Recently when making right turns in my 97 4Runner (67K), I hear (and feel) a popping sound. It only makes the sound onece during the turn. No sound when driving straight. It sounds like something in the suspension.
I suspect it's either a ball joint or strut.
I'm taking it to the dealer in the morning to have them examine.

Any ideas....is this common for a 4Runner....and how much do you think a new ball joint installed will be?

Thanks

It may be your stabilizer bar bushings. You can replace them in 10 min for $10 or so. If you do, polish the stabilizer bar with a strip of emory cloth where it rubs the bushing. The split in the bushing goes toward the front.

Recently when making right turns in my 97 4Runner (67K), I hear (and feel) a popping sound. It only makes the sound onece during the turn. No sound when driving straight. It sounds like something in the suspension.
I suspect it's either a ball joint or strut.
I'm taking it to the dealer in the morning to have them examine.

Any ideas....is this common for a 4Runner....and how much do you think a new ball joint installed will be?

Thanks

I have the same problem with mine when i make right turns or when brake hard to make the front end dive more than usual. Do you think its still the bushings in the front?

Recently when making right turns in my 97 4Runner (67K), I hear (and feel) a popping sound. It only makes the sound onece during the turn. No sound when driving straight. It sounds like something in the suspension.
I suspect it's either a ball joint or strut.
I'm taking it to the dealer in the morning to have them examine.

Any ideas....is this common for a 4Runner....and how much do you think a new ball joint installed will be?

Thanks

I have the same problem with mine when i make right turns or when brake hard to make the front end dive more than usual. Do you think its still the bushings in the front? I have a '98 4cyl.