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I've recently noticed a flapping/clicking sort of noise coming from the front wheel area (or surrounds). It can only be heard above 70km/h and is quite faint (I can only hear it if I'm driving next to a concrete barrier on the freeway). The sounds speeds up with increased speed and persists even if I put it in Neutral gear. Any ideas? Nothing seems loose and it's not humming as though wheel bearing noise. Also I have BFG AT tyres, could it be the tryes? Sounds unlikely
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Check for rocks/pebbles caught up between the tread of the tyres.[COLOR="black"][b]William[/b][/COLOR]
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Yes, normally a stone in the treadMichael and Kelly
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I have the same thing happen with my BFG AT tyres,turns out to be a small stone everytimeComment
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That's what I thought but I checked it and nothing, not only that my tyres were rotated today??Comment
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Have your mates been playing funny buggers? Check your tailshaft for cable ties. Had it happen before.Comment
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i might have found it, the front wheel mudguard was bit loose and I've tighten it. Will report how it went when I test it tomorrowComment
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Hey 4WD. A bit off topic but....... I was at a workshop shout many years back and saw an apprentice scoot out and wack a bloody great truck wheel weight on the inside of his mates front wheel - you can imagine the carry-on when he went down the road! Cheers, Derb.2005 100 Series Landcruiser. 4.2 T/D 5 speed auto. LTD c/w AHC/Leather etc.Comment
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no luck noise still there, anyone else with some ideas?
Definately not any rocks in tyres. It can be heard when the noise bounces of a concrete barrier or kerb (which makes me think the noise is low to the ground).Comment
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Sure it's not the characteristic ticking noise from the V6 manifold?
https://www.google.com/search?q=tick...pradopoint.com
Oops, you've got a D4D. I should have known better....Last edited by amts; 04-04-2012, 05:39 PM.Comment
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Mine's Diesel Andrew
I think I'll end up standing on a side step and whilst holding to the roof rack get my wife to take me for a driveComment
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.... next to a concrete barrier. Do let us know when you are about to undertake this experiment so we can notify the appropriate authorities should you not return to post on PP with the results after 48 hours.Originally posted by pjorek View PostComment
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i should be worried too...my life insurance is in her nameOriginally posted by amts View Post
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Feel free to change it to my name if you so desire. Your Prado will be well looked after.Originally posted by pjorek View Posti should be worried too...my life insurance is in her nameComment
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not really gonna do it next to a concrete barrier but thanks for thinking of my prado in case i die
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