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Clicking noise when front end dips down

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by KevC, Oct 2, 2017.

  1. Oct 4, 2017 at 10:42 PM
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    KevC

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    Anyone?
     
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  2. Oct 4, 2017 at 10:46 PM
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    I don't know it could be a bushing in a swing arm or something, if your under warranty i would go have it checked out for sure if not I would start trying to look for something to look, get a GoPro and stick it underneath there and go take it over the dip and try to identify which side it is and then go from there
     
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  3. Oct 4, 2017 at 10:50 PM
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    Got a video? Could be the UCA rubbing the coil at droop?
     
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  4. Oct 4, 2017 at 11:01 PM
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    KevC

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    No video I wish I did.. found a video on youtube sounds exactly like it at 5 seconds into the video.

    https://youtu.be/xIqgjCstrQg

    I don't hear the creaking later in the video..
     
  5. Oct 16, 2017 at 10:15 PM
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  6. Oct 17, 2017 at 4:14 AM
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    Front Radiator mount bushing.
     
  7. Oct 17, 2017 at 6:31 PM
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    I had a similar squeak. Replaced radiator bushings. They were starting to wear, but not causing the noise. I sprayed the coil beds with lube and noise is gone.
     
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  8. Oct 17, 2017 at 8:50 PM
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    Coil beds, as in the tops? Pic maybe?
     
  9. Oct 17, 2017 at 10:11 PM
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    I have the same problem. I think. I have brought this up before to the dealership, and they know of the issue. For me, it happens when I turn into a drive way while it's climbing up the ramp each time, I hear this trrrrkk...trkkk sound, like some gears are grinding. I hear it every day when I drive into my work. They don't have a solution for it. As far as I know and am told.
     
  10. Oct 18, 2017 at 1:43 PM
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    Did you check the front body mounts? It sounds like you won't take an answer for an answer. I'm pretty sure that's the problem even if that's not an answer you like.
     
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  11. Oct 18, 2017 at 3:21 PM
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    At the bottom of the coil where it rests in the strut. No picture right now, at work. Spray lubricant liberally and bounce your truck up and down to work it in. Its a quick, easy, and cheap place to start. Good luck and keep us posted.
     
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  12. Oct 18, 2017 at 6:29 PM
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    Ok
     
  13. Oct 18, 2017 at 9:05 PM
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    I have the exact same sound on my Pro! Just cannot figure out what it is exactly. The metal pop sound at the beginning.... I read someone said the dealer changed the front shocks and it stopped. Might be the shock mounts not in properly... let us know what you find...
     
  14. Oct 19, 2017 at 7:28 AM
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    Yeah I don't hear the squeaking later in the video just that pop/click at 5 seconds in to the video.. I think it might be the cab mount bushing
     
  15. Oct 20, 2017 at 12:26 AM
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    Mine makes sound after the big speed control bumps on road to my house. Sounds like it's up towards the front and doesn't do it all the time. I just kinda wrote it off unless it causes more issues
     
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  16. Oct 20, 2017 at 1:11 PM
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    Same here.. i can't always replicate the sound but it happens when I take a hard turn into my driveway
     
  17. Oct 20, 2017 at 2:27 PM
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    I hear that same sound (click/pop) when going over speed bumps near my home. Not sure what it is. Although I’ll look into the cab mount bushing later.
     
  18. Oct 20, 2017 at 2:35 PM
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    I had the same experience with my 2013. They replaced the shock under warranty as the original had a leak. Mechanic recommended to change both LF and RF, but they only changed the one that had signs of leaking.

    Much improved ride now. Didn't realize how much such a small thing would impact the ride quality.
     
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  19. Oct 20, 2017 at 2:42 PM
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    Sounds like your front tires are rubbing on the cab mount. I had that exact sound when my castor was not set properly on my alignment.
     
  20. Oct 20, 2017 at 3:15 PM
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    I have a 2015 that started doing this exact noise about a month ago. Dealer said could be a piece of plastic up under bumper near radiator. Said they are not sure and would have to remove front bumper and insert some “insulation”?. Of course they said it wouldn’t be covered even though I have platinum warranty. I think it’s a body or radiator mount bushing. Getting worse now as I can hear it even when I close my door. Really frustrating.
     

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