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Front left suspension clicking sound

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Fused_Taco, May 7, 2021.

  1. May 7, 2021 at 2:37 PM
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    Fused_Taco

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    So I've been having a clicking noise for awhile now and have no clue what it is. I get the noise left front suspension when I hit dips or just anything that really pushes suspension up so can anyone help? I have a video clip of it but it won't load on here for some reason
     
  2. May 9, 2021 at 8:00 PM
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    Ganjafornia

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    Same thing happened to my 18 Offroad 4x4
    Clicking and clacking on dips and speed bumps

    Dealership changed both front shocks and problem solved


    Hope this helps
     
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  3. May 9, 2021 at 8:03 PM
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    PuckerbuttPliny

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    Mine has been doing this since I had <5k miles on if, dealership swears they can’t recreate it (even after driving with them and pointing it out).
     
  4. May 9, 2021 at 8:13 PM
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    Lt. Dangle

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    Stock or is it modded?
     
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  5. May 9, 2021 at 8:26 PM
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    Thegenerik1

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    My 2018 does it too.
     
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  6. May 9, 2021 at 8:38 PM
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    Check the torque
     
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  7. May 9, 2021 at 8:40 PM
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    PinStripes

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    This. Check the linkage nuts and possibly the mounts. Loose sway bar makes clicks.
     
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  8. May 9, 2021 at 10:56 PM
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    My truck is stock 2017 offroad 14500 miles
     
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  9. May 9, 2021 at 10:58 PM
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    I was going to stop into the dealer cause I did get oil change and rotate then noticed after that.....
     
  10. May 9, 2021 at 11:48 PM
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    INSAYN

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    Check your wheel torque. If not matched, it could make sounds.

    Torque should be 81ft-lbs
     
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  11. May 9, 2021 at 11:54 PM
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  12. May 10, 2021 at 3:24 AM
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    Mine has done it as long as i can remember.
     
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  13. May 10, 2021 at 3:45 AM
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    My body mount bushing did this. Replaced under warranty
     
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  14. May 10, 2021 at 3:50 AM
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    Same^^^
     
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