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Rotational click from driver front?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Ridgeline001, Feb 16, 2019.

  1. Feb 16, 2019 at 8:51 PM
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    Ridgeline001

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    You can hear the click from 25 mph and up. Loudest with windows up and no radio. It varies is speed very little compared to the truck speed. I replaced the bearings that are known to go after a lift but mine were still 100% and I installed the ECG sleeve with no improvement. Raised on a lift and put in gear up to speed the click is not heard. Myself and a shop have inspected everything on the front and undercarriage with nothing found including rocks in tires, calipers, discs, etc. Any ideas?
     
  2. Feb 16, 2019 at 9:00 PM
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    totmacher

    totmacher automotive hypochondriac

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    Cut & broke off some stuff.
    Plastic trim flapping against something maybe?
     
  3. Feb 16, 2019 at 9:09 PM
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    I did check for any loose trim, heat shield, wires, etc. Unfortunately not that easy.
     
  4. Feb 16, 2019 at 10:19 PM
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    6 gearT444E

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    CV axle may be on its way out. How many miles on the truck?
     
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  5. Feb 16, 2019 at 10:20 PM
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    steveo27

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    The same shit everyone else has.
    Does it change when you turn the wheel?
     
  6. Feb 16, 2019 at 10:23 PM
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    Just under 60k on truck. This is a possibility, but it definitely feels good by hand.(cv axle)

    No change in turning or 4wd vs 2wd.
     
  7. Feb 16, 2019 at 10:35 PM
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    :rofl:

    Sorry.
     
  8. Feb 16, 2019 at 10:36 PM
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    Can you get an audio recording?
     
  9. Feb 16, 2019 at 10:37 PM
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    Lol. Even better when I use her hand This is now officially a BS allowed thread.
     
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  10. Feb 16, 2019 at 10:38 PM
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    I’ll do that tomorrow.
     
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  11. Feb 18, 2019 at 9:38 AM
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    I’ve drove around multiple times now and the noise is gone. Hopefully it stays gone, but I’m stumped as to what it could have been.
     
  12. Feb 18, 2019 at 9:43 AM
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    Well that’s good
     
  13. Feb 18, 2019 at 10:06 AM
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    Maybe something caught in the brake dust shield
     

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