Cherokee that did this back in 98' and I had to dump the thing, couldn't handle the bump feeling any longer. I guess I'm going to wait. Thanks everyone for your input. ← Actually, I work with 2 people who have 4 runners and they both clunk in the same fashion, they warned me about it before I bought the GX 470, also have a friend who owns a Sequoia and it also has the Clunk. ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denslexusgx470 Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 i think the 4runner would have the clunk because they have the same components of the GX. now i dunno about the dimensions of the engine if they are the same as the GX, but i've heard that 4runners get the clunk too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverGX Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Isn't the 4 Runner select 4 WD, and the GX Full time. Wouldnt this be a different drive train Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moms4runner Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 i think the 4runner would have the clunk because they have the same components of the GX. now i dunno about the dimensions of the engine if they are the same as the GX, but i've heard that 4runners get the clunk too. ← I have a 05 4Runner V8 limited. The v8 comes with the full time AWD, unlike the v6 version. Just had it in for 15K service and guess what? Yeah, same ole clunk, and same ole story. Toyota is looking into it and will get back to me. Just don't pull too close to the intersection with your foot lightly on the brake, or you might just get a bigger "klunk" from another vehicle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritzinger Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 What about the Lexus LX 470. I thought that had the same power train as the GX 470. My GX470 is going next year and its going beacuase of the clunk. I was going to look at the LX but I have been "tucked up" once by Lexus for $50,000, I dont want to spend $60+k and have the same problem. Any input. Thanks. Rgds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorHavoc Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 I have the "clunk" ...it's a real bummer!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 I thought the underpinnings of these two vehicles was exactly the same part for part??I have extensively test driven 3 4Runners and 2 GX470's and both 470's clunked and the 4Runners didn't. I owned a Grand Cherokee that did this back in 98' and I had to dump the thing, couldn't handle the bump feeling any longer. I guess I'm going to wait. Thanks everyone for your input. ← I had a 98 Grand Cherokee too, but it didn't have the cluck, but had every other problem known to man. I have a 05 GX now and I experience the cluck once a while but it is so slight that it doesn't bother me at all. With or without the cluck, the GX is still the best SUV or car I have ever owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkulas Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 There are several forums for the Sequoia and the 4Runner that mention this "clunk" as well. I read some posts that date back to the 90's. I did learn that the issue you all describe is known as "axle wrap" and is a very common and normal issue with 4-wheel drive drivetrains. There are things that can be done to reduce its effects, but it's not a malfunction of the driveline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 It is a common problem with the 4runner V8 as well, below is a thread of one man's experience with it: http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?s=&...=New+Driveshaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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