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Rattle on dips

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tacoma3890, Mar 25, 2019.

  1. Mar 25, 2019 at 3:47 PM
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    Tacoma3890

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    so as I drive and hit speed bumps, pit hole, or come up on a drive way. I hear metal bouncing. I check the factory skid plate. It was loose but I add new bolts and tighten down really good. Took it for a test drive and still hear the same thing. Anyone have a idea what it could. I know pretty hard to tell but just giving this a long shot
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  2. Mar 25, 2019 at 3:49 PM
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    Happen to have any tie down straps in the bed compartment?
     
  3. Mar 25, 2019 at 3:50 PM
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    Are you lifted?
     
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    I noticed the same noise when going over speed bumps , curious what it is.
     
  5. Mar 25, 2019 at 3:58 PM
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    I have suspension lift. But just the front. Everything is right there. That I know of
     
  6. Mar 25, 2019 at 3:59 PM
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    Nothing in the bed. I hear it coming from the front
     
  7. Mar 25, 2019 at 4:01 PM
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    What kind of lift do you have?
     
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    My stock sus made some noise before I removed it. Also it seemed like my stock skid rattled even though bolts were tight. Haven't heard it since I replaced the skid.
     
  9. Mar 25, 2019 at 4:06 PM
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    Fox 2.5 resi
     
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    The front bumper cover and grill makes a rattling noise on bumps as well
     
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    So you removed it and it stopped doing it
     
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    I’ll check it but I’m pretty sure it’s not that.
     
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    Yep. I noticed one day that even shutting the door caused it to vibrate and rattle. Didn't see the bolts being loose either. Removed and put on a mobtown skid. Haven't heard the rattle since.
     
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    Do you know if this is suppose to be a little loose? Cause mine is

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    My King resi brackets would rattle when driving and touch the metal I had bent to get my UCA bolt out. The bracket would shake on bumps, so I never noticed it when examining at a stand still, but I was chasing a ghost until I bent the metal a little more out of the way of the bracket.
     
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    I would bet it's your lower shock bolt banging around in the lower metal bushing. Another buddy just put these in and has the same thing going on.
     
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    Was it’s after awhile of putting them on. Cause I had my fox for awhile and when I moved after like 6 months installing them this metal sounds started
     
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    He noticed his after increasing the preload and putting new tires on. Overall it seems like the stiffer it is the more noticeable it is.
     

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