I bought a 1998 LC100 last month w/ 234k miles. The truck came with a 3” OME lift, freedom off road UCAs, aftermarket CV axles (I know, I plan on replacing with OEM), and Dobinsons diff drop kit, all installed in 2021. It’s on 285/65 r18s (lexus wheels) and the steering rack, lower ball joints, and front wheel bearings were also replaced in 2021.
On Sunday I threw 1.5”wheel spacers on. Afterwards, the truck started making this grinding noise (see video), but only when I reverse out of my driveway turning right. It doesn’t make the noise turning into my driveway or turning out to the left. It also doesn’t make the noise when I reverse right on a flat street, only when I reverse right out of my driveway. Also, it doesn’t make the noise when I repeat immediately afterwards, it only grinds like that after the trucks been sitting for a bit.
I’m pretty sure I caused this sound when I installed the spacers because, well, I’m an idiot. Before I installed the spacers there was a small front end vibration at 65-70mph on some freeways (sometimes there was no vibration at all). My outer tie rod ends looked pretty worn (photos below) so I ordered the 555 replacements from cruiser outfitters. I figured since a lot of other suspension/steering components have been recently redone, maybe I get lucky and this eliminates the vibration.
When the front spacers came in, I didn’t even think about the vibration. I don’t know if the grinding noise is related to the vibration, but in hindsight it was stupid to add the spacers knowing I have a worn suspension or steering component somewhere. To add to my idiocy, the front spacers were a snug fit because of rust on the hub assembly, so I tapped them in with a rubber mallet (possibly causing or worsening existing damage).
The sound is definitely coming from the front passenger side. I’m not opposed to taking the truck in to a pro, but if it’s something I can do myself, I want to try.
You guys have any idea what that sound is? Doesn’t sound like tire rub to me (and if it was wouldn’t it be more consistent and on both sides?)
Also, the spacers:
On Sunday I threw 1.5”wheel spacers on. Afterwards, the truck started making this grinding noise (see video), but only when I reverse out of my driveway turning right. It doesn’t make the noise turning into my driveway or turning out to the left. It also doesn’t make the noise when I reverse right on a flat street, only when I reverse right out of my driveway. Also, it doesn’t make the noise when I repeat immediately afterwards, it only grinds like that after the trucks been sitting for a bit.
I’m pretty sure I caused this sound when I installed the spacers because, well, I’m an idiot. Before I installed the spacers there was a small front end vibration at 65-70mph on some freeways (sometimes there was no vibration at all). My outer tie rod ends looked pretty worn (photos below) so I ordered the 555 replacements from cruiser outfitters. I figured since a lot of other suspension/steering components have been recently redone, maybe I get lucky and this eliminates the vibration.
When the front spacers came in, I didn’t even think about the vibration. I don’t know if the grinding noise is related to the vibration, but in hindsight it was stupid to add the spacers knowing I have a worn suspension or steering component somewhere. To add to my idiocy, the front spacers were a snug fit because of rust on the hub assembly, so I tapped them in with a rubber mallet (possibly causing or worsening existing damage).
The sound is definitely coming from the front passenger side. I’m not opposed to taking the truck in to a pro, but if it’s something I can do myself, I want to try.
You guys have any idea what that sound is? Doesn’t sound like tire rub to me (and if it was wouldn’t it be more consistent and on both sides?)
Also, the spacers:
