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Wheel well clicking - passenger side (problem 1 of 3 - 2018, 300 miles)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 300 Miles in Pissed, Sep 27, 2018.

  1. Sep 27, 2018 at 7:27 PM
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    300 Miles in Pissed

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    I have a 2018 TRD Off-Road with 300 miles. This is problem 1 of 3.

    When I back out of the driveway in the morning, or from work at the end of the day, there is some clicking coming out of the passenger side wheel well - when tuning wheel. It goes away once the truck warms up. I took it to the dealership and they couldn't re-create it.

    I live in San Diego, so weather is not an issue. Any ideas on what the problem may be?

    Thanks,

    Scott
     
  2. Sep 27, 2018 at 7:35 PM
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    rtzx9r

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    Front or rear wheel?
     
  3. Sep 27, 2018 at 7:39 PM
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    Does it only happen on left turns?
     
  4. Sep 27, 2018 at 7:52 PM
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    :popcorn:This is good
     
  5. Sep 27, 2018 at 8:50 PM
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    300 Miles in Pissed

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    Truck is rear wheel drive.

    Clicking noise occurs turning both directions.

    I am familiar with the noise a bad cv joint would make. This sounds different. It is also only when the truck is getting started.
     
  6. Sep 27, 2018 at 9:30 PM
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    My truck does something similar. If I'm going over a bump while turning I'll hear a click. I haven't looked into it but I have seen other threads point towards loose body mounts. One day I'll check mine out.

    OP, maybe you should have the dealership (or you put a wrench on them if your handy) check torque on body mount nuts, control arm hardware, strut hardware, sway bar hardware, and anything else that can move when the frame or suspension flexes slightly.
     

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