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Rear squeak

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by sbtgrfan, Aug 20, 2021.

  1. Aug 20, 2021 at 6:44 PM
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    sbtgrfan

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    My 08 has a loud squeak coming from the rear of the truck. Only occurs going forward at very low speeds and usually only when the truck is cold. After driving for awhile, the squeak stops. Even after sitting most of the day, when I drive it in the evenings, I rarely get the squeak. Doesn’t sound like it’s coming from the brakes and sounds more like it’s coming from the rear driver side than passenger but it’s hard to tell. It’s progressively gotten worse the past few weeks. Am I looking at driveshaft U Joints needing to be greased or a bad wheel bearing or something different?
    Thanks for any help
     
  2. Aug 20, 2021 at 6:48 PM
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    Dr Doobie

    Dr Doobie Growing member

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    Sounds like u-joint, would be a good place to start your search.
     
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  3. Aug 20, 2021 at 6:58 PM
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    landphil

    landphil Fish are food, not friends!

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    If it’s a U-joint, it will need to be replaced, not just greased. If it has a cyclical chirp, a bit like crickets, that’s probably what it is.

    Chock the wheels, shift to neutral, and shake the shafts to feel for and slop in the u-joints. Also, look closely for rust streaks from any of the U-joint caps.
     
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  4. Aug 23, 2021 at 11:21 AM
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    sbtgrfan

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    Thanks! Definitely sounds like crickets chirping most of the time.
    I’ll get under it and check later today.
    Is replacing the U-joints fairly easy to do or would it be better getting a shop to do it?
     
  5. Aug 23, 2021 at 11:36 AM
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    nobodyintexas

    nobodyintexas What?

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    Whatever this forum told me to do
    I had the same chirp...

    I tried to do the Ujoint thing on my 2006 Seq.

    I'll never do it again.

    dealership had to finish it.

    long story....move along.
     
  6. Aug 23, 2021 at 1:22 PM
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    U-joints are pretty tough to do if you don't have a good stash of tools to pick from. I usually end up using the ball joint press I got from Harbor Freight for this job.
     
  7. Aug 23, 2021 at 1:37 PM
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    landphil

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    With the aluminum rear shaft on our 2nd + gens, I’d put it it a skill level 3.5 out of 5. If you’re unsure, I’d recommend trying to find a driveline specific shop in your area, rather than a dealer.

    PS. Spicer builds these shafts for Toyota, so Spicer replacement U-joints are the way to go IMHO.
     
  8. Aug 23, 2021 at 1:42 PM
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    georgiey22

    georgiey22 Moving to Idaho

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    Has the same issue. My e-brake line running from front to back of truck was running on one of the metal u-hooks that keep it in place. Adjusted it and the squeak is gone.
     

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