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Why does my rear suspension make noises?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by thatprerunner, Dec 1, 2015.

  1. Dec 1, 2015 at 7:04 AM
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    thatprerunner

    thatprerunner [OP] Wyatt Reese

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    My rear leafs make a odd noise, anyone know what could be wrong?
     
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  2. Dec 1, 2015 at 7:06 AM
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    muddog67

    muddog67 Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to TW but they already have a what have you done to your tacoma 1st gen
     
  3. Dec 1, 2015 at 8:59 AM
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    Lumpskie

    Lumpskie Independent Thinker

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    If your odd noise is squeaking or creaking, your spring bushings could use a little grease.
     
  4. Dec 1, 2015 at 10:40 AM
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    Indy

    Indy Master of all I survey.

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    Off the top of my head.

    You have a broken leaf.

    You have a bent leaf.

    You have a broken leaf mounting bolt.

    You have a bent leaf mounting bolt.

    You have a loose leaf mounting bolt.

    Your frame is bent.

    Your frame is broken.

    Your frame has rusted through.

    You have worn shocks.

    You have a bent shock.

    You have a broken shock.

    You have a broken shock bolt.

    You have a broken shock mount.

    You have bent exhaust contacting your leafs.

    You have normal metal/metal contact that needs grease.
     
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  5. Dec 1, 2015 at 10:42 AM
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    CD20H

    CD20H Well-Known Member

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    Define "noise". clunk? squeak? rattle?
     
  6. Dec 2, 2015 at 6:59 AM
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    thatprerunner

    thatprerunner [OP] Wyatt Reese

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    It's the bushings! I got them all greased up and it's good as new. Thanks guys! I appreciate the help.

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