Noise from suspension. Any ideas?

FORANA · 07-09-2004, 11:45 AM

Sups all. I have this squeaky, almost like a chirping noise when I go over bumps. I changed my rear shocks recently and the sound is still there so I know its not that. Anyone have any ideas what it is? I have exhausted my limited knowledge of suspensions.

Thanks all

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4-RUNNIN' FREAK · 07-09-2004, 03:19 PM

I have a similar noise. But I'm set on the fact that it is my brush guard causing it since I only have about 27k on it.
(Actually I don't even want to think it may be a suspension problem this soon)

Roadtripr · 07-12-2004, 10:17 AM

Check on the bushings, that is where I have found a problem on my truck

4Hummer · 07-12-2004, 11:39 AM

I have the fix for this.

1st you will need at least one friend and a 12pack of beer to fix this problem

2nd. Place said friend and beer into your 4x4

3rd. Drive out to your local 4x4 run. (drink beer)

4th. Find the biggest meanest mud hole at run. (drink more beer)

5th Drive threw mud hole (while drinking beer) several times at full throttle. (You must coat the entire undercarraige and all body pannels with mud for this fix to work.)

6th. Problem should now be fixed. but treatment may need to be re-applied at least once a month.

If this does not fix your noisey suspension repeat steps 2 to 5.

3.4v6 · 07-12-2004, 04:10 PM

does that maethod realyl work 4Hummer

but i have had the same prob with my lift. i pin pointed my squeeking to the leaf pack. i hosed the pack down with WD-40 (i know i know , probably not the best solution) and the noise went down a lot. still squeeks but not as bad.

Rick F. · 07-12-2004, 06:26 PM

Save yourself the gas. Just drink until your blind/deaf drunk. Problem solved!

PoBoy · 07-12-2004, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadtripr

Check on the bushings, that is where I have found a problem on my truck

Ditto...swaybar bushings - like $7 in parts from Toyota

4Hummer · 07-12-2004, 09:38 PM

Yes that method works. Maybe its the Canadian Mud ???

Maybe The Mud sound deadens the noise ? Maybe the Mud lubes whatever parts are ratteling, Maybe the mud cakes whatever parts are loose ?

I dunno but always works for me

Jason B · 07-13-2004, 07:06 AM

I have a slight squak from my sway bar bushing. Is WD 40 good enough? I really don't want to go to the dealer.

PoBoy · 07-13-2004, 07:37 AM

The rubber bushing is probably torn and is sliding out...so you are hitting metal on metal. WD40 will help for 5 mins of driving. The swaybar is like 4 botls...easy to drop out and replace the bushings.

Roadtripr · 07-13-2004, 09:54 AM

how do remove the bushing on the eye of the shock near the control arm (I have one that is torn and need replacment). Will the shock decompress and be a pain to get back in place?

cubuff4runner · 07-13-2004, 10:11 AM

Do you have the cone bumpstops? On many 4runners the top of the spring will squeek where it is metal on metal. The cone bumpstops put a small rubber barrier between them. The bushings also will cause squeeking, even if they aren't bad. Mine would start to squeek a few months after lubing them. I finally got sick of pulling them off the grease them up and tapped grease fittings into the mounts. So far so good.

Adam F · 07-13-2004, 05:36 PM

I had a squeaking noise like that and it turned out to be loose top shock nuts on the front suspension.

07-09-2004, 03:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
4-RUNNIN' FREAK Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NNJ Posts: 3,951	I have a similar noise. But I'm set on the fact that it is my brush guard causing it since I only have about 27k on it. (Actually I don't even want to think it may be a suspension problem this soon) __________________ '02 4Runner - '06 XRunner Breakdancing www.BadgeYourRide.com Check this out Multi-Touch Interaction Research http://mrl.nyu.edu/~jhan/ftirtouch/ Highest Xmax 6.5" subwoofer made Total Posts: 32,218 (75.35 posts per day) [/center] [/color] Still A Neon Last edited by 4-RUNNIN' FREAK; 07-09-2004 at 03:20 PM.

07-12-2004, 10:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Roadtripr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 927	Check on the bushings, that is where I have found a problem on my truck __________________ Carsten -------------------------- 99 4runner SR5 4x4 5spd

07-12-2004, 11:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
4Hummer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,975	I have the fix for this. 1st you will need at least one friend and a 12pack of beer to fix this problem 2nd. Place said friend and beer into your 4x4 3rd. Drive out to your local 4x4 run. (drink beer) 4th. Find the biggest meanest mud hole at run. (drink more beer) 5th Drive threw mud hole (while drinking beer) several times at full throttle. (You must coat the entire undercarraige and all body pannels with mud for this fix to work.) 6th. Problem should now be fixed. but treatment may need to be re-applied at least once a month. If this does not fix your noisey suspension repeat steps 2 to 5. __________________ Michael 1991 4Runner 22RE. CHOP www.obsessiveoffroadclub.com

07-12-2004, 04:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
3.4v6 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Daly City, CA Posts: 900	does that maethod realyl work 4Hummer but i have had the same prob with my lift. i pin pointed my squeeking to the leaf pack. i hosed the pack down with WD-40 (i know i know , probably not the best solution) and the noise went down a lot. still squeeks but not as bad. __________________ =Jason= 2001 Tacoma DC PreReunner SR5 (looks stock to me) S/C and some other crap

07-12-2004, 06:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rick F. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Far western Kentucky (transplanted from central PA) Posts: 1,063	Save yourself the gas. Just drink until your blind/deaf drunk. Problem solved! __________________ '00 SR5, Desert Dune: 4" Deckplate, Amsoil TS-115, Bilsteins, Brembo rotors w/Performance Friction pads, Fiam Highway Blasters, Sylvania Silverstars, Hella Micro DE Fog Lights w/Hella Yellow Star Lamps - SOLD 1/24/09 '08 Sport, Salsa Red: Hella Optilux fogs, Silverstar Ultra Hi beams. Pending: Borla dual catback, CAI, shocks

07-12-2004, 09:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
4Hummer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,975	Yes that method works. Maybe its the Canadian Mud ??? Maybe The Mud sound deadens the noise ? Maybe the Mud lubes whatever parts are ratteling, Maybe the mud cakes whatever parts are loose ? I dunno but always works for me __________________ Michael 1991 4Runner 22RE. CHOP www.obsessiveoffroadclub.com

07-13-2004, 07:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jason B Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA-PA Posts: 1,912	I have a slight squak from my sway bar bushing. Is WD 40 good enough? I really don't want to go to the dealer. __________________ Jason B 4Runner Limited For Toyota/SUV Accessories, please visit *www.burtmanindustries.com* My 4Runner Website Email: jason@burtmanindustries.com Live Chat/Message Board: http://get.to/jasonforum AOL/AIM: JNB133

07-13-2004, 07:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
PoBoy Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,000	The rubber bushing is probably torn and is sliding out...so you are hitting metal on metal. WD40 will help for 5 mins of driving. The swaybar is like 4 botls...easy to drop out and replace the bushings. __________________ So I sold my '96 4Runner to get married...I was sad. BUT NOT ANY MORE! Check out my 1985 4Runner with 32,xxx miles! PoBoyTech.Net

07-13-2004, 09:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
Roadtripr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 927	how do remove the bushing on the eye of the shock near the control arm (I have one that is torn and need replacment). Will the shock decompress and be a pain to get back in place? __________________ Carsten -------------------------- 99 4runner SR5 4x4 5spd

07-13-2004, 10:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
cubuff4runner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 1,023	Do you have the cone bumpstops? On many 4runners the top of the spring will squeek where it is metal on metal. The cone bumpstops put a small rubber barrier between them. The bushings also will cause squeeking, even if they aren't bad. Mine would start to squeek a few months after lubing them. I finally got sick of pulling them off the grease them up and tapped grease fittings into the mounts. So far so good. __________________ 96' 4Runner SAS - 87 Waggy 44 Aussie Locker & Alloy Shafts, 63" Chevy Rear Leaf Conversion, Inchworm Dual Crawler, PSC Hydro Assist, FROR Full Floater Rockfrogs Pics

07-13-2004, 05:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
Adam F Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 2,397	I had a squeaking noise like that and it turned out to be loose top shock nuts on the front suspension. __________________ 88 4Runner. 350 V8, R150 5-speed. SAS, 36" TSL's, elocker rear

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