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Re: Re: Toyota Tacoma Prerunner Frame Pad Squeak

well,i agree with mpopadics. It does appear to be coming from the belly of my truck, perhaps around the cat converter. Theres a ton of sheet metal around there and I believe that is the culprit. However, it does seem to be temperature sensitive, I would imagine there is more or less a constant temp around the converter. I have gone as far as to tab the frame with a hammer and listen, and tighten, ANYTHING that vibrates and NOTHING WORKS!Im confused beyond belief.

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willrok13
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Well I solved the problem (99% Sure). The drive shaft, where it connects to the universal joint in the rear has a zerk fitting that needed grease. Note: DO NOT OVERFILL WITH GREASE! I pumped grease in anticipating it to fill and run out. It never happened. What did happen is the grease pushed the drive shaft into the transmission. A stupid error I know but it was a learning process. Tranny would not shift into gear, I then I had to adjust shift linkage to compensate. Hopefully there will not be any problems as a result of my mistake. I'll keep you posted. Let me know if you have any questions or comments, snipped-for-privacy@gmail.com

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willrok13

Well I solved the problem (99% Sure). The drive shaft, where it connects to the universal joint in the rear has a zerk fitting that needed grease. Note: DO NOT OVERFILL WITH GREASE! I pumped grease in anticipating it to fill and run out. It never happened. What did happen is the grease pushed the drive shaft into the transmission. A stupid error I know but it was a learning process. Tranny would not shift into gear, I then I had to adjust shift linkage to compensate. Hopefully there will not be any problems as a result of my mistake. I'll keep you posted. Let me know if you have any questions or comments, snipped-for-privacy@gmail.com

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willrok13

Well, Fall is here and the weather is getting cold. I have greased my drive shaft, tightened every bolt I can find, sprayed all points of metal to metal contact with penatrating oil....and the squeek remains. I gotta tell ya, I'm gonne be deaf by the time I'm 40 becouse I play the stereo so load to drown out the squeak. If you have not noticed...I'm still looking for my solution.

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mpopadics

look on my friend, look on.... it has gotten to the point to where i cant hear mine anymore because im so used to it.

however, i did rear-end someone last week, ill see if that made a difference when i drive it to work today.

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Jazz Mann

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