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Noise

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Mac&Stella, Jul 11, 2016.

  1. Jul 11, 2016 at 9:22 AM
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    Mac&Stella

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    I have a noise / clunking in the rear of my truck it sounds like my tailgate is not closed good when I am going over bumps in the road around 45-55 mph. But it is closed good. Any thoughts? Around 1200 mile on my SR5 short bed truck....
     
  2. Jul 11, 2016 at 9:46 AM
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    vuTron

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    loose spare tire?
     
  3. Jul 11, 2016 at 9:56 AM
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    Cavedog

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    any vibration or just the noise?
     
  4. Jul 11, 2016 at 9:59 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Could be all kinds of loose things, including bed bolts.

    Is it easily replicated? Every time driving?

    Let the dealer find and fix. It's what you paid big bux for a warranty for............
     
  5. Jul 11, 2016 at 10:00 AM
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  6. Jul 11, 2016 at 12:52 PM
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    Mac&Stella

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    No vibration...
     
  7. Jul 11, 2016 at 12:53 PM
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    Mac&Stella

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    Yes it is easily replicated.....
     
  8. Jul 11, 2016 at 12:54 PM
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    Mac&Stella

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    Good one will check when I get off work....
     
  9. Jul 11, 2016 at 12:58 PM
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    Cavedog

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    Make sure your U joints are greased, check the nuts on your U bolts as well. I'm not sure if that could cause the noise, but I've heard of some people having U-bolts less than torque spec from the factory (mine were fine).
     

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