Help with suspension

my prerunner is making this very loud squeak only when i go on reverse...! Not driving,just on reverse.. i whent to stealership and said that i needed to change my leaf pack .! Is that true,anyone had this happen before..? Please help so i can get rid of this anoing sound when i go on reverse.. everyone looks at my truck when i go on reverse,and they are not complementing..!

 

I've encountered this problem from a bad you joint in my driveshaft

 

you sure its not brake pads?

 

Possitive its not brake pads. Noice is from leaf springs or shocks. But i want to be sure before i start spending $&

 

Wrong thread my man, check your U-bolts

 

Any idea what the specks are on them..! Thanks for the info

 

The first thing to try is the WD40 'test' like this guy did https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/finally-killed-that-retched-leaf-spring-squeak.451011/

While only temporary, if it's the springs/bushings it should at least lessen if not stop the sound.

However, the whole 'reverse only' does not make any sense to me if this is the issue. Have you actually looked at the springs? None are broken?

You can try tightening up the ubolts. Don't worry about torque too much, just make them tight, and a pinch more. If they were loose, you'll know it when you start turning them.

How do you know it's not the brakes? Very classic of a rear shoe out of position or a front pad shifting in the caliper.

And as others have said, U joints and center bearing are possibles as well.

Using a dealer for something like this is pricey. Find a quality independent mechanic if you can't DIY.

 

Thank yyou all for ur help..! And coments. I tried the wd40 and at first it was gone. But truthfully now that i asked my wife she said she went over a curve few days ago and now it mkaes this sound. But i will re-tighten the u bolts and go from there. Thanks again all..!

 

WD40 will never last more than a few days, or the first rain storm. It's just a testing method.

Read the rest of the thread for solutions that don't involve being pillaged by the dealer.

 

Try re torque your cam bolts. Mine made that sound going over small bumps and reverse.

 

Well as of now i am going with new leaf springs and see if that makes a diference..! I have the recalls on and will have to bring it in and have toyota replace them