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Front end howling noise after lift

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by that_dude_jones, Jan 6, 2017.

  1. Jan 6, 2017 at 5:04 AM
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    So I recently lifted my truck 2 inches in the front billstein 5100 on the front and 1 inch block in the rear. After lifting it I noticed a weird howling noise coming from the left front. Everything is tight and nothing is out of place any suggestions?
     
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  2. Jan 6, 2017 at 5:30 AM
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    Did you do an alignment after lifting?
     
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  3. Jan 6, 2017 at 5:36 AM
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    Yes I did I might have to check it again. It only did it after I lifted the front I put rear blocks in yesterday and the noise never changed. I have to see where my alignment specs are at. The alignment machine we have here only goes to 2016 and mines a 2017
     
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  4. Jan 6, 2017 at 5:38 AM
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    I cant offer any help here. But I will let you know. This thread will become a poop storm because of the title. Just some friendly advice, add "front end howl after lift".

    Good luck figuring it out my friend!
     
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  5. Jan 6, 2017 at 5:39 AM
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    Specs should be the same for 16 and 17, nothing changed on the suspension.
     
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  6. Jan 6, 2017 at 7:07 AM
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    Is this the needle bearing thing?
     
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  7. Jan 6, 2017 at 7:08 AM
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    Search for EGCS bushing. Will most likely solve your problem.
     
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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    Yes that's what I meant to say, ECGS bushing!
     
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    Yep. 100% your problem. Have fun! i just did mine and now she's SMOOOOOTH :turtleride:
     
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  10. Jan 6, 2017 at 9:16 AM
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    Maybe the holes in the A arms? With the front higher may have exposed them more to wind. There is a TSB for that.
     
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  11. Sep 5, 2024 at 6:08 AM
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    I just did a 3” lift and had alignment afterward. I replaced the needle bearing with the bushing while I was in there.i unfortunately have a slight howl in the front end. Any suggestions to troubleshoot this howl?
     
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  12. Sep 5, 2024 at 6:54 AM
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    If you're going to align it the 2016 specs should be fine. However, when it comes to caster just add as much positive as you can while still keeping camber at a reasonable reading. Unfortunately I don't have access to a machine anymore but the guy I went to is the go-to alignment place for lifted Tacos around here and he shoots for neutral camber but if he needs to go a little positive on the camber in order to pick up a decent amount of positive caster he will. He feels it's worth the trade off.
     
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  13. Sep 7, 2024 at 7:01 PM
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    As others said sounds like the bushing, I have my ecgs kit sitting in the garage for when I install my 6112s
     
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