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Chalk Board Sound in the Front

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Jw88, Apr 23, 2020.

  1. Apr 23, 2020 at 9:51 AM
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    Jw88

    Jw88 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Seems like every time I make a thread it's because I have issues, but anyways:
    I get a chalk board type sound or squeal that's momentary whenever I slow down and turn left, or when I slowly go over deviations in the road, i.e. manhole covers, speed bumps, that type of stuff. But nothing when I turn right. Seems to occur during body role as well.

    Things I tried to do to alleviate the noise

    -Body mounts and radiator mounts tight.
    -Replaced radiator mounts with poly mounts.
    -Greased exhaust hangers
    -Silicone sprayed UCAs and LCAs
    -Checked for bed mount erosion and retightened bed bolts.
    -Silicone sprayed sway bar mounts
    -Silicone sprayed ball joints.

    Bunch of other stuff I can't remember

    If anyone has any ideas of what it could be like steering rack or wheel bearing or something, any advice is appreciated, because its beyond annoying and I dont enjoy driving anymore.
     
  2. Apr 23, 2020 at 10:14 AM
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    iK0NiK

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    Check the hood latch.
     
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  3. Apr 23, 2020 at 2:59 PM
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    Jw88

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    If you were in my area I would buy you a 4 cases of your favorite brew. I threw a bunch of moly grease on the mechanism and latch and went around my block where the noise would normally come from.

    SILENCE!

    Thanks man. I owe you one. I can literally enjoy driving again.
     
  4. Apr 24, 2020 at 7:17 AM
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    iK0NiK

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    Not a problem at all. I had the EXACT same issue. I had checked every bolt, mount, bushing on the front end of mine and by total accident realized the sound disappeared when I had my hood open.
     
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  5. Apr 24, 2020 at 3:25 PM
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    Dimestore55

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    Why were you driving with the hood open?
     
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  6. Apr 24, 2020 at 5:34 PM
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    iK0NiK

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    You don’t?

    Haha my squeak was so bad you could bounce up and down on the sliders to recreate the sounds. Didn’t have to be driving to hear it.
     
  7. Apr 25, 2020 at 2:27 PM
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    winkel

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    Lol, my old T-100 did that. Had to keep the hood latch greased for the 17 years I had it. Now I grease and lube my Tacoma's just out of habbit.

    My first response was going to be, "We have a chalk board in our house, and it doesn't make any noise...."
    Glad you got it fixed, and better yet that it wasn't anything serious!
     
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