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Constant Hum from Drivetrain over 60mph

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by DALLAS, Jun 13, 2015.

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Jun 13, 2015 at 6:06 PM

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I have a constant hum in the drivetrain over 60mph and gets worse the faster you go. I have replaced the u-joints. Maybe driveshaft?

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could be a wheel bearing, does it have a specific location?

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That is a possibility. I just ruled that out because there is no noise at slower speeds. Sounds like it is coming from the back. Thanks for the feedback

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Yeah I might be kicking the wheel bearing

jack it up and turn the wheels slow and listen for noise, grab wheels shimmy them see if there is play...

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I will. Thank you for the input likdtaco.

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