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Does a Tacoma become a Rattle Trap with Time and Mileage?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by saf023, Jan 10, 2010.

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Does a second generation Tacoma become a rattle trap with time and mileage?

  1. I have less than 25K miles and it rides and handles as tight and solid as ever.

    453 vote(s)
    32.4%
  2. I have between 25K and 50K miles on my Tacoma and it rides and handles as tight and solid as ever.

    271 vote(s)
    19.4%
  3. I have between 50K and 75K miles on my Tacoma and it rides and handles as tight and solid as ever.

    160 vote(s)
    11.4%
  4. I have between 75K and 100K miles on my Tacoma and it rides and handles as tight and solid as ever.

    145 vote(s)
    10.4%
  5. I have over 100K miles on my Tacoma and it rides and handles as tight and solid as ever.

    160 vote(s)
    11.4%
  6. My Tacoma does not ride and handle as tight and solid as it used to.

    210 vote(s)
    15.0%
  1. Jan 27, 2010 at 6:38 PM
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    mick478

    mick478 He is The STig

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    i have 15.2K
    just to one up.........
     
  2. Jan 27, 2010 at 6:56 PM
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    APTJ

    APTJ Well-Known Member

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    haha..just turn your music up. I have 70,000 miles on my '05 and it appears the rear suspension just started squeaking, thats my only complaint but i suppose there is somewhere that needs some greasing. I<3 my taco.
     
  3. Jan 27, 2010 at 6:57 PM
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    MarineTacoDriver

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    I have a jingle sound coming from the back right of the truck whenever i go over any bump, no matter the size. Gets annoying as leaving base we have these strips of bumps to alert you to slow down for the gate, it's about 10 of these tiny little bumps and it sounds like Santa is coming to town! Just a tic over 10k on the odometer.
     
  4. Jan 27, 2010 at 6:59 PM
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    08pretaco

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    I have 31k and the rattles, loudness and amount of them, is just amazing to me. I don't need music because all the damn rattles are different tuned and different pitches and makes for some great music while driving
     
  5. Jan 31, 2010 at 5:13 PM
    #65
    Houston-76

    Houston-76 Well-Known Member

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    Something is creeking probably my leaf springs from going trough alot of mudd at work on pipelines, need to find it and lube it up its starting to bug me, but no others as of 41 k :cool:
     
  6. Jan 31, 2010 at 5:20 PM
    #66
    TacoSupreem

    TacoSupreem Dirty Trucker

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    You just got some dirt between your leafs, that'll cause it to squeak.;)
     
  7. Mar 1, 2010 at 2:55 PM
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    WNYTACOMA

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    I don't think it does more than any other vehicle intended for like uses. Trucks are obvioulsy going to be challenged in that respect more than a passenger car.
     
  8. Mar 1, 2010 at 3:41 PM
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    MurphMan

    MurphMan Senility Rocks!

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    Be interesting to see also if the rattletraps have lifts/bigger wheels/shock changes vs. those who left the suspension stock.

     
  9. Mar 11, 2010 at 1:06 PM
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    wolf73

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    23000 miles and the only rattle I have is my driver door window. When up all the way no problem. When down 1/4 inch to fully down it rattles like crazy. Nothing else.
     
  10. Mar 11, 2010 at 1:12 PM
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    Tillers_Rule

    Tillers_Rule ......................

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    IMO the rattles start to happen when mods are done incorrectly or on the cheap.
     
  11. Mar 11, 2010 at 1:38 PM
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    tfortunato

    tfortunato I love my taco

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    9000 miles on an 09 TRD OR and my dashboard rattles like it's about to fall off!
     
  12. Mar 11, 2010 at 2:30 PM
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    headhunter247

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    91k on my '05. The only rattle that I have is the heater fan, which I will prob end up having to buy a new one. Seriously, no rattles here.
     
  13. Mar 11, 2010 at 2:32 PM
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    ClemsonTacoma

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    The only rattle that I have that isn't my crap in the bed is behind the glovebox, just too lazy to fix it. It's not as quiet as my moms Lexus but it's pretty damn tight compared to other trucks. If you have ridden in an F-150 you wouldn't complain about yours.
     
  14. Mar 11, 2010 at 2:38 PM
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    Stirlinglyon

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    My old 1992 Taco is still as tight as the night before the wedding which isn't all bad as it has 358,000 miles on it. Unfortunately, I am looking for a newer one as the head gasket or gaskets leak water into the cooling system. Having it repaired is not an option as it would cost more than it's worth. Damned good truck. Absolutely nothing went wrong with it, just routine maintainance.

    Stirling










     
  15. Mar 11, 2010 at 2:42 PM
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    URBIKESUCKS

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    The rattle behind or what seems to be behind the glove box..... drives me crazy!! Anyone know of a fix. The wind noise is a pain as well.
     
  16. Mar 11, 2010 at 3:31 PM
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    fiestee23

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    05 Taco 73k miles.......... Only a seatbelt squeek on mine.
     
  17. Mar 11, 2010 at 3:40 PM
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    Khaos

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    59K and mine is not without its rattles and moans. My passenger seat makes noises on turns, as well as having rattling coming from the doors on both sides of my trucks, and my leaf spring squeak but that's from dirt trapped in there. I'll pull the door and seat apart and figure out whats up when the rain goes away.

    None of it can be heard when I have the stereo on.
     
  18. Mar 11, 2010 at 7:47 PM
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    tacobo670

    tacobo670 if you have to ask, u can't afford it

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    its a truck. find the rattle, get some foam padding/insulation and stick it. no more rattle.
    drive hard. drive fast. drive.
     
  19. Mar 11, 2010 at 8:41 PM
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    Gallo

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    4,400 miles and no problem yet,....
     
  20. Mar 12, 2010 at 12:46 PM
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    mhagen

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    my gen 1 rattled everywhere. my gen 2 does not. but the gen 2 is a pain in my ass. should have gotton a chevy
     

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