Resolved - Need help diagnosing vibration/noise - video

2019 TRD OR 82k auto 1.5" lift.

I've had this noise for about 20k miles. I thought it was loud tires, wildpeaks. I just had Ko3's installed today and same noise. Mechanic says wheel bearings are good. Sound is the same in 4wd and when cornering.

What could be causing this noise?

https://youtube.com/shorts/Dgkd2ApCry0

 

You let this mechanic hear the noise, when person said wheel bearings okay? Rear diff get gear oil?

 

The mechanic drove the truck at least twice and said it was tire noise, even with brand new tires. They said they inspected the wheel bearings and they look fine. I have never checked the diff oil. Never seen a leak or thought it needed to be checked.

 

Yeah sounds like the rear diff is howling

bring it to a different mechanic

 

Just because no leak not answer. Probraly rear diff making big noise, especially conering is sign. Take it to another mechanic who knows what they are doing, if you not mechanically inclined.

 

That’s either rear diff or mayyyybe something in the transfer case

 

I checked the diff oil and it seemed full and clear. I didn't drain it. I feel it's coming from the driver's side front. It does it at all speeds from 1mph onward. I can feel it in the steering wheel and gas pedal. I think it's a wheel bearing or the needle bearing on front diff. I'm going to take it somewhere else next week.

 

Ok...what does he say the Noise is?

 

The mechanic that looked at it, sait it was the tires both with old tires and brand new tires. I clearly need to go somwhere else. This is what it sounds like a slower speeds. A low growl.

https://youtube.com/shorts/88YigfI9YWg?si=1DJNk6r9nw93hr-1

 

Slide underneath and check your exhaust connections? It’s an easy variable to remove from the equation.

 

Are the tires rubbing on anything? It almost sounds like the knobby part of the tires slightly rubbing on a suspension part or in the wheel well. Good luck on troubleshooting. I hope you find out what is causing the problem.

 

No rubbing. 265/75/16 on stock OR wheels. Thank you.

 

I would try disconnecting the front drive line maybe. And see if the noise goes away . It can also be a front cV Axle

 

Sounds like a wheel bearing or bearings. I’d suggest finding someone else to diagnose this noise for you.

 

What you do think of this video? Seems like too much play? Could the needle bearing be the issue? I'm really feeling it from the front the more I listen to it.

https://youtube.com/shorts/dHuQqHmufM4?si=VUJlUGZ7fSjJGlw6

 

Driver side? Maybe get axle bushing kit from ECGS, to fix it. I don't have link.

 

The noise/vibration has been resolved. Took it to toyota for the 3rd brake light recall. Had them diagnose the issue. They said the passenger front wheel bearing was bad. I had them replace it out of convenience, ouch that was expensive. 60% of the noise is gone and they said the driver front needs to be done as well. Had driver front done by local shop and now the noise is 100% gone. Also had both diffs and transfer case fluid done at the same time but not related to the noise. Thank you for the help!