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2011 Rear Suspension Noise

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by prairieboy, Jun 17, 2015.

  1. Jun 17, 2015 at 1:16 PM
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    prairieboy

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    I've introduced myself in the new members area that I am new to Toyota's and to trucks in general. I've had trucks in the past, but never a Tacoma and for the last decade or so have been driving SUV's with AWD capabilities.

    Anyway, I recently got my 2011 Tacoma double cab LB TRD and I really like the truck - but one thing that keeps bothering me is the rear suspension noise that I keep hearing when driving around on our poorly paved streets. Aside from having a heavy rubber mat in the back, I'm not carrying any cargo - but to me, whenever I go over some dips in the road like shallow potholes, the truck sounds like something is loose or rattling in the back end. It sounds like a toolbox full of wrenches that someone shook upside down.

    Is this just normal for a truck or is it because some sort of TSB that I am missing out on. If it's normal, is there anyway aside from carrying a bunch of sandbags to keep the back from sounding like it's going to shake itself loose?
     
  2. Jun 17, 2015 at 2:23 PM
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    is the spare securely in there ?

    could be something that easy ....
     
  3. Jun 17, 2015 at 2:33 PM
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    Fucking look it up
    Sounds like it's the spare tire chain is rattling around down there mine does it to its abnoxious
     
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  4. Jun 17, 2015 at 2:47 PM
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    My truck rattles but just to check, take the covers off the cubby holes in the bed and drive around and see if it makes a difference. Also do you have a hitch with a drawbar in it? Sometimes those things rattle like crazy.
     
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    Could be your hitch jostling in the receiver as well, if you have them.
     
  6. Jun 17, 2015 at 3:01 PM
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    ^ probably this. My '11 makes (probably) the same noise. At the end of the spare tire chain, on the outside facing the ground, is a cylindrical piece that rattles.
     
  7. Jun 17, 2015 at 3:06 PM
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    Thanks for all the quick replies. I checked the spare tire and chain and its all good as well as no hitch reciever. I guess the noise is not really a rattle (cause that makes it sound like something smaller), but rather a metal on metal. Its almost like when the tire takes that quick second to "drop" into the hole and it makes that banging noise.

    One thing I did notice as I crawled under the truck was a potential suspect - although it sounds a though it is coming from the passenger side rather than drivers side. But here's a pic of my drivers side rear leaf spring. Is it cracked - I think so, but I could be wrong. Does any of the TSBs cover this and if not, are they hard to replace?rear leaf.jpg
     
  8. Jun 17, 2015 at 3:24 PM
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    That's it. It's cracked. Welcome to the club.
     
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    Sooooooo, would that be the cause of the noise or would there be something else.

    Also, what's the next step? Is there a TSB for this or a warranty recall - or is this one coming out of my pocket?
     
  10. Jun 17, 2015 at 3:34 PM
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    Mine rattled pretty bad before I noticed it. Some have contacted the dealer and got new springs. I went to a private shop and got a new leaf and added another leaf to the pack.
     
  11. Jun 17, 2015 at 3:36 PM
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    so what does the AAL do? And did you just replace the broken leaf?
     
  12. Jun 17, 2015 at 3:44 PM
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    Toyota will replace it. Take it to the dealership. And if your headlights are fogged up or the DRLs are melted get some new lights too:thumbsup:
     
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    Is it a "clacking" noise? I have a 2012 and my leafs will clack together on rough roads. Jump up and down on the rear of the truck and watch the springs. I'll bet that's what it is.
     
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    So I take my Tacoma to the dealer this morning and they confirmed that its broken. I asked them about the TSB and/or warranty recall. They just called me back and said that they spoke with Toyota Warranty Claims and Toyota has not "officially" put a recall notice out for my 2011 "yet", and that I could go ahead and get the work done by someone else and then get reimbursed. they also said that the US was different that Canada - probably cause there are way more of you Tacoma owners in the south :).

    Toyota also said it was 1000 a side to do :eek:.

    Geez, Rainbow Toyota in Saskatchewan really dropped the ball when they sold me a CPO. The techs didn't even see it broken.

    Soooo, what are my aftermarket options. I've read that aftermarkets will adjust the factory ride height - so now that means a level in the front and does that also mean a change in shocks/struts because of the extra length?

    Oy oy oy. 2 weeks into a new to me Tacoma and I'm not so sure I made the right choice :(
     
  15. Jun 18, 2015 at 2:29 PM
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    Fucking look it up
    You'll be alright drop 500 bux for new 5100s and replace leafs with aftermarket raise you 2 to 3 inches and you'll love it
     
  16. Jun 18, 2015 at 2:31 PM
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    Fucking look it up
    Tacos are notorious for this don't be mad just have to make suspension upgrades faster then you might have wanted to :plane:
     
  17. Jun 19, 2015 at 2:49 AM
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    I would imply the safety factor of the recall due to it punching a hole in the gasoline tank. Also mention that it would come back to haunt them if the gas tank gets punctured and causes a fire due to a safety issue with manufacturing...
     

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