help for my own safety

JollyGreenGiant · 08-11-2008, 05:28 PM

i just got a 2000 lifted tacoma and im hearing parts rubbing or hitting against each other everytime i reverse the truck. i can hear it clearly coming from the front driver side wheel arm. i also see a leaking boot. could that be the cause of the problem? i can take a picture of it if needed. help would be much appreciated. ty

is this ok?

jason191918 · 08-11-2008, 06:42 PM

Pic would help.

Sounds like a CV is junk.

Tofer · 08-11-2008, 06:46 PM

pics would really help but i too am guessing bad CV

Spence1016 · 08-11-2008, 07:36 PM

slisdexia · 08-11-2008, 08:16 PM

I too, guess CV

dirtoyboy · 08-12-2008, 05:20 AM

Is it the picture in your avatar? If so, then thats your problem right there....

It's lifted ridiculously high and probably has horrible cv, driveshaft and steering angles

JollyGreenGiant · 08-12-2008, 07:07 PM

pix up Bump

dirtoyboy · 08-13-2008, 06:43 AM

Well the CVs are ruled out because there arent any! Its a dang 2wd....

Are there supposed to be bushings on the UCA's? I dont see any on one side...

Try customtacos.com....they are a street friendly site...this is an OFF ROAD site, 4wd

Oh and good luck!

EDIT: can we see a pic of your steering set up? I would imagine its pretty scary looking..

toyminator2000 · 08-13-2008, 06:43 AM

It's only 2wd with some unitentifiable lift so It can't be cv's or driveshaft. From the looks of that lift it could be almost anything.

Elton · 08-13-2008, 06:50 AM

im spechless

my thoughts about that lift in the front

ok lets seee how the rear end is lifted now

agent_j · 08-13-2008, 08:36 PM

WOW!!! Where's the control arm bushings? That looks way scary! I bet that rattles a lot.

jason191918 · 08-13-2008, 08:54 PM

Are you for serious? That is INSANE.

I too guess UCA bushings.

GDR · 08-16-2008, 01:49 AM

Elton · 08-16-2008, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JollyGreenGiant

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hmm i see a slight gap where the uca and that bottom thing can be banging together?

jimbos_4runner · 08-16-2008, 01:55 AM

Looks normal!!!!

NicCantDecide · 08-16-2008, 01:57 AM

and GDR wins the prize! Dunno how I missed that from the picture o_O

I hope the OP didn't spend more than $1000 on that truck cuz that lift is horrendous. Time to replace everything I say. More functional lift! Like none at all...cuz its a 2wd

Elton · 08-16-2008, 02:05 AM

lol i notice them bushing missing i just didn't wanna ruin everyone's fun

FredTJ · 08-16-2008, 10:15 AM

Also, look at what the dump a$$ PO did with that stupid stainless brake line.
There's an accident looking for a place to happen.

People, this is a PRIME example of how NOT to buy a vehicle, any vehicle.
If you don't have a clue about the mechanical and suspension, get it checked FIRST by a mechanic !!!!!

This poor soul is in for some fun fixing this thing up.

Fred

Blizzard · 08-16-2008, 12:44 PM

Wow! Apart from the UCA bushing, the truck is resting in the extension bumpstop, wich is metal! Scary...

David

FredTJ · 08-16-2008, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blizzard

Wow! Apart from the UCA bushing, the truck is resting in the extension bumpstop, wich is metal! Scary...

David

This poor thing is pretty pooched.
See my post above for the recommendation to anyone, buying any type of vehicle, and doesn't have the skills to check it over themselves.

Fred

08-11-2008, 05:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
JollyGreenGiant Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2	help for my own safety i just got a 2000 lifted tacoma and im hearing parts rubbing or hitting against each other everytime i reverse the truck. i can hear it clearly coming from the front driver side wheel arm. i also see a leaking boot. could that be the cause of the problem? i can take a picture of it if needed. help would be much appreciated. ty is this ok? Last edited by JollyGreenGiant : 08-12-2008 at 07:04 PM.

08-11-2008, 06:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tofer Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 5,758	pics would really help but i too am guessing bad CV __________________ 3genRunner: including parts from 3 generations of 4runners, '92 pickup, '80something Land Cruiser, Chevy truck, Ford sedan 89 4runner: Project DD. 3.0, needs a new tranny 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \| quad hauler, leaks oil but gets 26mpg 91 Honda Prelude: the Daily Driver WA, OR or CA wheeler?? Check out pacific-crawlers.com and check out yotaworks.com

08-11-2008, 07:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spence1016 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft.Lauderdale, FL Posts: 310	__________________ 2000 4Runner Limited V6 Auto... 2wd =[[[ Sony GT510 head unit, Kenwood 1700 watt max mono amp, Two 12 inch Polk Subs in ported box, 3 farad capacitor, neons in front footwells Foglights on bottom of rear bumper Optima Yellowtop, Kc daylighters on front bumper Vortex muffler and Trueflow airfilter

08-11-2008, 08:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
slisdexia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 169	I too, guess CV __________________ I blame the automatic transmission for the wussification of America 1983 Toyota Pickup. 22r, 5 spd, 4x4, totally sweet chrome steelies and Big 0 mesas 235/75-15s And floor mounted speed holes but only 50k on the rebuild!

08-13-2008, 06:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
toyminator2000 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 190	It's only 2wd with some unitentifiable lift so It can't be cv's or driveshaft. From the looks of that lift it could be almost anything. __________________ 1989 Pickup- 255,xxx miles, SAS, 5.29 v6 Detroit rear, FJ80 ARB Front, Bobbed bed, 95 4Runner front clip, 37" Swampers 1999 4Runner SR5 Sport Editon 1988 4Runner SR5 Blown up 3.slow 1992 Lexus SC400 Last edited by toyminator2000 : 08-13-2008 at 06:45 AM.

08-12-2008, 07:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
JollyGreenGiant Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2	pix up Bump

08-13-2008, 06:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toledo,Oregon Posts: 9,132	im spechless my thoughts about that lift in the front ok lets seee how the rear end is lifted now __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto mom 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

08-13-2008, 08:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
agent_j Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3	WOW!!! Where's the control arm bushings? That looks way scary! I bet that rattles a lot.

08-16-2008, 01:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
GDR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Corona Ca Posts: 17

08-16-2008, 01:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
jimbos_4runner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 33	Looks normal!!!!

08-16-2008, 01:57 AM	#16 (permalink)
NicCantDecide Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 165	and GDR wins the prize! Dunno how I missed that from the picture o_O I hope the OP didn't spend more than $1000 on that truck cuz that lift is horrendous. Time to replace everything I say. More functional lift! Like none at all...cuz its a 2wd

08-16-2008, 02:05 AM	#17 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toledo,Oregon Posts: 9,132	lol i notice them bushing missing i just didn't wanna ruin everyone's fun __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto mom 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

08-16-2008, 10:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
FredTJ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Age:59 Posts: 1,166	Also, look at what the dump a$$ PO did with that stupid stainless brake line. There's an accident looking for a place to happen. People, this is a PRIME example of how NOT to buy a vehicle, any vehicle. If you don't have a clue about the mechanical and suspension, get it checked FIRST by a mechanic !!!!! This poor soul is in for some fun fixing this thing up. Fred

08-16-2008, 12:44 PM	#19 (permalink)
Blizzard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Barcelona (Spain) Posts: 873	Wow! Apart from the UCA bushing, the truck is resting in the extension bumpstop, wich is metal! Scary... David __________________ '94 Toyota 4Runner 3.0 Turbo Diesel Intercooler – Trail-Gear 4'' SAS front, Trail-Gear 5'' rear leaves swap, 35x12.5x15 M/T's and too many things more to write...