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My reverse gear sounds like a racecar

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by TobsterStrudel, Dec 30, 2023.

  1. Dec 30, 2023 at 2:37 PM
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    TobsterStrudel

    TobsterStrudel [OP] Well-Known Member

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    It made the video into a YT short, which I dislike, but here it is.
    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/a_CDo9liTxo
    All other gears sound normal (with the symphony of power steering noises) but just this last time driving, my reverse gear is getting a bit goofy.
    I'm familiar with reverse being a straight gear, but this is a new sound which alarmed me.
    Is this concerning?
     
  2. Dec 30, 2023 at 2:44 PM
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    cbouch001

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    every single rig I have ever driven in manual reverse sounded like that.
     
  3. Dec 30, 2023 at 3:02 PM
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    TobsterStrudel

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    Maybe I've just never gotten to that speed in reverse. Or maybe my music is usually turned up :D
     
  4. Dec 30, 2023 at 3:08 PM
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    MadNachos

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    It's because of the gear cut. Noisy but strong. No issue here.
     
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