1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

2006 Tacoma binding in 2wd

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by drdrew, Jul 12, 2011.

  1. Jul 12, 2011 at 4:45 PM
    #1
    drdrew

    drdrew [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2011
    Member:
    #59764
    Messages:
    3
    Gender:
    Male
    Vermont
    Vehicle:
    2006 Toyota Tacoma SR5
    I did a search first and didn't find anything related to binding in 2wd, hopefully I didn't overlook something...

    I have a 2006 Toyota Tacoma SR5 V6 four door, completely stock with 61k. Last summer I would frequently experience what I would characterize as binding when doing slow speed turns in parking lots or navigating turns at intersections. Soon as the steering straightens binding disappears. This is not in 4wd, just 2wd. I try turning on 4HI and off again to make sure it was actually releasing. The binding went away when my snow tires were put on for the winter and returned when the summers were put back on (I think it's temp related, not tire related). This year the binding is not so severe but does it even when the steering wheel is straight. I get a slight shutter as I move away from a stop which then quickly disappears.

    I took it to an independent shop today to diagnose. The mechanic immediately noticed the shutter upon driving it. All CV boots and U-joints were in working order, no leaks at all from differentials or transmission. We were also trying to assess if a front wheel bearing was bad, given road noise, but there was no play or noise through a straight-blade stethoscope.

    Thoughts or ideas? Is it possible for CVJs to bind even when moving straight ahead? Thanks.
     
  2. Jul 12, 2011 at 4:50 PM
    #2
    98tacoma27

    98tacoma27 is going full "SANDWICH" Moderator

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2008
    Member:
    #11714
    Messages:
    67,707
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ben
    Not Beech Creek
    Vehicle:
    05 Tundra SR5 (+295k AND COUNTING), 2006 F350 King Ranch 6.0L
    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Could be a bad differential bearing. I might suggest draining the front diff through a coffee filter and examining for metal particles. If you have a small magnet, place it in the filter while you drain in.
     
  3. Jul 12, 2011 at 4:52 PM
    #3
    97yota4wd

    97yota4wd Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2010
    Member:
    #42280
    Messages:
    12,846
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Eric
    Mesa, AZ
    Vehicle:
    alot of metal, small engine, decent travel.
    caged, camburg long travel, 50t leafpack (soon to be installed) light rack over cab, 5pt harnesses etc
    did you buy the truck new or used?
     
  4. Jul 12, 2011 at 4:54 PM
    #4
    bluesurfur

    bluesurfur Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2010
    Member:
    #40349
    Messages:
    44
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Scott
    CO
    Vehicle:
    06 DC PreRunner
    Soft Topper Stereo upgrade
    Sounds like it might be your rear differential. If you have a limited slip diff and have never changed the fluid, I would start by doing that.
     
  5. Jul 12, 2011 at 5:09 PM
    #5
    drdrew

    drdrew [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2011
    Member:
    #59764
    Messages:
    3
    Gender:
    Male
    Vermont
    Vehicle:
    2006 Toyota Tacoma SR5
    I bought the truck used from a Toyota dealer April 2010. Yes, there is a white sticker with red letters, "LSD." Looks like I'll get started this weekend with some oil changes.
     
  6. Jul 12, 2011 at 5:20 PM
    #6
    bluesurfur

    bluesurfur Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2010
    Member:
    #40349
    Messages:
    44
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Scott
    CO
    Vehicle:
    06 DC PreRunner
    Soft Topper Stereo upgrade
    There is a lot of information on how to change the diff fluid here in the forums. The skinny is, 3 quarts of 80w-90 and a tube of lsd additive. The additive is key to getting rid of the chatter. I have had good luck with redline brand.
     
  7. Jul 12, 2011 at 5:52 PM
    #7
    HuntnTruk

    HuntnTruk Tacohead

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2010
    Member:
    #34062
    Messages:
    663
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kevin
    New York-not the City
    Vehicle:
    Indigo SR5 4x4
    Are you using two different size tires?
     
  8. Jul 12, 2011 at 6:09 PM
    #8
    drdrew

    drdrew [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2011
    Member:
    #59764
    Messages:
    3
    Gender:
    Male
    Vermont
    Vehicle:
    2006 Toyota Tacoma SR5
    No. Running all 4 of the OEM tires.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top