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Front End Squeak, Vibration

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by speedgeezer, Sep 8, 2017.

  1. Sep 8, 2017 at 12:42 PM
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    speedgeezer

    speedgeezer [OP] Well-Known Member

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    My 2017 DCSB Sport 2WD has a squeaking sound when I exit or enter a driveway or encounter a dip or speed bump. Has to be from the front end, as when compressing the rear it makes no noise. No off roading, haven't hit anything. No lubrication points I'm aware of. Anyone else encounter this?
    Unrelated is a slight repetitive vibration in the steering wheel most of the time. The wheels are balanced so I wonder if it might be from the drive shaft. Scratchin' my head on this one.
     
  2. Sep 8, 2017 at 12:48 PM
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    Botchio

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    Same here. Have asked them to check it out 3x with no answers. Next time I'm in I'll have to take the tech for a little ride as mine is constant any speed bump gets some good old mattress squeaking
     
  3. Sep 8, 2017 at 3:20 PM
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    aero90

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    It's the body mount bushings at the radiator core support. Either one or both of them. They are shot (probably torn) due to improper installation and you are hearing the metal on metal contact.

    Once they take them off it will be obvious.
     
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  4. Sep 8, 2017 at 3:27 PM
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    cwolgy88

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    I've had a steering wheel vibration since new, now have 7600 miles on it with a vibration still.

    Dealer either claimed they couldn't feel it or it was normal. Vibration present on stock wheels and aftermarket.
     
  5. Sep 8, 2017 at 7:48 PM
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    vtac

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    do you do an alignment for the vibration? Took my week old Tacoma in for an alignment and they claimed the toe was out. Once it got adjusted, no vibration at all.
     
  6. Sep 8, 2017 at 7:53 PM
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    bradshawnh

    bradshawnh ...to the rescue!

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    I noticed this today when I was putting my bumper on. What the hell happened to them?! How are they put in there crooked?
     
  7. Sep 8, 2017 at 7:57 PM
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    tacoflavoredkisses1

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    Toyota decided to be like gm in the 80s...that's how
     
  8. Sep 8, 2017 at 8:30 PM
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    mateo_roberto

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    Make sure the LCA adjustment cams are torqued to spec as well. IMG_5563.jpg
     
  9. Sep 9, 2017 at 7:09 AM
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    Skyllr

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    I had a similar situation, my Sport was less than 1,000 when it developed that chirping/squeaking sound when going over bumps and uneven pavements. I was fortunate my dealer was able to replicate the sound and diagnosed it was a defective front left strut. It was replaced on 8/25/17 and So far so good no more squeaks :)

    IMG_7064.jpg
     
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  10. Sep 9, 2017 at 8:32 AM
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    bradshawnh

    bradshawnh ...to the rescue!

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    Wait I thought it was:

    “Tight is tight, and too tight is broke.”
     

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