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Periodic hum/vibration under car every ~3 seconds

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by grbergk, Sep 28, 2021.

  1. Sep 28, 2021 at 6:12 PM
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    grbergk

    grbergk [OP] Member

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    Getting this weird low frequency hum and vibration felt through gas pedal and floorboard while driving at around 30mph. Lasts <1 second and happens every 3 seconds. It's more pronounced while coasting but that might just be the lack of engine noise and vibrations. Also more pronounced when the truck is fully loaded up.

    Thought it was the U joints at first since there is sometimes that clunk when shifting to drive or reverse but I don't feel any play in them when I had it up on jacks.

    Any ideas??
     
  2. Sep 28, 2021 at 6:38 PM
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    Black DOG Lila

    Black DOG Lila Well-Known Member

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    Stock. EZ pass.Dump pass.Inspection sticker.Convict printed lic.plates.FG cap.
    Do you ever lube the driveshaft zerks?
     
  3. Sep 28, 2021 at 6:56 PM
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    grbergk

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    Not yet, don't have a grease gun yet. I noticed above the u joint behind the transfer case there's either grease/oil flung off onto the underside of the truck so either the previous owner greased it and the excess got flung around or it's been leaking
     
  4. Sep 28, 2021 at 7:01 PM
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    Black DOG Lila

    Black DOG Lila Well-Known Member

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    Might want to check Tcase fluid level
     
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  5. Sep 28, 2021 at 8:51 PM
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    Old green toyota

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    Oil leaks
    I'd grease everything and check the front wheelbearings. My rearshaft would clunk when coming to a stop, it was dry. Grease made the sound go away.
     
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  6. Sep 29, 2021 at 4:06 AM
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    TheMachinist

    TheMachinist I make things.

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    Rust and manure and new battery cables.
    Yep, and rear end as well.
     
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