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Squeak in front end

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Trapperr, Jul 25, 2017.

  1. Jul 25, 2017 at 3:41 PM
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    Trapperr

    Trapperr [OP] Well-Known Member

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    every time I go over a speed bump in a parking lot, I get a squeak that's driving me crazy. Sounds "rubbery" if that makes sense.

    I've got 882's and nitro chargers in the front. At first I thought it was the rubber cushion between the top hat and coil spring so I sprayed it heavy with silicone spray with no change.

    Could it possibly be the shocks are worn out? I've got just shy of 30k on them. Would those put out a squeak?

    I'm REALLY hoping it's not control arm bushings as I don't want to tear the front end apart again. I sprayed those with silicone too with no effect.
     
  2. Jul 25, 2017 at 4:38 PM
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    OnHartung'sRoad

    OnHartung'sRoad -So glad I didn't take the other...

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    Ah, the Toyota squeak! I do think it's dry bushings but I wouldn't fret- every one of mine did that and it drove my passengers crazy too! Have fun with it - ask your rides if they put on weight lately or something! No, really- I tried lubricant on mine too but it never helped either and I got used to it.
     
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  3. Jul 26, 2017 at 6:56 AM
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    Try spray the lower shock mount spherical bearings. That's where my Camburgs squeak...
     
  4. Jul 26, 2017 at 11:29 AM
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    Humboldt_Homie

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    Bilstein 6112 front, 5100's rear with blocks, camburg UCA, 17" XD's with 285/70/17 AT 3's and a blackout front grille.
    My camburg uniball UCA's just started squeaking. I have figured that they are coming from the bushings (it vibrates hard when touching the arm and moving the truck with my other arm to rock the boat). They have zerks for grease and I just pumped them a day ago, hoping the grease works its way around and stops this damn squeak!
     
  5. Jul 26, 2017 at 11:46 AM
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    Sicyota04

    Sicyota04 Slowly but surely.

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    I have Camburg UCA's too. Did you loosen the upper bolt that goes through the bushings when you greased them? I didn't know that was the correct way when you grease the bushings but it is. It allows the grease to get into the bushings easier since the bushings are beings squeezed tight when that bolt is fully tightened.
    My uni balls were squeaking so I took those apart and cleaned them and the squeaking stopped for me. They were all gummed up from too much Tri Flow or dirt & contaminants. I haven't used any Tri Flow since and no squeaks.
    I also noticed your Tacoma is a 2016. Or do you have a 1st gen also? Since this is posted in the 1st gen section. Camburg has those plastic dust covers for 2nd gens & above for your uni ball. Unlike for 1st gens where we have that bolt that is part of the uni ball that sticks up higher so the cover won't fit over it and allows more crap to get in there.
    Hope the squeak stops!
     
  6. Jul 26, 2017 at 12:01 PM
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    Humboldt_Homie

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    Bilstein 6112 front, 5100's rear with blocks, camburg UCA, 17" XD's with 285/70/17 AT 3's and a blackout front grille.
    Sorry I had googled camburg UCA squeak and this thread popped up, I didn't even realize it was in the 1st gen section :facepalm:.

    This is not my photo, but these are the ones I have. I did not loosen the bolt, I just showed up at my buddies shop and he pumped it quite a few times. I didn't see grease come out of the seals, but he put a lot in there. If it continues, i'll loosen it up and pump it again. I don't believe you have to Re-align it after you loosen that UCA bolt and re-torque it, do you know?

    Amature here.

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  7. Jul 26, 2017 at 12:12 PM
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    Dalandser

    Dalandser ¡Me Gustan Las Tacos-mas!

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    Nope. LCA's are the only thing that are adjustable for alignment unless you get some SPC uca's which you don't have of course :)
     

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