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Why does my 1998 pre runner Tacoma chirp while I try to slide in mud or slide at all?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 98prerunna, May 5, 2024.

  1. May 5, 2024 at 9:53 PM
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    98prerunna

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    Anyone have any idea why my truck won’t slide? Whenever I try it just chirps and won’t slide, even in mud or dirt. Might be a silly question but genuinely been researching for a couple house with no answer, just looking to be able to have some fun ! Thanks
     
  2. May 5, 2024 at 10:30 PM
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    Slide? Like drifting? Like when the tail gets loose?
     
  3. May 6, 2024 at 8:10 AM
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    Yea
     
  4. May 6, 2024 at 4:54 PM
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    Try accelerating then hit Parking Brake then gas again
    You will definitely ‘show your door mounted number placard’ to the crowd

    Hey, I was young too.
     
  5. May 8, 2024 at 5:10 AM
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    Oh there will be some mods all right
    A warning to everyone, we are to treat everyone with respect on here, especially a new member joining with an honest question. They did not ask for your opinion on having some fun sliding around they asked why they can't do so.
     
  6. May 8, 2024 at 10:27 AM
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    If your rear diff locks, lock it
     
  7. May 8, 2024 at 1:03 PM
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    The truck will do it, so it's almost certainly a technique error. I highly suggest that you seek out a "drift school" or something along those lines and get some lessons from a professional. For many of us, goofing off in cars comes naturally, but if it doesn't for you then learning to do so in a controlled environment with the right coaching staff and safety equipment in play would be a great option.
     
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  8. May 8, 2024 at 1:28 PM
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    In California what the OP is asking about is called a side show and is dangerous and illegal. If caught can result in arrest, jail time, large fine and sometimes forfeiture of the vehicle. Don’t think we should be advising the OP how to do this unless he provides more information what exactly he’s doing , where etc. If he’s doing it on private property in the dirt, no problem. If in the street illegal/criminal.
     
  9. May 8, 2024 at 1:31 PM
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    Probably the inside tire chirping if on pavement

    Or Trac control warning going off?

    Could you describe the chirp better? Is the dash flashing when you hear it? Is it coming from inside the cab or down near the wheels?
     
  10. May 8, 2024 at 1:39 PM
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    Yeah because teenagers are showing up to sideshows drifting with 28 year old tacomas :rofl:

    OP just turn off traction control, put it in 1st gear and floor it hahaha it don't get more simple. u dont got enough power to do it on the road so just stick to gravel
     
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    1st gens don't have any of that stuff.
     
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    wtf is traction control
     
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  15. May 8, 2024 at 7:24 PM
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    No lights or anything. I don’t have traction control as an option. It will seem as something is locked up when I do it. Almost like it skips up and down when I try
     
  16. May 8, 2024 at 8:00 PM
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    Checked the u-joints lately?
     
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    Need more information then it chrips.
    Is it a manual transmission? Your clutch could be worn out.
     
  18. May 9, 2024 at 8:41 AM
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    No it’s auto. When I try it’s almost like the tires lock up then it chirps or bounces almost.
     
  19. May 9, 2024 at 8:41 AM
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    No, should I ?
     
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    do you have ABS?
     
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