Name that noise
07-07-2012, 07:12 PM
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Name that noise
Update: FIXED!!!!!!!
Have a 91 4runner with auto hubs. Its making an awfull noise.
Video - you can hear it about 20 seconds in:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaYQH...&feature=g-upl
I thought it was the bearings, so I replaced the front and rear bearings and races. I also tried the needle lube trick for the steering spindle bearings.
It happens at any speed when the truck is in 2H. I cant get it to make the noise in 4H or on the lift. Definitely coming from the front passenger side. I'm at a loss.
Any ideas?
Have a 91 4runner with auto hubs. Its making an awfull noise.
Video - you can hear it about 20 seconds in:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaYQH...&feature=g-upl
I thought it was the bearings, so I replaced the front and rear bearings and races. I also tried the needle lube trick for the steering spindle bearings.
It happens at any speed when the truck is in 2H. I cant get it to make the noise in 4H or on the lift. Definitely coming from the front passenger side. I'm at a loss.
Any ideas?
Last edited by pploco; 07-14-2012 at 09:29 AM.
07-07-2012, 07:28 PM
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i have a 1993 4runner, same deal with that noise, when i replaced the cv axle, i damaged the c-ring, i replaced my c-ring aka snap ring, and noise is gone....try low range offroad they have them for about 3$
07-07-2012, 08:24 PM
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sure is, pull the dust cap off, pull one little bolt out the center, then there is 6 or 8 nuts with acorns in them, pull the nuts off, use a hammer and tap on top of the hub, the acorns will start to pop out, after that is removed you should see the c ring
07-07-2012, 08:51 PM
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Hmmm, I'll try that, but can't see how a bad clip would make that noise. Also should mention that it started making that sound all of the sudden. No bump, curb check, just driving.
07-07-2012, 10:23 PM
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mine does/did the same thing, i need to replace the other side, all send you the links, im not sure why but they keep getting stretched, if i replace them every 3,000 miles noise stops
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07-07-2012, 10:27 PM
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07-08-2012, 09:52 AM
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Are the main hub nuts tight with the lock ring tabs bent into place? That sound makes me think of bearings unseating and rubbing in places they shouldn't be...
What auto hubs are you referring to? I was under the impression that Toyota was using the ADD system with fully-locked hubs during these years. My 90 had the ADD anyway.
What auto hubs are you referring to? I was under the impression that Toyota was using the ADD system with fully-locked hubs during these years. My 90 had the ADD anyway.
07-11-2012, 12:28 PM
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So I pulled the hub and removed the spindle bushings. I don't see any serious signs of wear - that is before I destroyed the outer bushing trying to get it out. 
You'd think with all the racket, if it were spindle bushings, there would be serious damage. Dunno - I really hope this solves the problem
You'd think with all the racket, if it were spindle bushings, there would be serious damage. Dunno - I really hope this solves the problem
07-11-2012, 09:39 PM
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I had the exact same noise when I lifted my blazer, ended up having to get an extra cv joint to correct the driveshaft angle but it sounded EXACTLY like that!! And it was intermittent. But I have no idea what that means or if It helps you just thought it was weird it's the same noise.
