Question Heard bang on downhill/left turn

[Shelby55]

I have an '03 Sequoia... I was pulling out from a red light today... going slightly down hill and turning left when I heard a very loud bang. I thought I hit something, but didn't see anything in the road so I kept going.

When I make a sharp turn, I hear a noise... like something is broken... maybe like metal clanging around underneath front to middle of truck.

Anyone have any idea what it could be? I am taking it to the dealer tonight.. .but have some stops to make today. Should I drive it???

[hobo13]

I assume the sounds are coming from the front?

[Shelby55]

The loud band definitely came from the front. The sounds I hear now upon any sharper turn ... I'm not sure. Front or middle. I looked under it, but see nothing. Not that I know what I'm looking for. I expected to see something hanging.

[hobo13]

Think you can take some photos of the front end behind the tires and the drive shaft? Maybe have a buddy try to pinpoint the sound from outside while you turn the truck?

[Shelby55]

Just took it for another drive. Noise occurs over bumpy roads too. But, especially when I pull into my driveway... over the bump turning left. Sounded like it came from the left front... feel it under my feet too.

[spk1257]

sound like you broke a sway bar link common problem!

[JBH1989]

4x2 or 4x4?

How do the CV joints look on the front axle (if 4x4?)

[Shelby55]

Service dept called... broken stabilizer link. That combined with rear brake replacement and oil change will total a little over $600. :-(

[zippy the pinhead]

We had a similar experience about two weeks ago. I was making a u-turn using a driveway, and as we pulled into the driveway we heard a loud bang. The car sounded like it beeped from somewhere in the dash, as well. But looking underneath, I can't see anything wrong-- not that I would really know where to look anyway-- and I wonder what the beep may have indicated.

I'd like to know where to look and if the beep is important.