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Squeaking front end that can't be tracked down!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JustADummyInATaco, May 16, 2017.

  1. May 16, 2017 at 8:30 PM
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    JustADummyInATaco

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    So I've had this deep sqeaking creaking noise from my front end for a while now and can't seem to get it to go away. I've got 101k miles, running a 6 inch lift. All my coils and such are good to go, and I just got my rack and pinion system and outer and inner tie rods replaced. Also replaced the strut bushing on my left side. Thought that would fix my issues but nope, still prevalent. I had the truck jacked up the other day for repairs and worked the drivers side upper and lower ball joints and they seemed fine. I don't know where to look at this point. The squeeking comes and goes, but is most present at low speeds when starting off from a dead stop or from turning at low speeds. When the truck Is sitting still, I cannot replicate it by turning the tires or by pressing down on the front end of the truck to compress and decompress the front struts. What the heck should I look for?
     
  2. May 16, 2017 at 8:31 PM
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    Silverspool

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  3. May 16, 2017 at 8:32 PM
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    JustADummyInATaco

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    Isn't them unless it's the passengers side which I doubt. I worked the drivers side pretty good to remove my cool and it was quiet and smooth.
     
  4. May 16, 2017 at 9:01 PM
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    Rosscopeeko

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    I'd say the LCA bushings as well. My truck had an annoying squeak that would come and go. Everything seemed tight. I installed my home 884 springs and went in for an alignment and learned that my LCA bushings were seized to my alignment cam bolts. I replaced everything and the squeak was gone.
     
  5. May 17, 2017 at 12:41 AM
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    Jimmyh

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    I agree. Squeaking and creaking in the front end at low speed is very typical of upper and / or lower control arm bushings.
     
  6. May 17, 2017 at 12:57 AM
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  7. May 17, 2017 at 1:13 AM
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    bullaculla

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    Remove entire front suspension, then drive around. If it doesn't squeak anymore, it's the suspension. If it still squeaks, then you know it's something else :D
     
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  8. May 17, 2017 at 1:39 AM
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    You joke but I was at that point trying to find my squeak... and am pretty much there now trying to get this fucking thing to drive straight without feeling like I'm going to die
     
  9. May 17, 2017 at 1:41 AM
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    Yeah, I've had a few bad squeaks, groans, and clunks I had a hard time tracking down. I actually had my wife drive my truck back and forth over smooth concrete with me under the truck holding on to crossmembers getting dragged while trying to listen for it. Believe me, I know that feel bro.
     
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  10. May 17, 2017 at 3:46 AM
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    justdoit

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  11. May 17, 2017 at 5:19 AM
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    Justanotherhemi

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    I had an annoying squeak that could not be fixed with suspension part swap. It turned out to be the bushings for the core support on the passenger side had worn through the rubber and was rubbing metal on metal. Hope it helps
     
  12. May 17, 2017 at 5:30 AM
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    Lube sway bar bushings?
     

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