Washington Wet Wheelers
May 1, 2014 | 01:02 PM
#141
I've got huge problems. Terrible noise coming from my rear diff/axle area. Started earlier this week I thought it was something I left in the back of the truck rolling forward on the bed as I came to a stop (sounded just like that). I realize today that is not the case as it is happening when the truck moves forward at all. I'm going to have my girl take a video of it when she gets home. I fear my diff has grenaded. ˟˟˟˟ me.
Last edited by SqWADoosh; May 1, 2014 at 01:04 PM.
May 1, 2014 | 01:08 PM
#142
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Seattle, WA
Ouch that sucks..
I would recommend putting her up and pulling the tires off, might be something as simple as a rock or something caught in the rim.
If nothing else it will let you spin the wheels to help isolate the noise.
I would recommend putting her up and pulling the tires off, might be something as simple as a rock or something caught in the rim.
If nothing else it will let you spin the wheels to help isolate the noise.
May 1, 2014 | 01:15 PM
#143
I live in a condo unfortunately. Closest garage I have at my disposal is an hour away and as it sits right now I cant drive more than 2 miles an hour without a terrible noise.
May 1, 2014 | 02:33 PM
#145
May 1, 2014 | 03:16 PM
#146
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Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Seattle, WA
Oh man, that's hilarious. I had horrible sounds in my front end at full crank from pretty much the same thing. I thought my CV's were going to blow up, turned out it was just the tires rubbing on a little piece of plastic that was sticking out in the wheel well.
May 1, 2014 | 03:17 PM
#147
LOL. Any idea where to get new mudflaps?
May 2, 2014 | 04:03 PM
#150
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From: Seattle, WA
Try the wrecking yard. I don't like the stock mud flaps. I think they are too stiff and easily torn. I made some new ones, using an OEM mud flap as a template I bought some heavy duty semi truck mud flaps and cut two out of each one. Then I used some vinyl to make the 4WD logo on them. They are muc tougher, cheaper and look stock.
May 3, 2014 | 09:37 AM
#153
May 4, 2014 | 08:02 PM
#158
How many miles did you have on that motor? I would be pissed. Where is that crappy engine builder located? I did a HG myself not to long ago on my 22re and forgot to chase the head bolt threads. Got false torque readings and lost all compression in 1,3,4. I feel your pain at least you get to blame somebody else. I had to yell at the guy in the mirror. 
. Good luck and keep us posted.
. Good luck and keep us posted.
May 4, 2014 | 08:33 PM
#159
Getting a whole new set will cost almost $100 which is rediculous, I paid less for the wheels, so I'm trying to find some elsewhere. I tried Pick-a-part on 99 because they pull the wheels off all the vehicles in there and I figured they'd have buckets full of the things, but when I went there I was told someone just took all of them the day before 
. Right now I'm seeing if MightyMouse, one of the members here, can get them. He started a thread a while back saying he has access to what is basically a Toyota graveyard and can get any part you want. Seems like he's gotten a lot of stuff for a lot of people here so it's worth a shot. PM'd him yesterday, just waiting to hear back. We'll see, If I can't get them by other means I'll just have to break down and buy new ones. I just hate to spend more on lug nuts than I spent on wheels.
. Right now I'm seeing if MightyMouse, one of the members here, can get them. He started a thread a while back saying he has access to what is basically a Toyota graveyard and can get any part you want. Seems like he's gotten a lot of stuff for a lot of people here so it's worth a shot. PM'd him yesterday, just waiting to hear back. We'll see, If I can't get them by other means I'll just have to break down and buy new ones. I just hate to spend more on lug nuts than I spent on wheels.. I got really lucky.
May 4, 2014 | 09:06 PM
#160
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From: Seattle, WA
If you haven't found lug nuts yet let me know I will look through my garage. I know I have a set somewhere I have been kicking around. If I come up with it make me an offer. I will look tomorrow as I have to clean up the garage and pull her in. Got a set of flame thrower injectors to sample. I got really lucky.
. I got really lucky.
