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hood flutter at high speeds?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by revhappyleon, Dec 23, 2009.

  1. Dec 23, 2009 at 8:46 PM
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    revhappyleon

    revhappyleon [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Does anyone else here get hood flutter around 85mph? I did the satoshi grill and i'm wondering if it might have caused this but i honestly can't remember seeing it before.
     
  2. Dec 23, 2009 at 8:48 PM
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    06BLUEDBLSPORT

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    mine does it like crazy, but only because my hoods under structure is not holding the top layer together because of some serous dents so it just goes up and down, plus my hood needs some adjusting
     
  3. Dec 23, 2009 at 9:44 PM
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    REVHARD25

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    Umm maybe you should not go 85? i used to be a speed demon also..Try and slow down..it only takes one accident to change your life
     
  4. Dec 23, 2009 at 10:47 PM
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    2.7taco

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    Mine does it on the side I have a dent. No latch issues here. Really Toyota should have used steel for their hood or some material that is a little more rigid. The thing dents fairly easily.
     
  5. Dec 23, 2009 at 11:17 PM
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    it's in coma

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    Mine does the same thang...

    +1 on not going 85 mph, but i guess when you gots to go, you gots to go...
     
  6. Dec 23, 2009 at 11:22 PM
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    no problemo mr. sensitive. :rolleyes:
     
  7. Dec 23, 2009 at 11:26 PM
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    It wold probably flutter less if it was braced better.

    The only place the bracing on the hood touches the skin is on the furthest points of the hood and is attached by what looks to be pinch welds.
     
  8. Dec 23, 2009 at 11:29 PM
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    The rubber things on the sides of the hood need to be twisted/adjusted. Mine did that until I adjusted them.
     
  9. Dec 23, 2009 at 11:31 PM
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    Mine does not have them and never did form the factory.
     
  10. Dec 23, 2009 at 11:33 PM
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    Therein lies your problem...does your hood give a satisfying pop when you pull the latch?
     
  11. Dec 23, 2009 at 11:35 PM
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    Yep. Works like a champ.
     
  12. Dec 23, 2009 at 11:36 PM
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    hmmmm that's what was wrong with mine...
     
  13. Dec 23, 2009 at 11:40 PM
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    Of course my truck also has a transmission dip stick its funny to see the reaction at the dealership when they pop the hood. Most of the techs usually try saying that I added it but it was there when I got the truck. No sealed trans for me. My taco is different from most.
     
  14. Dec 23, 2009 at 11:59 PM
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    Bought in Mexico?
     
  15. Dec 24, 2009 at 6:41 AM
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    I had the same problem with my hood bouncing on the corners. I loosened these rubber stoppers, and problem solved!
     
  16. Dec 24, 2009 at 6:45 AM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.

    No, it's a 2.7 and has a different trans than the 4.0
     
  17. Dec 25, 2009 at 10:02 AM
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    Yes its a 2.7 but even with the AW trans. alot of them don't have dipsticks.
     
  18. Dec 25, 2009 at 10:57 AM
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  19. Dec 25, 2009 at 3:29 PM
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    Mine has done that ALOT.... for 57K!!! I didn't know that those were adjustable. Just messed with mine. I'll see what it sounds like tomorrow morning. Thanks for the tip Soundman!!!
     
  20. Dec 26, 2009 at 12:42 AM
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    i adjusted mine and went for test drives until it stopped but then my hood-fender gaps were horrible so i put it back down til they were flush and now i just won't speed til i at least get hood pins. oh and my latch was perfectly tight
     

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