wierd front end noise

super dave · 12-14-2006, 06:48 AM

i got a 88 runner...stupid me driving with the hubs locked on the freeway half snow half clear.....i was doing 60k not in 4wd but i had the hubs locked and heard a hiddious dddddddd sound..... so i slowed down and the sound went away...i sped up and went 2k and there the sound was again front driverside wheel...what the f***. slow down unlock my hubs ,no problem....get to work check my hubs ,no crap in them.....
hubs locked 2wd = intermitten sound comes and goes
hubs locked 4wd= same thing
2wd unlocked hubs= no sound
4wd unlocked hubs= no sound
oh yeah i changed my diff oil, no shavings or chunks
please help

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toyota_mdt_tech · 12-14-2006, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by super dave

i got a 88 runner...stupid me driving with the hubs locked on the freeway half snow half clear.....i was doing 60k not in 4wd but i had the hubs locked and heard a hiddious dddddddd sound..... so i slowed down and the sound went away...i sped up and went 2k and there the sound was again front driverside wheel...what the f***. slow down unlock my hubs ,no problem....get to work check my hubs ,no crap in them.....
hubs locked 2wd = intermitten sound comes and goes
hubs locked 4wd= same thing
2wd unlocked hubs= no sound
4wd unlocked hubs= no sound
oh yeah i changed my diff oil, no shavings or chunks
please help

Do a search in here for "spindle lubricator"

tc · 12-14-2006, 05:55 PM

Wow - alot of spindle bushing problems lately (and mine were first!) LOL

mr toytech · 12-14-2006, 06:28 PM

sounds like spindle bushings. mine do the same thing. check w/ toyota because there is a service bullitan that replaces the inner bushing w/ a needle bearing that will elemenate the noise for good. unless it goes bad!!

toyota_mdt_tech · 12-14-2006, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tc

Wow - alot of spindle bushing problems lately (and mine were first!) LOL

The cold weather brings them out. Dont do the needle bearing. I explained why in my lengthy post under "spindle lubricator"

notanymore · 12-15-2006, 10:26 PM

my truck does the same thing, i kinda forgot about it over the summer and was wondering how hard is it to fix that?

tc · 12-16-2006, 07:30 AM

Very easy - especially if you can build the tool toyota_mdt_tech built.

Mister Willie · 12-16-2006, 09:02 PM

Yo I Got a tech write up coming up on how to lube the spindle bushings if you aren't as skilled as our buddy Toyota MDT Tech. Its a little more involved than a spindle lubricating tool, but it will get the job done. As soon as I can get some pictures on my computer of how I was suggesting doing it, I'll write it up for everyone who wants to know!

Also, it sounds alot like those spindle bushings to answer the question. I fought with those things for 9 hours trying to put the needle bearing in, and in the end, I just lubed them and they work,

12-14-2006, 05:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,875	Wow - alot of spindle bushing problems lately (and mine were first!) LOL __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

12-14-2006, 06:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
mr toytech Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2006 Location: kc mo Posts: 532	sounds like spindle bushings. mine do the same thing. check w/ toyota because there is a service bullitan that replaces the inner bushing w/ a needle bearing that will elemenate the noise for good. unless it goes bad!! __________________ my truck new my truck now with TRD wheels and custom exhaust 93 toyota 3.0 manual trans. jeeps are so cute even barbie has one!!!

12-16-2006, 07:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,875	Very easy - especially if you can build the tool toyota_mdt_tech built. __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

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notanymore Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wenatchee WA Posts: 972	my truck does the same thing, i kinda forgot about it over the summer and was wondering how hard is it to fix that?

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Mister Willie Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,151	Yo I Got a tech write up coming up on how to lube the spindle bushings if you aren't as skilled as our buddy Toyota MDT Tech. Its a little more involved than a spindle lubricating tool, but it will get the job done. As soon as I can get some pictures on my computer of how I was suggesting doing it, I'll write it up for everyone who wants to know! Also, it sounds alot like those spindle bushings to answer the question. I fought with those things for 9 hours trying to put the needle bearing in, and in the end, I just lubed them and they work,

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