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?

 

Pic would help.

Sounds like a CV is junk.

 

pics would really help but i too am guessing bad CV

 

 

I too, guess CV

 

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

 

pix up Bump

 

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..

 

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.

 

im spechless my thoughts about that lift in the front ok lets seee how the rear end is lifted now

 

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

 

Are you for serious? That is INSANE.

I too guess UCA bushings.

 

 

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

 

Looks normal!!!!

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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