Squeaky noise

[JDC 07]

I've had a squeaky noise from the suspension area since I first got it. The dealer said its a factory defect and there's nothing they can do about it. Anyone learn of any solutions? (The noise comes from the bars I believe support the suspension not sure of the name...)

 

[whippersnapper02]

If it's from the rear then it sounds like the leaf springs. You can try putting anti seize between the leafs but that won't permanently cure the issue. Simply spraying them with high pressure water will fix the noise for a short time. One guy took the whole pack apart and put pieces of bicycle inner tube between them.

 

[JDC 07]

Yeah those are the ones causing the noise! Oh ok and if I replace the suspension system to lift it and get new ones will that help solve it

 

[whippersnapper02]

It may work but there is no guarantee that the new ones will stay quiet.

Stock height replacement: http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/05uptacohdleafsprings.htm

There are other options on that site too.

 

[JDC 07]

Cool thanks

 

[dirtysouthyota]

So ive got kind of the same problem but in the front.. whenever i go over a bump s especially on a dirt road it sounds like everything shakes individualy and squeaks to the point where it sounds like its gonna fall apart. Im not too sure what it is and its scaring me

 

[whippersnapper02]

The front could be anything. There are way more movement points up front. I would check all the bushings.

 

[dirtysouthyota]

Thank you

 

[whippersnapper02]

Sorry to be so vague. What year is your truck and do you have a lift?

 

[dirtysouthyota]

07 and no I dont

 

[smokinjoe]

sway bar bushings and end links

 

[Greg's06]

I have the same problem but up front and I'm thinking its a ball joint

 

[dirtysouthyota]

Both my shocks are leaking and my lower left ball joint boot is ripped

 

[Shawn Smith]

Depending on the year there is a recall for leaf springs for Tacoma's I have a 2008 Reg cab 4x4 2.7 and I went to the dealership and they replaced both leaf springs. Also there's a recall for undercoating depending on the climate were you live. I live in Rome NY.