Scotty Kilmer had some good advice for preventative maintenance. Get some AT-205 reseal put in a spray bottle and spyay on rubber boots bushings and rubber parts twice a year or at least once a year. Rejuvinates rubber. Bushings will still probably wear but should last far longer.
I have a 2003 Tacoma and have learned the hard way. I had the front struts replaced twice. The first time I went to after market which was too harsh of a ride. The second time I had OEM struts installed but then realized I should have had the whole strut and spring assembly replaced, not just the strut. One side rides a little stiffer than the other. The trucks is completely stock.
it is probably a combination of worn suspension parts, like you showed us. That squeak sounded mostly like dry ball joint, which I had on another vehicle.
Oh man!!!! I just replaced my struts with Moog. Exactly what he is showing. Front end of my truck droops so bad I was going to put back on original springs. Dang!!! Moog used to be good stuff. I paid extra for it too. I wish I would have seen this video and comments before I put it on. Thanks for the info.
I have a 1998 Montero that sound has been haunting me for years, ive greased and lubed everything I can see but to know where its coming from helps alot thanks!
Thank you very much my dear friend! I was just hoping to find out about was wrong with my Tacoma!! and your video happens to appear in my list!! Thank you very much God Bless you!! You are the master of Toyota Tacoma and tundra!!
My e150 van is making this sound from the front, might be the same issue. I lifted it and the ball joints are gone. Didn't even check the shock, will need to check that too. Thanks for the sound.
i hope that lower ball joint is not Moog like the struts... LBJ is one of those where you want OEM on these gen tacoma/4runner. Love the "low" mileage though!!!
I bet those strut bushings lasted a year or less. I went through the same thing on my 4Runner. I bought ready-made struts and thought I was good. I put less than 10K on them. Bushings were toast, alignment was off, I was in disbelief. This was not neglect, as others are commenting. Lesson learned. It's KYB or better from here on out.
Thanks for the clues....working on a 2017 Tacoma with after market Fox 2.5 lift suspension. About 33k miles and the damn thing sounds like a piece of junk....people, dogs, cats ex-mother-in-laws all look when you turn down their street!! Performance wise it's a gem and I drive Tacomas for the last 25 years. Here I've a '17 model, $50k truck and I've never had creaking near this bad in any of them (3)....of course the dealership is not an option at this point, the last thing the lazy accessories mngr wants to do is call back on a squeaky vehicle....makes me wonder if they upgraded this thing to spec at the dealership, after all this is the same dealer who somehow didn't tighten the drain plug on the oil pan when last changing the oil on my wife's 4Runner! Anyway....probably TMI
02 tundra has same issue. I replaced all the shocks and still have the issue. Any other common areas that might be causing that noise? Almost makes me think it maybe coming from the lower control arm bushings?
I have a second gen Tacoma that has made that noise very random on wooed bumps and quick grade changes until last week. Now my truck sounds like that. 2012 Tacoma. Should I look at the same thing or do I need to look somewhere else? Thanks. Love watching your videos. You talk to us amateurs in a way we understand
I have to look but my tacoma is a 2016 and squeaks I will look thank you even though the shocks aren't bad you replace them it didn't start to squeak until I went through a big mud puddle
When I reach 70 kph a heard a humming sound under the toyota innova, then when I reach 80 kph the hummning sound gone, i already check all the wheel bearings an there is no problem, can you give us an advise on how to remove the humming sound under. Truly From Philippines sir.
I would check the upper and lower ball joints very carefully? The upper you showed in the video is Not OEM. It has a grease zerk. The lower ball joints may have never been changed. They make that sound while sitting still and turning the wheel back and forth just a little. They fail not long after you start hearing squeeks! I have a 98 Tacoma TRD 4wd 270k miles and the original Bilstein struts never had that bushing fail? I just replaced with Bilstein 5100's. OEM only Ball joints on all Toyota Trucks! Your life hangs on them! Literally!
Love the videos. Are there any aftermarket suspension makers that you would recommend? Is this really the case of Moog parts being low quality or were they just old or possibly installed wrong? I’ve priced Toyota dealer shocks and struts but they are crazy high. I was looking at both Moog and KYB for my Avalon.
What type of vehicle and what is your driving type of terrain? Bilstein and Old Man Emu are great shocks but it all depends on what type of ride you want and your budget.
It’s an Avalon, I just want to keep the ride close to stock, just highway driving, obviously it isn’t an off-road vehicle. I don’t think Bilstein makes anything for that car.
@@bbccat2 that was my bad. For some reason when I responded I was thinking of the Tacoma. I wonder if the spring rate is different on the Lexus? I have a 2014 Avalon Hybrid with 65k on it. It is still quite smooth. But when it comes time to replace I hope to find the best for my needs. Some of the KYB shocks have mixed reviews. I wonder if TRD also might have shocks for your application.
Stick with only KYB or parts from the dealer when it comes to suspension bc some jobs are not worth the hassle. Never had any good experiences with Moog, or other cheap suspension parts from other companies
So I have a 2018 rav 4 with a little over 41,000 miles and my wheels creak when turning the steering wheel slowly and when I’m out driving not turning the wheel just slowly going forward I can here almost like a squishy squeaking sound then I go faster and it goes away, this all happened after I hit a pothole going around 45 50.
To be honest after 100K miles I would refresh the bushes and all suspension components. They are not going to working within the specification they are meant to.
I have a 2008 vw R32 and I changed the struts the ball joints the control arms and my car still makes this crunchy squeaking noise. Anybody know what else it could be?
I keep warping brake rotors on my 1998 4Runner. I upgraded to Tundra calipers and rotors. They have warped again. Is this a common issue? I think it has to do with rear drums going out of adjustment too often.
Check the REAR brakes. If they are not functioning correctly, the front are doin 100% of stopping, overheating! Also, did you cross torque lugnuts to spec? Uneven torque can also warp rotors.
I have a 99 Four runner with this same issue, but it was caused by leaking rear end seal. Leaked oil on the rear brakes. Common problem with this gen Toy from what I hear.
@@stoneyboycurtis6887 My issue ended up being crappy rotors and pads. I put EBC rotors on over a year ago and they have been excellent after 15k miles.
I also read that you’re suppose to properly break in new brake rotors and pads. There’s a couple step method in doing so. I have some R1 concepts slotted rotors and heavy duty ceramic pads coming for my ‘02 tundra.
I am having this happen to my 2018 Tacoma the driver side completely collapsed I'm replacing the whole strut assembly with biltstene 5100s and old man emu 2887
Yep I had the whole strut assembly and lower ball joint replaced, I don't hear the loud grinding like I use to no more, but the squeaking is still happening. I guess bushings have no chance on these trucks.
Nothing is built to last anymore. Moog use to buy a good shock / strut Some model vehicles you can buy suspension bushing kits that’. suspension sounds like the first box. Spring. I wore out when I first got married LoL
I have a 2015 Honda Accord LX and I changed struts, sway bars, lower ball joint and tie rods but still hear noise when steering when taking off or parking
Fuck. I have this sound on my 2019 lifted colorado. I haven't been able to pinpoint the culprit yet. Hoping It's not something busted and just something needing lube.
With that kind of mileage the owners been driving on borrowed time. If the engine and transmission are still in good shape(It is a Toyota so it should be) then the couple of grand to fix the suspension components it’s still cheaper than buying a new truck!
Andy G I agree, I pressed Moog lower control arm bushings in my 3rd gen 4runner and they failed within 7,000 miles. I have since replaced them with whiteline polyurethane bushings and all is well.
I was told thst moog would be the best part and they cost a crap lot too !! Yes just junk!! Had to replace the control arm on my camry and it cost me a bomb!! Moog is Just junk!!
@Sam S for Toyotas though, you're better off sticking with KYB if you don't plan on buying them directly through Toyota as KYB generally makes most, if not all of Toyotas suspension parts
I try not to buy Chinese anything, simply because I've had it with contributing to communist China's economy. Sometimes there is no alternative. Years ago I needed a water pump for a '96 Accord. I could not find one that wasn't made in China. Even the ones from the Honda dealer were made in China. It shows you how dependent we've become on China. Not smart in my opinion.
Scotty Kilmer had some good advice for preventative maintenance. Get some AT-205 reseal put in a spray bottle and spyay on rubber boots bushings and rubber parts twice a year or at least once a year. Rejuvinates rubber. Bushings will still probably wear but should last far longer.
Brake fluid works too and cheaper.
@@12st4lifeyes sure! Let's damage the paint.
@@PiPiTheLabrapaint underneath?
I have a 2003 Tacoma and have learned the hard way. I had the front struts replaced twice. The first time I went to after market which was too harsh of a ride. The second time I had OEM struts installed but then realized I should have had the whole strut and spring assembly replaced, not just the strut. One side rides a little stiffer than the other. The trucks is completely stock.
it is probably a combination of worn suspension parts, like you showed us. That squeak sounded mostly like dry ball joint, which I had on another vehicle.
Oh man!!!! I just replaced my struts with Moog. Exactly what he is showing. Front end of my truck droops so bad I was going to put back on original springs. Dang!!! Moog used to be good stuff. I paid extra for it too. I wish I would have seen this video and comments before I put it on. Thanks for the info.
I wonder what Scotty would recommend? 🤔
Moog makes good synths not struts.
How is it holding dell?
GREAT video!!! I've had my Impreza into my mechanic 3 times for this noise, and they swear it's not doing it when they try. Time to find a new shop.
When the lower ball joints get really bad on these trucks they also make a squeaking noise. And the leaf springs often do at the rear.
this is my escapes problem.. this is what i have been looking for, thanks man
I have a 1998 Montero that sound has been haunting me for years, ive greased and lubed everything I can see but to know where its coming from helps alot thanks!
Thank you very much my dear friend! I was just hoping to find out about was wrong with my Tacoma!! and your video happens to appear in my list!! Thank you very much God Bless you!! You are the master of Toyota Tacoma and tundra!!
Wow finally I know the culprit for that sound.. Thanks so much👍🏾
I gotta say u know exactly what im talking about. Same thing . but just not sure where my problem is. Its so loud. Thank you.
My e150 van is making this sound from the front, might be the same issue. I lifted it and the ball joints are gone. Didn't even check the shock, will need to check that too. Thanks for the sound.
You made the right choice, your problem was the ball joints, your van doesn’t have struts it has springs and shocks separately
Stoprocentní čech :D Díky za video, pomohlo!
My 02 Tacoma was making that exact same squeaking sound. It was my lower ball joint. Not my strut.
Very similar sound on my Lexus LX470 right now, I'll have to go take a look.
i hope that lower ball joint is not Moog like the struts... LBJ is one of those where you want OEM on these gen tacoma/4runner. Love the "low" mileage though!!!
This guy talks funny. I like it
I really enjoy this page, lots of interesting and helpful videos.
It sounds like my bed ;)
4:16? 😂
Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Thanks You
Great Diagnostic!
Take Care
I bet those strut bushings lasted a year or less.
I went through the same thing on my 4Runner. I bought ready-made struts and thought I was good. I put less than 10K on them. Bushings were toast, alignment was off, I was in disbelief. This was not neglect, as others are commenting. Lesson learned. It's KYB or better from here on out.
A Tacoma like this, with this mileage, NO rust, worth to fix it and keep it for the next 10 years ;-)
Thanks for the clues....working on a 2017 Tacoma with after market Fox 2.5 lift suspension. About 33k miles and the damn thing sounds like a piece of junk....people, dogs, cats ex-mother-in-laws all look when you turn down their street!! Performance wise it's a gem and I drive Tacomas for the last 25 years. Here I've a '17 model, $50k truck and I've never had creaking near this bad in any of them (3)....of course the dealership is not an option at this point, the last thing the lazy accessories mngr wants to do is call back on a squeaky vehicle....makes me wonder if they upgraded this thing to spec at the dealership, after all this is the same dealer who somehow didn't tighten the drain plug on the oil pan when last changing the oil on my wife's 4Runner! Anyway....probably TMI
just enough i
4:16 thats how my 97 Honda crv sound
I had the same issue on my 04 Tundra, replaced both shocks with KYB shocks, problem solved.
KYB makes most of Toyotas suspension parts so they generally hold up the same
@@itspapaj4732 is KYB the makers of Bilstein? I had those on my ‘02 tundra from factory
@@theAKmooseburger I said most for a reason 😂. But no, Bilstein is a German manufacturer
Thanks. This was exactly my problem
Subscribed a week ago and enjoy the videos. Nice guy!
That CV boot has been ripped for a long time and need replacement
Bro! You're the man! Thanks a lot.
I see Carvana in the future for this truck.
02 tundra has same issue. I replaced all the shocks and still have the issue. Any other common areas that might be causing that noise? Almost makes me think it maybe coming from the lower control arm bushings?
Did you ever find out what it was? I have the same problem. Same truck too.
Great video thanks for sharing!
No wonder people talk trash about mechanics , this guy is the reason of that, the noise is coming from the ball joints
I have a second gen Tacoma that has made that noise very random on wooed bumps and quick grade changes until last week.
Now my truck sounds like that. 2012 Tacoma. Should I look at the same thing or do I need to look somewhere else?
Thanks. Love watching your videos. You talk to us amateurs in a way we understand
Thank you for this !
Looks like the LF shock is also leaking. With that mileage, replacing both front spring/shock units might be the best way to go.
I think they have, Moog is not OEM on Toyota. I believe KYB is the OEM damper most Toyota's.
You are an awesome guy! thank You for your insight.
Thanks sir, will do. ✌🏼
I have to look but my tacoma is a 2016 and squeaks I will look thank you even though the shocks aren't bad you replace them it didn't start to squeak until I went through a big mud puddle
Rust never sleeps
Thanks I think this is the problem in my 17 lifted ram, driving me insane
I think I have this problem on my 90 4Runner. Everytime I turn right on a corner or park 90 degrees
When I reach 70 kph a heard a humming sound under the toyota innova, then when I reach 80 kph the hummning sound gone, i already check all the wheel bearings an there is no problem, can you give us an advise on how to remove the humming sound under. Truly From Philippines sir.
Great video thanks
On God then I bossed up on my guy video 🎉
What's the ball park cost this repair?
I would check the upper and lower ball joints very carefully? The upper you showed in the video is Not OEM. It has a grease zerk. The lower ball joints may have never been changed. They make that sound while sitting still and turning the wheel back and forth just a little. They fail not long after you start hearing squeeks! I have a 98 Tacoma TRD 4wd 270k miles and the original Bilstein struts never had that bushing fail? I just replaced with Bilstein 5100's. OEM only Ball joints on all Toyota Trucks! Your life hangs on them! Literally!
Love the videos.
Are there any aftermarket suspension makers that you would recommend?
Is this really the case of Moog parts being low quality or were they just old or possibly installed wrong?
I’ve priced Toyota dealer shocks and struts but they are crazy high. I was looking at both Moog and KYB for my Avalon.
What type of vehicle and what is your driving type of terrain? Bilstein and Old Man Emu are great shocks but it all depends on what type of ride you want and your budget.
It’s an Avalon, I just want to keep the ride close to stock, just highway driving, obviously it isn’t an off-road vehicle. I don’t think Bilstein makes anything for that car.
@@bbccat2 that was my bad. For some reason when I responded I was thinking of the Tacoma.
I wonder if the spring rate is different on the Lexus? I have a 2014 Avalon Hybrid with 65k on it. It is still quite smooth. But when it comes time to replace I hope to find the best for my needs.
Some of the KYB shocks have mixed reviews. I wonder if TRD also might have shocks for your application.
Thank you
Thanks Buddy!
Did you end up finding the bushing to replace? 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Stick with only KYB or parts from the dealer when it comes to suspension bc some jobs are not worth the hassle. Never had any good experiences with Moog, or other cheap suspension parts from other companies
So I have a 2018 rav 4 with a little over 41,000 miles and my wheels creak when turning the steering wheel slowly and when I’m out driving not turning the wheel just slowly going forward I can here almost like a squishy squeaking sound then I go faster and it goes away, this all happened after I hit a pothole going around 45 50.
Wow that’s amazing,
Good stuff
I hear the same sound on my 2010 pathfinder. Will it be the same thing??
Damn Bushings
What kind of wild animal would drive around with chewed up parts exposed like that!? Unbelievable!
Barry G
A Jackal with a squeaky front suspension!😆
NORMAL people who dont worry about everything in life!!!!! I bet you are the type who checks the color of your shit after you do it!
great info
You're the man
If its a common problem there better be replacement bushings. I cant imagine wasting a good strut just because the bushing is bad.
To be honest after 100K miles I would refresh the bushes and all suspension components. They are not going to working within the specification they are meant to.
I had this sound on my bmw but from rear suspension could it just the rubber too?
I have a 2008 vw R32 and I changed the struts the ball joints the control arms and my car still makes this crunchy squeaking noise. Anybody know what else it could be?
I keep warping brake rotors on my 1998 4Runner. I upgraded to Tundra calipers and rotors. They have warped again. Is this a common issue? I think it has to do with rear drums going out of adjustment too often.
Check the REAR brakes. If they are not functioning correctly, the front are doin 100% of stopping, overheating! Also, did you cross torque lugnuts to spec? Uneven torque can also warp rotors.
I have a 99 Four runner with this same issue, but it was caused by leaking rear end seal. Leaked oil on the rear brakes. Common problem with this gen Toy from what I hear.
@@stoneyboycurtis6887 My issue ended up being crappy rotors and pads. I put EBC rotors on over a year ago and they have been excellent after 15k miles.
I also read that you’re suppose to properly break in new brake rotors and pads. There’s a couple step method in doing so. I have some R1 concepts slotted rotors and heavy duty ceramic pads coming for my ‘02 tundra.
@@theAKmooseburger I used Callahan from Ebay - pure garbage when I compared them to the EBC parts. Still no warpage.
Too many years of neglect
My car makes noise when I go over bump ( kinda spring noise) and light clunking noise on slow speeds don’t know why
Would this be about the same on a Nissan Xterra?
Why not KYB, bilstein or Sach ?
does air suspension have this? i have an audi and when i raise the car it squeaks like crazy
Damn Good 👍
Fluid Film would have helped prolong the life of those bushings..made right in San Fransisco
My 2020 tacoma is doing a chirping sound from the front end I'm a bit worried because it's just a 2 year old truck
I’ll try replacing my shocks and see if it works
That’s what my wife sounds like!😩
Time to trade her in for a newer model with lower mileage!
@@sytran666 you mean time to teach her how to drive so she don’t fuck up a new car
@@sytran666 😂😂
😂😂😂
I know! Heard her a few times myself!
My truck had those symptoms, but he replaced the upper and lower control arms I think he ripped me off even though they fixed it but $1700 later!
How many miles was the truck at?
@@brandonreq 130,000
@@Bricklinsv1970
Dang.
I am getting this problem on a 2021 Toyota Tacoma 14k miles.
@@brandonreq I would just try lubing all the rubbers and fittings before spending $1600 like I did.
I am having this happen to my 2018 Tacoma the driver side completely collapsed I'm replacing the whole strut assembly with biltstene 5100s and old man emu 2887
my 2004 Tundra makes similar noise but I can't duplicate it the same way you did rocking by hand, only when driving. Can it be the same issue?
Your problem is the drive shaft u joints
Are you Finnish?
Same Problem On Tundra
Yep I had the whole strut assembly and lower ball joint replaced, I don't hear the loud grinding like I use to no more, but the squeaking is still happening. I guess bushings have no chance on these trucks.
Owner neglect. How about the timing belt and accessary belts. Maybe this one has a timing chain
Nothing is built to last anymore. Moog use to buy a good shock / strut Some model vehicles you can buy suspension bushing kits that’. suspension sounds like the first box. Spring. I wore out when I first got married LoL
Can cheap part cause creaking noise if they not acdeco part after market
Acdelco is for gm vehicles
When you can't tell the difference between the strut and the shock.
Buy cheap and pay the price for it soon
The owner rip open boots to lube them thinking it would fix the noise... Oops
I have a 2015 Honda Accord LX and I changed struts, sway bars, lower ball joint and tie rods but still hear noise when steering when taking off or parking
👍👍
Fuck. I have this sound on my 2019 lifted colorado. I haven't been able to pinpoint the culprit yet. Hoping It's not something busted and just something needing lube.
With that kind of mileage the owners been driving on borrowed time. If the engine and transmission are still in good shape(It is a Toyota so it should be) then the couple of grand to fix the suspension components it’s still cheaper than buying a new truck!
Of course I search front suspension creaking noise and toyota truck is this first thing that shows up. 😑
My 2004 sequoia does the same.
My Neck Sounds Like That From Whiplash When I Turn It. Nobody Can Figure It Out Even With 2 MRI
Mine did that for the same reason for 10 years and then it suddenly was fine. Hope yours gets better too.
never use Moog products,,, try summit racing for bushing.
Moog parts are just poor quality, Chinese made junk.
Andy G I agree, I pressed Moog lower control arm bushings in my 3rd gen 4runner and they failed within 7,000 miles. I have since replaced them with whiteline polyurethane bushings and all is well.
I was told thst moog would be the best part and they cost a crap lot too !! Yes just junk!! Had to replace the control arm on my camry and it cost me a bomb!! Moog is Just junk!!
@@L0R1X_Y moog is super cheap on ebay.
Moog is what you make repairs with right before you sell the truck.
@Sam S for Toyotas though, you're better off sticking with KYB if you don't plan on buying them directly through Toyota as KYB generally makes most, if not all of Toyotas suspension parts
I try not to buy Chinese anything, simply because I've had it with contributing to communist China's economy. Sometimes there is no alternative. Years ago I needed a water pump for a '96 Accord. I could not find one that wasn't made in China. Even the ones from the Honda dealer were made in China. It shows you how dependent we've become on China. Not smart in my opinion.
Now I know... 👍😁
Mines made this sound and I found that my Shocks were all rusted out. Had them replaced and the noise all stopped
How much?
@@Oracol I am working on a really tight budget right now, so the mechanic who is a really good friend of mines put them on for almost nothing
he has two options fix the problems or junk it.cost to fix it at least 2 thousand dollars.
A under 1000 if you do it yourself.
DYI $350 for all 4 shocks including the tool to compress the springs. This is what I paid to replace all the shocks on my 02 Tacoma.
My shocks and bushings are brand new. Steal creaks. Now what?