steering stop cap write-up

tacoskim · 07-24-2008, 03:26 PM

aight guys i had another thread asking bout what my vibration issue was so now i know what the problem was and wanted to do a write-up for future tacoma owners with this problem. Maybe this can be stickied.

so if u guys are having a bad vibration while ur wheels are fully locked or parallel parking it can be ur steering stop cap.

The groan you hear when turning is the steering stop rubbing up and down on the stop pads. This is a common condition on IFS trucks. At the factory Toyota installs plastic covers on the steering stops. These plastic covers quickly wear out. Contact between the stop, and it's pad causes a quick loud groan and is especially noticeable when making a U-turn with one tire going up over something like a curb. Despite the annoying noise it's not causing any damage. There are two solutions to this noise. One is replace the factory plastic cap with new ones. The other is to toss out the plastic caps and put a little dab of grease on the steering stop pads at each oil change. With will keep the noise under control.

007Tacoma · 07-24-2008, 03:35 PM

Stuck!

Great info!

tacoskim · 07-24-2008, 04:10 PM

thanks for sticking it!

Janster · 07-24-2008, 04:40 PM

You can't have a write-up without a pict.

tacomaman06 · 07-24-2008, 06:50 PM

nice write up and easy fix for all the guys/ladies with that problem!! good job!!

xJuice · 07-25-2008, 09:34 AM

i just don't drive at full lock. if i need to turn the wheel sharply i just turn it all the way to lock then move my hand back the other way an inch or two and continue on my way.

007Tacoma · 07-25-2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janster

You can't have a write-up without a pict.

We will have to fix that. I will try to take a picture (and confirm that I got the right one) to put up here. Stay tuned...

Imrubicon · 07-25-2008, 03:39 PM

I know I will sound stupid but steering stop cap ?
A picture would really help but is that the name of the part ?

apexbill · 07-26-2008, 12:47 PM

I had this going on with my '91 truck. After trying to keep it quiet and lubed, which only worked some, I just let it go. I examined it occassionally and noted last year that the bolt that the composite cap would fit over had worn into the stop a little bit after 250K. I figured I had another 750K before it would have worn half way through and started to be a concern. The noise I experienced was more of a popping noise when it was wrapped all of the way around.
My new '08 has a much better turning radius, so I am pleased that I don't have to wrap it all of the way so often.

linkfeeney · 08-11-2008, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacoskim

aight guys i had another thread asking bout what my vibration issue was so now i know what the problem was and wanted to do a write-up for future tacoma owners with this problem. Maybe this can be stickied.

so if u guys are having a bad vibration while ur wheels are fully locked or parallel parking it can be ur steering stop cap.

The groan you hear when turning is the steering stop rubbing up and down on the stop pads. This is a common condition on IFS trucks. At the factory Toyota installs plastic covers on the steering stops. These plastic covers quickly wear out. Contact between the stop, and it's pad causes a quick loud groan and is especially noticeable when making a U-turn with one tire going up over something like a curb. Despite the annoying noise it's not causing any damage. There are two solutions to this noise. One is replace the factory plastic cap with new ones. The other is to toss out the plastic caps and put a little dab of grease on the steering stop pads at each oil change. With will keep the noise under control.

how did u find the problems? what a pain in the a$$ that was uh?

pmo · 10-02-2008, 04:25 PM

haven't heard the groan on my Tacoma yet, my 92 4Runner had the noise and the stop where greased at each oil change, it helped. Quite often the stops hadf to be greased between changes.

06Bluez · 10-04-2008, 09:30 PM

So how about that picture?? I have this problem and could use some pictures to help me out. When i am turning or a hit a slight bump i hear popping sounds.

slimcubby · 10-22-2008, 09:12 AM

What do you mean Groan? I have an issue when I turn only full lock to the right I hear a loud clunk most of the time only once but recently it made 2 quick clunks. Like a binding noise almost.. could I be in this same boat? or do I maybe have a different issue? Thanks!!

06Bluez · 10-22-2008, 02:51 PM

How is this a sticky?? there is no pictures or any clear solutions to how to fix this problem.

tacoskim · 10-22-2008, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06Bluez

How is this a sticky?? there is no pictures or any clear solutions to how to fix this problem.

the solution is up there. just lube it if u feel vibrations.

ill try to take a pic but its not hard to see. just look at ur wheel and on a full turn u can see where the stop cap hits the wheel. its not hard to spot. ill try to take a pic for you 06bluez

tacoskim · 10-22-2008, 02:56 PM

the popping sounds u hear can be ur wheel bearings

slimcubby · 10-22-2008, 03:03 PM

Ugh... well that doesnt sound to good lol. I am just going to make an appt with the dealer to take a look at my truck.

tacoskim · 10-22-2008, 03:07 PM

slimchubby i think the clunk u hear is normal when u do full wheel lock turns. sometimes it does it and sometimes it doesnt right??

slimcubby · 10-22-2008, 03:19 PM

it never does it turning to the left... but does it 99.9% of the time to the right. If I were go to out right now and turn on my street I would have no doubt that it would do it lol.

tacoskim · 10-22-2008, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slimcubby

it never does it turning to the left... but does it 99.9% of the time to the right. If I were go to out right now and turn on my street I would have no doubt that it would do it lol.

is this only on full wheel lock? or when u turn in general?

07-24-2008, 03:26 PM	#1
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07-24-2008, 03:35 PM	#2
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07-24-2008, 04:10 PM	#3
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07-25-2008, 09:34 AM	#6
xJuice Drives over ankles Joined: Oct 2007, #3208 Location: Frisco, TX (Dallas area) Age: 25 Posts: 21 07 DC Sport 2007 Double Cab Automatic	i just don't drive at full lock. if i need to turn the wheel sharply i just turn it all the way to lock then move my hand back the other way an inch or two and continue on my way. __________________ ~JOSH~ The last time I had this much fun, I was driving the banana. Of course, back in my day we called it denting the bacon.

07-25-2008, 03:39 PM	#8
Imrubicon Wife thinks I am done Modding truck $Army: Crash rescue\Medivac$ Joined: Jun 2008, #7442 Location: Texas Age: 47 Posts: 162 08 Access 4X4 SR5 2008 Access Cab Manual 4 Shhh! the wife thinks I dont do mods on trucks anymore	I know I will sound stupid but steering stop cap ? A picture would really help but is that the name of the part ?

07-26-2008, 12:47 PM	#9
apexbill Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #5992 Location: Apex, NC Age: 45 Posts: 114 White 08 DC V6 SR5 4WD TRD Sport 2008 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6 Factory DRL's, Underhood Flood LED's, Underbody Multi-color LEDS, Red Line Tuning Elite Hood Struts, Anytime Fog Lights, PIAA 4100 Intense White, Luminics JDM Yellow H10 Fog Lights, OBX Sport Pedals, Sill Protectors, Bed Net, Front Bed Tie Downs, iPod and Aux Factory HU Interface, Sirius Sportster 5, Satellite Antenna through third brake light	I had this going on with my '91 truck. After trying to keep it quiet and lubed, which only worked some, I just let it go. I examined it occassionally and noted last year that the bolt that the composite cap would fit over had worn into the stop a little bit after 250K. I figured I had another 750K before it would have worn half way through and started to be a concern. The noise I experienced was more of a popping noise when it was wrapped all of the way around. My new '08 has a much better turning radius, so I am pleased that I don't have to wrap it all of the way so often.

10-02-2008, 04:25 PM	#11
pmo Senior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4216 Location: Nova Scotia Canada Posts: 118 2007 Tacoma 4x4, DC, 6 Speed Manual. 2007 Double Cab Manual 4.0 litre	haven't heard the groan on my Tacoma yet, my 92 4Runner had the noise and the stop where greased at each oil change, it helped. Quite often the stops hadf to be greased between changes.

10-04-2008, 09:30 PM	#12
06Bluez Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7281 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 133 06 Tacoma TRD Sport 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 L V6 285/65/r18 Nitto Terra Grappler, 3" Toytec leveling lift, Helo Maxx 18" Rims, TRD all weather floor mats, Powdercoated Black billet grille, Blacked out Tail lights, Magna flow Cat back, AFE intake, and Doug Thorley Y-Pipe.	So how about that picture?? I have this problem and could use some pictures to help me out. When i am turning or a hit a slight bump i hear popping sounds.

10-22-2008, 09:12 AM	#13
slimcubby Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9096 Location: SoCal Posts: 573 08 PreRunner 2008 Access Cab Automatic	What do you mean Groan? I have an issue when I turn only full lock to the right I hear a loud clunk most of the time only once but recently it made 2 quick clunks. Like a binding noise almost.. could I be in this same boat? or do I maybe have a different issue? Thanks!! __________________ 2008 White Access Cab - OME 884 - Bilstein 5100's - Wheeler's AAL - Raceline Renegade 6 Black - Nitto TG's - Gibson - Xenons - Tint * NEW! HID Xenon Kit Group Buy!!! Ends 12/19/08! *

10-22-2008, 02:51 PM	#14
06Bluez Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7281 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 133 06 Tacoma TRD Sport 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 L V6 285/65/r18 Nitto Terra Grappler, 3" Toytec leveling lift, Helo Maxx 18" Rims, TRD all weather floor mats, Powdercoated Black billet grille, Blacked out Tail lights, Magna flow Cat back, AFE intake, and Doug Thorley Y-Pipe.	How is this a sticky?? there is no pictures or any clear solutions to how to fix this problem.

10-22-2008, 02:56 PM	#16
tacoskim Tuned By Gadget Joined: Mar 2008, #5252 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 25 Posts: 1,165 06 black trd sport 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 URD MAF Cal, JBA headers, K&N CAI, magnaflow cat-back, DT "PIPE-BOMB" Y-pipe, black headlight mod, T-Rex Eyelids, tinted taillights, yellow tinted fogs, LUND screenfront, TRD seat covers	the popping sounds u hear can be ur wheel bearings __________________ URD MAF Cal (Tuned), JBA Headers, K&N CAI, Magnaflow Cat-Back, DT "PIPE-BOMB" Y-Pipe, Black Headlight Mod, T-Rex Eyelids, Yellow Tinted Fogs, TRD Seat Covers

10-22-2008, 03:03 PM	#17
slimcubby Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9096 Location: SoCal Posts: 573 08 PreRunner 2008 Access Cab Automatic	Ugh... well that doesnt sound to good lol. I am just going to make an appt with the dealer to take a look at my truck. __________________ 2008 White Access Cab - OME 884 - Bilstein 5100's - Wheeler's AAL - Raceline Renegade 6 Black - Nitto TG's - Gibson - Xenons - Tint * NEW! HID Xenon Kit Group Buy!!! Ends 12/19/08! *

10-22-2008, 03:07 PM	#18
tacoskim Tuned By Gadget Joined: Mar 2008, #5252 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 25 Posts: 1,165 06 black trd sport 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 URD MAF Cal, JBA headers, K&N CAI, magnaflow cat-back, DT "PIPE-BOMB" Y-pipe, black headlight mod, T-Rex Eyelids, tinted taillights, yellow tinted fogs, LUND screenfront, TRD seat covers	slimchubby i think the clunk u hear is normal when u do full wheel lock turns. sometimes it does it and sometimes it doesnt right?? __________________ URD MAF Cal (Tuned), JBA Headers, K&N CAI, Magnaflow Cat-Back, DT "PIPE-BOMB" Y-Pipe, Black Headlight Mod, T-Rex Eyelids, Yellow Tinted Fogs, TRD Seat Covers

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10-22-2008, 03:19 PM	#19
slimcubby Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9096 Location: SoCal Posts: 573 08 PreRunner 2008 Access Cab Automatic	it never does it turning to the left... but does it 99.9% of the time to the right. If I were go to out right now and turn on my street I would have no doubt that it would do it lol. __________________ 2008 White Access Cab - OME 884 - Bilstein 5100's - Wheeler's AAL - Raceline Renegade 6 Black - Nitto TG's - Gibson - Xenons - Tint * NEW! HID Xenon Kit Group Buy!!! Ends 12/19/08! *