Snapping sound when i turn fully left or right
 

When i turn fully left or right and start to go i hear this loud snapping sound i think its the steering column. what do yall think?

i have the same thing when iturn all the way left...id like to know too

i think a moderator should make a sticky with this one, since i got that issue if i peel off hard with the steering fully on one side there's always this snap under the car, dunt know what that is either

i also have this problem, i think its the bushings but i havent looked at them... def something in the suspension

I have the same thing also....but only when I turned fully to the right....
Need a sticky for sure!

it doesnt really matter to me anymore cause i might junk my supra now ever since i seized it :( but it still baffles me!

thats normal... all my toyota's do that

Could be the upper or lower balljoints.

Left turn SNAP
 

I too hear a PoP when i turn the wheel hard to the left on my current Supra. I had a Chevy with this same scenario and it was the Upper Control Arm Bushing. They are made with a hard rubber that deteriorates over time, so you get metal to metal contact, which causes the pop. I found the part but realized it was very difficult to install and brought it to a mechanic.

James C

Sorry for bringing back an old thread but you are wrong it is not so much normal as it is typical for toyota. This indicates a problem with your CV boots/joints. If it just started and isnt severe you might get lucky and only have to replace the boots. If not you'll have to replace the CV joints.

I knew there was something different about my car, (apart from the steering wheel on the right) my supra doesn’t have CV joints on the front wheels, its rear wheel drive. Must be a limited addition Supra ?


Constant Velocity Joints

CV joints allow a rotating shaft to transmit power through a variable angle, at constant rotational speed, without an appreciable increase in friction or play. They are mainly used on front wheel drive vehicles.

No iwas just being retarded they are called half shaft cv's or something to that affect. Sorry for the incorrect nameing but thepoint still stands

Somewhat comforting to know I'm not the only one with that problem. I will be changing to a TEIN Flex coilover set-up next week and plan on looking into that noise while I'm at it. I'll let you all know what I find...if anything.

Does anybody have experience discontinuing the use of the TEMS? If so, any hints? Did you just disconect at the shocks, secure and leave all wiring in place?

i dont think your gonna have any problems if you leave the wires there
theyre arent gonna do anything anyways
right?

Popping Sound
 

Are you guys positive it ain't a bushing? cuz that would be my first guess. Those things wear out and you get metal on metal. my 2 cents.

Scruff

Well......I dunno
 

I have the SAME THING...wow...how common. I was told by a retired mechanic, who worked for Toyota for 30 years, that it could be both, however after this many years, and the fact that I have to turn ALL the way to one side for it to happen, that it is more than likely a bushing. A wearing out CV would make it harder to steer...you would notice it in the assisted steering.

I have not gotten mine checked out yet, but I will soon.

it's not a cv joint

Well uh geez thanx for telling us that.... Would his highness like to tell us what he thinks it is. Oh and I believe i stated before I messed up by saying CV joint i meant to say CV half shaft. So we know its not a CV joint. but thanks for the input.

Well.....
 

I was just saying CV joint for a general term.

You mean all Supras have rear wheel drive and mine isn’t special ! Shucks ( as they say over here) have I spelt that right by the way?

To Bill UK
 

You mean all Supras have rear wheel drive and mine isn’t special ! Shucks ( as they say over here) have I spelt that right by the way?

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No Bill, you "spelled" it the right way. Just a little English lesson for the Englishman, lol. (hope you can take a joke)

Scruff

dont take the joke too seriously
we tend to stereotype pple here
its kind of a mild racism
seems normal here in america

doesnt matter what you really are
jus where you came from
so dont even bother
they mean no harm or offense lol

but what do i need to get to replace that part
and have you done it yourself
if you do,
post up if it does stop the snapping sound

i too have this problem

Hey Bill UK
 

I'm the guy who razzed you for your spelling, hope you don't hold it against me. I blew up your pic and saw what looks like a bolt. You say there is some kind of plastic cover that fits over it? If you do the fix, post another pic so we can see what you're talking about. Thanks.

Scruff

I'm probably 5 hrs in front of you guys the time is 23.55 pm so I will keep it short. The red arrow shows the steering stop adjusting screw covered with a plastic cap. The blue arrow is the lower suspension arm. On full lock the steering stop plastic cap will make contact with the suspension arm. If the plastic cap has worn through you will have metal to metal contact.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b5...eringStops.jpg

i stand corrected :-)

yea it did kinda feel like it was stuck to something, well thx for the info but its no more useful to me but atleast u solved this problem for many others, i actually enjoyed driving the supra the seats held u in nicely and the handling felt like rally style. i could feel the power of the car just by sitting in it, it has that feeling with me. if i could i really would buy another 88 & up supra if it was less then 2k and no problems whatsoever! cause im looking to buy a car now for less then 2k, i live in houston,tx harris county if your in the area and selling a good car for that price or less lmk plz thanks