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Arb Locker Issue

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by taco_tallua, Jan 21, 2019.

  1. Jan 21, 2019 at 7:14 PM
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    taco_tallua

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    Hey guys, just installed my arb locker and 4.88 gears from ECGS. I am expierincing a high pitch screeching noise coming from the diff. Did anybody else expierience this as well?
     
  2. Jan 21, 2019 at 7:15 PM
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    Did you add oil?
     
  3. Jan 21, 2019 at 7:16 PM
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    All the time or only when engaging the locker?
     
  4. Jan 21, 2019 at 7:17 PM
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    No, I just had one installed, used it in Moab and CO. No screeching noise. Sounds like you have something rubbing the ring gear. Good luck.
     
  5. Jan 21, 2019 at 7:18 PM
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    Yes oil was added. 85W-140 recommended by ECGS
     
  6. Jan 21, 2019 at 7:19 PM
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    Just pulled out of the garage 5 feet and it was screeching.
     
  7. Jan 21, 2019 at 7:20 PM
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    Damn hope u get that figured out. Sorry OP
     
  8. Jan 21, 2019 at 7:20 PM
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    Could be your compressor if it’s on

     
  9. Jan 21, 2019 at 7:24 PM
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    Nope it’s not on.
     
  10. Jan 21, 2019 at 7:29 PM
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    Video/audio would help, but if it is serious, running it can cause more damage.
     
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  11. Jan 21, 2019 at 7:35 PM
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    I can try to get it.
     
  12. Jan 21, 2019 at 8:03 PM
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    UPDATE: False alarm! Some how a piece of my fuel tank heat shield got bent and was hitting the drive shaft. Drives nice and smooth now!
     
  13. Jan 21, 2019 at 8:04 PM
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    Nice. Glad to hear.
     

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