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Rattling noise at 20mph

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Kriptskeeper, Apr 23, 2018.

  1. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:01 PM
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    Kriptskeeper

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    so as the topic states, i recently have been getting a metalic rattling noise when im driving. It only appears at or around 20 mphs, once i hit about 25 mphs it goes away. This happens with brakes pressed and not and with/without the ac on. Im starting to lose my mind. Any suggestions.
     
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  2. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:05 PM
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    A rattle is better than grind. Is it coming from the front or back? Back, could be a broken brake shoe retainer pin or muffler bracket? Front could be a number of things. Might mount a Gopro under there to really see whats going on???
     
  3. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:16 PM
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    Sorry, its in the front end.
     
  4. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:32 PM
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  5. Apr 23, 2018 at 5:35 PM
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    Nope i checked them all and they seem as tight as there were from the factory.
     
  6. Apr 23, 2018 at 6:16 PM
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    tie rod or u joints????
     
  7. Apr 23, 2018 at 6:21 PM
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    Yea but its a rattle not a grind and only at 20-22 mph. If it were the joints woundlnt it be more consistent and more of a clunking noise.
     
  8. Apr 23, 2018 at 6:28 PM
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    descriptions are very hard... my joints was more like a vibration could be any number of things
     
  9. Apr 23, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    Ty for the input. I didnjust have them regreased. Maybe that had something to do with it.
     
  10. Apr 24, 2018 at 4:09 PM
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  11. Aug 2, 2018 at 10:42 AM
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    OP, ever figure it out?
     
  12. Oct 22, 2018 at 4:54 PM
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    bump... ever figure it out? i have the same thing. i'm guessing it's something brake related but not sure
     
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    Bump…. I’m having the same issue with my 2015 trd sport. Around 20-22mph I get a rattle.
     
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    No, I will try to get one sometime today when my wife gets home!!
     

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