02 Sport- front suspension noise issue (clicking)
03-10-2011, 10:35 AM
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02 Sport- front suspension noise issue (clicking)
2002 4runner Sport
881/906 OME combo
265/75/16
124,000 miles
I recently purchased some new tires and since i have quieter ride i have noticed a clicking noise from the front left side of the runner. At first i thought it was a rock in the tread but after cleaning the rocks out the sound is still there. I have had two shops look at it and it has left them scratching thier heads. Brakes are fine and the dust covers are not rubbing. There is no play in the wheel bearings or ball joints. We even checked the wheel caps just incase. The noise starts at about 20 mph and gets slightly louder as you approach 45 mph. I just noticed the noise but my old tires were loud and could have been hiding it. It sounds similar to a large rock in the tire treads but has a metalic click. Any thoughs or similar issues?
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Gilby
881/906 OME combo
265/75/16
124,000 miles
I recently purchased some new tires and since i have quieter ride i have noticed a clicking noise from the front left side of the runner. At first i thought it was a rock in the tread but after cleaning the rocks out the sound is still there. I have had two shops look at it and it has left them scratching thier heads. Brakes are fine and the dust covers are not rubbing. There is no play in the wheel bearings or ball joints. We even checked the wheel caps just incase. The noise starts at about 20 mph and gets slightly louder as you approach 45 mph. I just noticed the noise but my old tires were loud and could have been hiding it. It sounds similar to a large rock in the tire treads but has a metalic click. Any thoughs or similar issues?
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03-10-2011, 11:19 AM
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The noise is present in 2wd, AWD, and 4WD. While on the rack the noise was not present but returned once on the ground.
The noise is present in 2wd, AWD, and 4WD. While on the rack the noise was not present but returned once on the ground.
03-10-2011, 11:29 AM
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It could possibly be the new tires, I cant excatly remember, but there was something about sometimes a tire that has a manufactures flaw will have a bad spot and come apart inside and make a noise when driving, most people describe it like a piece of gum stuck to the tire. Maybe try rotating the tire and see if the noise follows.
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