08 taco 4x4 clunk in right front

[karlsfashionhut]

New to the Tacoma forum. 125k and I bought it new. It seems that whenever there's a small change in direction or going over a bump I get a metallic clunk in the right front. The shocks are newish and feel tight and the brakes have plenty left. All seems tight and secure by visual insp. There's some rusty dust on the inside of the wheel and rotor. One time, it felt like the front brake was stuck when I tried to drive but it quickly released. Brakes work fine and they don't fade when hard braking. And I don't feel it with the brake pedal.
It's pretty dry in there. What do you think is the cause of the noise?
Thanks in advance
Ray

 

[karlsfashionhut]

Bump

 

[karlsfashionhut]

I guess I'll ask somewhere else.

 

[RamRodd]

Try to jack up the truck and remove the wheel maybe youll find something?

 

[bchurch]

Sounds like a ball joint or bushing issue.

 

[ALfwlmth]

Wheel bearing is what I'm thinking. I would replace both sides if you're doing one.

 

[mbmb65]

I guess I'll ask somewhere else.

No, think you figured it out in your last post. It's definitely a bump.

 

[05tacoalltheway]

Sounds like a wheel bearing. My 05 Tacoma had a similar noise. When turning and over bumps. Mine got really bad before I fixed it.

 

[BigMau]

Wheel bearings are a common problem with the Tacoma. I replaced the drivers side front on my truck. It would make a humming sound over 40 mph. Jack up the front end and shake each of the front wheels... any play??? Also, as you spin the front wheels by hand.... do you hear a mechanical dragging sound??? Mine was very slight and would make the most noise at or over 40 mph.