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Noise while driving

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by esMEECHO, May 17, 2025.

  1. May 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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    Hey guys! So there’s this noise coming from I think my passenger side. It makes it while I’m driving and goes with the speed I’m driving at. I have no idea what it is
    My boyfriend looked but he didn’t see anything rubbing
    It sounds like warping

    I’m trying to upload a video so you can hear
     
  2. May 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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    Here is the video
     
  4. May 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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    Wheel bearing?
    I saw the pictures of the truck, how many miles on the tires at this point?
    If tires are never rotated or average quality & you drive it like you stole it...
    The inside edges or sometimes outside edges could get cupped, feathered, choppy, & cause noise similar to a rotational bearing noise.

    That video doesnt help...
    I kinda hear it, almost sounds like a rotational thump?
    look at your tires really well...
     
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  5. May 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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    Yeah sounds like a thump

    and I got new tires recently the ones in the picture are my older ones
     
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    was noise there prior to new tires?
    I wouldnt be much help just off the video, Ide have to drive it & we know that not happening.
     
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    Yeah the noise was there prior :/
     
  8. May 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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    Does the noise start at around 10-11mph only? I have a similar sound that I'm trying to track down too.
     
  9. May 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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    Sure does!!
    So annoying :/
     
  10. May 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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    How fast were you going when you recorded the video?
     
  11. May 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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    Sounds like vibes. That is, possibly an issue with a rotating part vibrating (resonating) once it gets past a certain speed.

    - Is the truck lifted any amount? (Modified suspension?) Lifted trucks can have issues with vibrations induced by driveline angles that are too high. (Angle between driveshaft and rear diff pinion input.)


    Separate from any lift the truck may or may not have, ordinary wear & tear can be a cause of vibes:
    - Check the driveshaft carrier bearing mount for excessive play.
    - Check the rear driveshaft U-joint(s) for any slop or play.
     
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