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2015 hood prop source of vibration and noise

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by righty, Mar 16, 2021.

  1. Mar 16, 2021 at 5:33 PM
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    righty

    righty [OP] Well-Known Member

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    When sitting at a light in drive, the darn truck has an obnoxious rattle or vibration. I figured it out and it is the hood prop. Anyone else dealt with this short of getting struts?
     
  2. Mar 16, 2021 at 5:37 PM
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    Musubi3

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    I'm kinda surprised it's that loose for it to rattle. I haven't had that issue, although if I did I'd probably try to replace the little prop catch and make sure it's snug. Do you have the prop catch?
     
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  3. Mar 25, 2021 at 11:34 AM
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    righty [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Sorry, I did not check back here. I will do a little more digging here.
     
  4. Mar 25, 2021 at 11:41 AM
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    Yeah, wonder if that broke off.

    Random pic from the internet of a 3rd gen, but same idea for us 2nd gens:
    upload_2021-3-25_14-41-4.jpg
     
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  5. Mar 25, 2021 at 11:45 AM
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    Maybe you could stick a magnet down there somehow to catch that hood prop and keep it from rattling.
     

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