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Creaking noise from front end of truck

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Caltaco54, Mar 15, 2023.

  1. Mar 15, 2023 at 10:17 PM
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    Caltaco54

    Caltaco54 [OP] New Member

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    Hey peeps, over the past couple weeks my truck has been making a creaking noise from the center of the truck almost right under neath me. It happens when I start braking to a stop and when I take off, it's pretty loud now too. I know it's not the brakes cause they still have life on them and I know what that sounds like. I replaced the lower ball joints and tie rods about a year ago and also changed the front end shocks and struts. The sound sounds like it's coming front the middle underneath me ( rack and pinion maybe?) Any suggestions or ideas? Or anyone else have a similar issue and get it fixed?
     
  2. Mar 15, 2023 at 10:46 PM
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    Steves104x4

    Steves104x4 Well-Known Member

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    Drive shaft center bearing, maybe
     
  3. Mar 15, 2023 at 11:03 PM
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    Caltaco54

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    I looked up the symptoms of the center bearing and it looks like vibrations at high speeds are the signs, I'll still check it but I'm not sure if that would be it
     
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  4. Mar 16, 2023 at 5:22 AM
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    pulldo

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    Control arm bushings, maybe
     
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