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Suspension Squeak Diagnosis

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by xionsnow, May 18, 2024.

  1. May 18, 2024 at 7:08 PM
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    xionsnow

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    Hi everyone, in the last couple of days I have noticed a loud squeaking noise while turning my steering wheel on my 2011 tacoma 4x4 4.0

    I went and bought some silicon wd-40 and drenched all of the ball joints/ bushings and it still makes that gnarly sound (ahh so annoying). I'm thinking steering rack or tie rod issue but that just a rookies' guess at the end of the day. If any of you guys have had this issue, check out my video and let me know how you guys were able to fix it. Thank you so much in advance :)

    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4GTD4oJ8SJA

    -Xion
     
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  2. May 18, 2024 at 7:46 PM
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    I suspect ball joint/s, lower ones most likely.
    You might try jacking up the front end, engine off, unlock the steering column and feel around on the various joints while making the tires turn left and right.
    A squeak that loud you should be able to find easily by feel.
     
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  3. May 18, 2024 at 7:56 PM
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    Jonny_09_taco

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    I have the same squeaking noise and it goes away every time I put lubricant on the upper ball joint
     
  4. May 18, 2024 at 7:59 PM
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    xionsnow

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    what do you use to lubricate it?
     
  5. May 18, 2024 at 8:21 PM
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    Jonny_09_taco

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    I have the total chaos uca and I use the finish line lubricant for the uniballIMG_9258.jpg
     

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