Squeaky suspension

SNThorsen · 06-14-2010, 03:34 PM

does anyones new tacoma have a very squeaky suspension? i have done some minor off roading and my suspension sounds like a 30 year old truck thats been sitting in a junkyard. its a new truck and i am not happy about that at all. Its supposed to be able to take a little beating, thats why the call it a Truck. If you have this problem, please tell me where the noise is coming from. Thankyou.

taco G · 06-14-2010, 04:12 PM

my 2010 did it after i took it out 4x4ing its seems to be coming from between the leafs on mine im going to try to powerwash them

blacktacoma33 · 06-14-2010, 04:21 PM

The squeak is coming from your rear leaf pack. It's a problem that a very large number of tacoma owners are experiencing. I took mine to the dealership and had them re-pack the leaf springs and the squeak went away for 9 months but now its back. If its dry outside they will squeak like hell and I can't stand it. When it's wet they aren't as obnoxious. I had tried putting different types of lubricants on the leaf springs which provided temporary fixes but nothing they solved the problem completely. Im gonna call my dealership again and have them fix the squeak AGAIN. Really annoying

meafordmike · 06-14-2010, 05:00 PM

I had my stock rear leafs for two years and no squeak, but two months with my new Dakars and they squeak like mad

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619Tacoma · 06-14-2010, 05:07 PM

My 07 tacoma squeaks EVERYWHERE and it's Fkin annoying as hell!!

Ever since I went off roading once and it was muddy, The rear leaf pack began to squeak when getting in and out and with minimal movement of the truck. Ive pressure washed them MANY times, blew compressed air between the leaf packs to blow any dirt away, and it did get better but they still squeak.

Recently, I've also experienced a SUPER annoying squeak in my front suspension. Something sounds like a cricket type squeak. It might be the sway bar or something, Idunno but it's the most annoying thing ever because I can even hear it when going down the road.

SNThorsen · 06-14-2010, 05:43 PM

thanks guys for the replys. i think i am gonna take mine back to the dealership. You would think when you buy a 30K dollar truck that would at least sound like a 30K dollar truck.

jhodge83 · 06-14-2010, 05:46 PM

dirt in the leafs will cause any truck to squeak...not just the tacos

06BLUEDBLSPORT · 06-14-2010, 05:58 PM

It's your bushings! I had the same problem, rear suspension sounded like SHIT, my truck squeaked every single movent that was made. The guy said my rear bushings were shot and he said they have replacements that are way better. Got them replaced....truck has a silent suspension

06BLUEDBLSPORT · 06-14-2010, 05:59 PM

I also pressure washed my leafs and Ed-40'd the shit out of them, so it was deffinetly the bushings FYI

KPT · 06-14-2010, 06:24 PM

Isn't there a TSB for squeaky leafs?

EDIT: Here it is, SU002-05 NOV 05 Suspension - Rear Suspension Noise

snowgod06 · 06-14-2010, 06:30 PM

i just posted a thread about this not to long ago. I took my leafs off and forced as much grease between them as i could after cleaning them. As of today, they squeak still but not as bad. IT happens, just turn the radio up!!

619Tacoma · 06-14-2010, 06:31 PM

how much and what brand were the bushings you bought?

06BLUEDBLSPORT · 06-14-2010, 07:58 PM

I think it was 30 bucks for the bushings but 100+ for labor, I have the print out in my truck. But I 100% suggest replacing them....if you want your sqeak to go away. I just went to the dealership and told them what's up, they took my truck into the garage and said bushings are shot completely, he said it happens all the time, they were just shitty bushings

jnoley07 · 06-15-2010, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06BLUEDBLSPORT

I think it was 30 bucks for the bushings but 100+ for labor, I have the print out in my truck. But I 100% suggest replacing them....if you want your sqeak to go away. I just went to the dealership and told them what's up, they took my truck into the garage and said bushings are shot completely, he said it happens all the time, they were just shitty bushings

if you could find out the brand of bushings for us that would be pure awesomeness! I will just do it myself one weekend after the summer heat is over

2.7taco · 06-15-2010, 02:12 PM

All of the tacomas that I have seen tend to squeak all over but who cares, especially if its built to take some serious abuse and keep going. All of the soft quiet comfort ride crap tends to wear out faster and leave you on the side of the road or broke down on the trail. Thats why my squeaky tacoma will live longer than most trucks out there and thats a win in my book.

2.7taco · 06-15-2010, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnoley07

if you could find out the brand of bushings for us that would be pure awesomeness! I will just do it myself one weekend after the summer heat is over

Most likely urethane bushings. No idea of a price though.

All the noise on mine is from the engine, suspension, trans, and the usual road noise. All came like that from the factory.

blacktacoma33 · 06-15-2010, 02:24 PM

its embarrassing/annoying/it bothers the hell out of me driving a $30,000 truck that squeaks. its like that annoying seat belt rattle. I only want to hear my exhaust or music when driving. these foreign sounds just add to my road rage!!!

there is a write up in forums somewhere about a do it yourself fix for the squeaky suspension although im pretty sure its only temporary as well.

Jason'sLawnCare · 06-15-2010, 02:26 PM

I can't help you with the bushings if that is in fact your problem but check out my sig

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/off...ml#post1874607

Kelson · 06-15-2010, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason'sLawnCare

I can't help you with the bushings if that is in fact your problem but check out my sig

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/off...ml#post1874607

x2 im pretty sure its not the bushings tho...i haven't really heard of them going bad at low mileage...

beachbumberry · 06-15-2010, 04:04 PM

its the friction pads between the leafs. if you put grease/antisieze between them, it will stop for a while, but the best way to do it is to replace them or substitute them. im about to do a write up on how to do it with a bicycle inner tube. toyota dealerships have a kit for around $30 (according to the parts guy at champion toyota) but he says that its not much different from a cut innertube. like i said, i'll post pics and a write up tonight or tomorrow

06-14-2010, 03:34 PM	#1
SNThorsen [OP] Member Name: Shelby Joined: Oct 2009, #24715 Location: Mobile, AL Gender: Male Posts: 58 white 09 TRD Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6 1GRFE Sprayed black wheels/ bed lights/ fog light mod +yellow lens/ reverse light mod(changed to fog lights)/ 5100s x4 / under the hood lights/ driver seat flashlight holder/ bed fire ext./ next up will be some tires not sure type yet.	Squeaky suspension does anyones new tacoma have a very squeaky suspension? i have done some minor off roading and my suspension sounds like a 30 year old truck thats been sitting in a junkyard. its a new truck and i am not happy about that at all. Its supposed to be able to take a little beating, thats why the call it a Truck. If you have this problem, please tell me where the noise is coming from. Thankyou.

06-14-2010, 05:00 PM	#4
meafordmike Senior Member Name: Mike Joined: Oct 2008, #9618 Location: Ont Canada Gender: Male Posts: 284 08 Tacoma 4X4/ 4Dr 6 speed, Sport/ Towing 2008 Double Cab Manual Devil Horns, Wet Okoles, WeatherTechs, Radflo Coilovers, OME Dakar's, FJC Gun metal rims, 265/75/16 BFG All Terrain TA/KO, Rear Diff breather Mod,	I had my stock rear leafs for two years and no squeak, but two months with my new Dakars and they squeak like mad. __________________ 2008 Tacoma 4X4 Double Cab 6 Speed, TRD Sport & Towing 1990 HDJ81 Land Cruiser VX, 4.2L Turbo Diesel 2011 RAV4 Limited. 2009 Jayco Trailer 213,@24Ft 4500lbs

06-14-2010, 05:46 PM	#7
jhodge83 Not November, but oh well... Name: Jamie Joined: Apr 2007, #1432 Location: Moncks Corner, SC Age: 30 Gender: Guy Posts: 23,550 09 Timberland Mica DC 4WD Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L stock	dirt in the leafs will cause any truck to squeak...not just the tacos __________________ SouthEast Region Offroading 360 GT= jamieh83 / PS3 GT= jhodge83

06-15-2010, 02:26 PM	#18
Jason'sLawnCare Prepared for Bambi Name: Jason Joined: Apr 2009, #15878 Location: Jacksonville Florida Gender: Male Posts: 13,427 08 4x4 Double Cab TRD Rugged Trail 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 CBI Moab 2.0, CBI Trail Rider 2.0, CBI sliders w/kickout, Superwinch EPi9.0S, OME sport shocks w/886 coils, OME n182, 1.5" aal, JasonBuilt 3/16th full belly skid, BuiltRight uca, Body Mount Chop, 285/75/16 km2's, Rear cat delete, exhaust crossover rerouted, Fog light anytime, Locker mod, Rear leaf tsb, Debadged, Uws Tool Box, Electric Exhaust Cutout, AFE Pro Dry S, Kiwi Wifi, Diff Breather Relocated, Grom Ipod Adapter, Dual Diehard platinum batteries isolated by BlueSea marine switch	I can't help you with the bushings if that is in fact your problem but check out my sig http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/off...ml#post1874607 __________________ My build

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06-14-2010, 04:12 PM	#2
taco G Senior Member Joined: May 2010, #37702 Location: van isl bc Gender: Male Posts: 154 2010 tacoma sr5 2.7L silver 4x4 2010 Access Cab Manual 2.7 4 banger 4x4	my 2010 did it after i took it out 4x4ing its seems to be coming from between the leafs on mine im going to try to powerwash them

06-14-2010, 04:21 PM	#3
blacktacoma33 Member Name: Landon Joined: May 2009, #17385 Location: Redmond, Wa Gender: Dude Posts: 33 09 Black TRD Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V-6 2 inch spacer in front with add-a-leaf in rear, Billet grill, Tinted windows	The squeak is coming from your rear leaf pack. It's a problem that a very large number of tacoma owners are experiencing. I took mine to the dealership and had them re-pack the leaf springs and the squeak went away for 9 months but now its back. If its dry outside they will squeak like hell and I can't stand it. When it's wet they aren't as obnoxious. I had tried putting different types of lubricants on the leaf springs which provided temporary fixes but nothing they solved the problem completely. Im gonna call my dealership again and have them fix the squeak AGAIN. Really annoying

06-14-2010, 05:07 PM	#5
619Tacoma Baja bound Name: Call me Rocco Joined: Oct 2008, #10382 Location: San Diego, CA Age: 26 Gender: Male Posts: 1,084 07 PreRunner SR5, Sport, 4dr 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6, 4.0L - Billstein 5100's all around with OME 885 coil springs. - K&N Air Filter - HID Headlights & Fogs - Kenwood Stereo & Infinity Speakers - CB Radio, - Fog On Anytime mod - Anti Tailgate theft mod. More comming...	My 07 tacoma squeaks EVERYWHERE and it's Fkin annoying as hell!! Ever since I went off roading once and it was muddy, The rear leaf pack began to squeak when getting in and out and with minimal movement of the truck. Ive pressure washed them MANY times, blew compressed air between the leaf packs to blow any dirt away, and it did get better but they still squeak. Recently, I've also experienced a SUPER annoying squeak in my front suspension. Something sounds like a cricket type squeak. It might be the sway bar or something, Idunno but it's the most annoying thing ever because I can even hear it when going down the road.

06-14-2010, 05:43 PM	#6
SNThorsen [OP] Member Name: Shelby Joined: Oct 2009, #24715 Location: Mobile, AL Gender: Male Posts: 58 white 09 TRD Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6 1GRFE Sprayed black wheels/ bed lights/ fog light mod +yellow lens/ reverse light mod(changed to fog lights)/ 5100s x4 / under the hood lights/ driver seat flashlight holder/ bed fire ext./ next up will be some tires not sure type yet.	thanks guys for the replys. i think i am gonna take mine back to the dealership. You would think when you buy a 30K dollar truck that would at least sound like a 30K dollar truck.

06-14-2010, 05:58 PM	#8
06BLUEDBLSPORT Shits On Fire Yo Name: Colin Joined: Apr 2008, #6140 Location: Frisco Texas Age: 20 Gender: Dude Posts: 5,544 12 Tundra DC SR5 4x4 5.7L 2012 Double Cab Automatic iForce 5.7L True Dual Flowmaster 40 Series exhaust, Volant CAI	It's your bushings! I had the same problem, rear suspension sounded like SHIT, my truck squeaked every single movent that was made. The guy said my rear bushings were shot and he said they have replacements that are way better. Got them replaced....truck has a silent suspension

06-14-2010, 05:59 PM	#9
06BLUEDBLSPORT Shits On Fire Yo Name: Colin Joined: Apr 2008, #6140 Location: Frisco Texas Age: 20 Gender: Dude Posts: 5,544 12 Tundra DC SR5 4x4 5.7L 2012 Double Cab Automatic iForce 5.7L True Dual Flowmaster 40 Series exhaust, Volant CAI	I also pressure washed my leafs and Ed-40'd the shit out of them, so it was deffinetly the bushings FYI

06-14-2010, 06:31 PM	#12
619Tacoma Baja bound Name: Call me Rocco Joined: Oct 2008, #10382 Location: San Diego, CA Age: 26 Gender: Male Posts: 1,084 07 PreRunner SR5, Sport, 4dr 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6, 4.0L - Billstein 5100's all around with OME 885 coil springs. - K&N Air Filter - HID Headlights & Fogs - Kenwood Stereo & Infinity Speakers - CB Radio, - Fog On Anytime mod - Anti Tailgate theft mod. More comming...	how much and what brand were the bushings you bought?

06-14-2010, 07:58 PM	#13
06BLUEDBLSPORT Shits On Fire Yo Name: Colin Joined: Apr 2008, #6140 Location: Frisco Texas Age: 20 Gender: Dude Posts: 5,544 12 Tundra DC SR5 4x4 5.7L 2012 Double Cab Automatic iForce 5.7L True Dual Flowmaster 40 Series exhaust, Volant CAI	I think it was 30 bucks for the bushings but 100+ for labor, I have the print out in my truck. But I 100% suggest replacing them....if you want your sqeak to go away. I just went to the dealership and told them what's up, they took my truck into the garage and said bushings are shot completely, he said it happens all the time, they were just shitty bushings

06-15-2010, 02:12 PM	#15
2.7taco Senior Member Joined: Dec 2009, #27316 Location: Texas Gender: Male Posts: 257 Beaten , abused and still running strong. 2005 Regular Cab Automatic K&N drop in filter, 16" Wheels 235/75R16 Goodyear Silent Armor, custom trans shift kit(home made), Trans temp gauge.	All of the tacomas that I have seen tend to squeak all over but who cares, especially if its built to take some serious abuse and keep going. All of the soft quiet comfort ride crap tends to wear out faster and leave you on the side of the road or broke down on the trail. Thats why my squeaky tacoma will live longer than most trucks out there and thats a win in my book.

06-15-2010, 02:24 PM	#17
blacktacoma33 Member Name: Landon Joined: May 2009, #17385 Location: Redmond, Wa Gender: Dude Posts: 33 09 Black TRD Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V-6 2 inch spacer in front with add-a-leaf in rear, Billet grill, Tinted windows	its embarrassing/annoying/it bothers the hell out of me driving a $30,000 truck that squeaks. its like that annoying seat belt rattle. I only want to hear my exhaust or music when driving. these foreign sounds just add to my road rage!!! there is a write up in forums somewhere about a do it yourself fix for the squeaky suspension although im pretty sure its only temporary as well.

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