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Hubcap noise (audio clip)

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by seligman, May 17, 2009.

  1. May 17, 2009 at 3:43 PM
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    seligman

    seligman [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Listen to this recording I made:
    http://www.zshare.net/audio/60156745e76f073e/

    The front right hubcap on my 1996 Tacoma is making this noise. I can't figure out how or why. When I remove it, the sound goes away.

    In the recording, I coasted from 0 to 20 MPH and stopped again, all with the engine off.

    Any ideas?
     
  2. May 17, 2009 at 4:32 PM
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    SaltySteve

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    Without being there to tool with it it's hard to say. When you take it off and shake it does it sound like anything is loose?
     
  3. May 17, 2009 at 4:42 PM
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    That's just it. Nothing appears loose.

    Weird.
     
  4. May 17, 2009 at 6:28 PM
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    bent rim or hub cap?
     
  5. May 17, 2009 at 6:34 PM
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    BeefTaco

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    Two things I would try make sure the air pressure in your tires is set
    to spec's and try moving it to the rear to see if the noise goes away.
     
  6. May 17, 2009 at 8:33 PM
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    wildjerseyfirefighter

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    what kind of hubcaps do you have? Any pics?
     
  7. May 18, 2009 at 3:25 PM
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    seligman

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    The hubcaps are the original Tacoma style introduced in 1995 on the standard size 2WD models.
     

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