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Noise at 60+ mph

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Jojack, Aug 7, 2017.

  1. Aug 7, 2017 at 6:11 PM
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    Jojack

    Jojack [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Alright guys, I need some help! I've got an '11 dclb sport with 114k miles. Recently noticed excessive humming noise at 60mph and above. Tires had about 50-55k miles on them and new rubber put on today. Left the tire shop and got it above 60 and the noise is still there.

    I have no noticeable wobble or wiggle in front tires when off the ground. I also tried turning left and right at lower speed to see if one side was worse than the other. Main question is does this sound like a wheel bearing issue?If not I'd appreciate any suggestions! Thanks!
     
  2. Aug 7, 2017 at 6:17 PM
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    TexasWhiteIce

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    Wheel bearing. Apparently it doesn't have to wobble to be bad or make noise with without wobble to be bad

    Pretty much guarenteed it's a wheel bearing
     
  3. Aug 7, 2017 at 6:56 PM
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    Pork Chopper

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    My initial thought was wheel bearing. One guy on here strapped a GoPro to different positions under the truck and I think it ended up being his diff as it was much louder there.
     
  4. Aug 7, 2017 at 7:26 PM
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    Check your diff fluid could be a pinion bearing on the way out.
     
  5. Aug 7, 2017 at 8:15 PM
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    Jojack

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    The hum is rhythmic. It is not a steady noise like from mud grips.
     
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  6. Aug 7, 2017 at 9:31 PM
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    If it doesn't change tones/get quieter or louder when you turn the wheel at 60mph, it's likely your rear diff or maybe a rear wheel bearing.

    I had a sequoia come in the shop last week, which kinda hummed a bit once you got up to around 60 but didn't change when turning. Put it on the lift in drive, and just with it spinning at around 10-15mph, you could hear a slight roaring noise that was loudest at the diff.
     
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  7. Aug 9, 2017 at 6:55 PM
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    Jojack

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    Update:
    I brought truck to the shop today and it was the front passenger wheel bearing. Went ahead and changed both sides.

    Noise is gone! I appreciate the replies!
     

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