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Squeaking Front End

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by t_shurtz, May 26, 2023.

  1. May 26, 2023 at 7:24 PM
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    t_shurtz

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    I purchased my 2017 Tacoma TRD sport about 6 months ago. A couple days after the purchase I started noticing a squeaking noise coming from the front end, noticeably over uneven surfaces. I took in to the dealer to have it looked at. Of course they say it was just dirty and everything looked fine. Problem not solved. I took matters into my own hands and decided to put a RC lift kit on to replace the struts, UCA’s, Leafs and shocks, thinking that would eliminate the problem. It did for a couple weeks, then the squeak returned. I then focused on the front body mounts and replaced those, which were pretty worn. However that did not fix the problem either. I’m not sure what else it could be or what I should attack next. Any suggestions would be appreciated
     
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  2. May 26, 2023 at 7:34 PM
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    Welcome to TW…can you get a video of the noise?
     
  3. May 26, 2023 at 10:05 PM
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    I’ll post one tomorrow, I’ll try to capture it as best I can without a selfie stick or go pro!
     
  4. May 27, 2023 at 8:45 AM
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    Wait.. so you put a Rough country lift to get rid of the squeak??

    o_O
     
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  5. May 27, 2023 at 8:47 AM
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    Everyone needs an excuse, right?
     
  6. May 27, 2023 at 8:48 AM
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    Did your lift address the tie rods or ball joints?
     
  7. May 27, 2023 at 10:55 AM
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    No it didn’t, they look to be in good shape, though. I could be wrong.
     
  8. May 27, 2023 at 12:01 PM
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    I can’t seem to figure out how to post a video clip. It won’t let me upload from my camera roll or as a file
     
  9. May 27, 2023 at 12:12 PM
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    Upload to YouTube then post link
     
  10. May 27, 2023 at 3:01 PM
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    You should be able to do it by clicking "upload a file" at the bottom
     
  11. May 27, 2023 at 3:02 PM
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    That's about the only thing left I can think of since you pretty much replaced everything else that's not actively spinning.
     
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  12. May 27, 2023 at 3:42 PM
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  14. May 27, 2023 at 5:04 PM
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    Thanks, I guess I’ll try to tackle those next and see if that does the trick.
     
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  15. May 27, 2023 at 5:17 PM
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    Maybe try spraying some WD-40 on things gradually and see when it stops
     
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