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Noise on front left driver's side

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by brennonaloy, Feb 19, 2020.

  1. Feb 19, 2020 at 6:43 PM
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    brennonaloy

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    Here’s a video I uploaded to YouTube to give everyone a better understanding of what’s going on. It’s only happening on the front left drivers side. I sprayed some degreaser so I could get a better look at what was going on (nothings leaking), but I am not very educated on these type of things. I recently hit 100,000 miles, and am going to take it in for a full service on everything. (vehicle was serviced at Toyota through warranty for the first 5 times, and then services every 4,500 miles to this point). Also, is it okay for me to continue to drive?
     
  2. Feb 19, 2020 at 6:51 PM
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    I'm sorry but that sound is too funny.
     
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  3. Feb 19, 2020 at 6:53 PM
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    Damn
    Worst squeaky control arm bushings I've ever heard. I bet that's really annoying. Thanks for the video. It's ok to drive if you can stand it and no one else complains. Silicone lubricant may help. Good luck. You have my sympathies.
     
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  4. Feb 19, 2020 at 6:57 PM
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    Thank you for your input! Does this mean I need to replace the control arm bushing?
     
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  6. Feb 19, 2020 at 7:13 PM
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    Is there a grease zerk or do I just simply apply the lubricant to the control arm bushing area?
     
  7. Feb 19, 2020 at 7:20 PM
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    Lifted ?
    Aftermarket poly bushings are well known for squeaks.
    No zerks.
    Spray lube em.
     
  8. Feb 19, 2020 at 7:28 PM
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  9. Feb 19, 2020 at 7:33 PM
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    No lift, maybe just time for new ones. But I’m gonna spray lube it up and follow up on that. I appreciate the help!
     
  10. Feb 19, 2020 at 7:35 PM
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    Did you change front shocks with the leveling kit?
     
  11. Feb 19, 2020 at 8:45 PM
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    No I did not, but I lubed it up and was still making the noise. Sounds likes it’s coming right where I showed in the first part of the video. I put more and now letting it sit for a bit. We’ll see. Doesn’t appear to be shot. I started to get pissed off and lubed everything lol.
     
  12. Feb 20, 2020 at 2:59 AM
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    Just know going in Toyota dealers might try and sell you new control arms(bushings installed)depending on the dealer.

    Replacing those bushings can be a interesting job depending where the truck lives.
     

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