T100 noise reduction

loytotoy · #1 (**permalink**) 01-06-2007, 10:17 AM

I just bought an 06 tundra after driving my T100 for 13 years. I drove my Tundra for a week while the head gasket (and other stuff) was being replaced, and after driving the T100 when I got it back, it seemed to let the sounds of road noise really roar at me. I was amazed to think that I could have been deaf to this for years. So friends; have you taken any successful after market measures to remedy noise issues with the T100 models?

Buttfly · #2 (**permalink**) 01-07-2007, 10:00 AM

I was a year ahead of you. I sold my 1993 T-100 in 2005 and bought a 2005 Tundra. I'm not sure what road noise you are talking about. My T-100 was quiet enough. I hope my tundra lasts 12 years and is as trouble free as my T-100.

loytotoy · #3 (**permalink**) 03-13-2007, 08:22 PM

While doing some sping cleaning, I found that my "exelent" mechanic left a piece of insulation unclipped to the erea arround to column that was driving me up a wall: I put it back like it was and things greatly improved noisewise. I wonder if more insulation could make an even more quiet ride.

BamZipPow · #4 (**permalink**) 03-14-2007, 02:57 PM

It sounds like the steering shaft gasket is torn. It's about $15 or so from the dealership. Easy to install.

BamZipPow · #5 (**permalink**) 03-29-2007, 06:55 PM

Just checked out my gasket and it was completely rotted away. I had some leftover soft foam pipe insulation so I used about 2" of that. Since it's already split in half and has the self stick adhesive, I just wrapped it around the steering shaft and stuck it together. Fits perfectly and no noise! Not bad fer less than $5 solution. I only unbolted the old gasket to completely clean up the gasket so it would be smooth and no extra rotted pieces to deal with. Other than that, I only used some scissors to cut the pipe foam with to do this!

eppoh · #6 (**permalink**) 05-05-2007, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BamZipPow

Just checked out my gasket and it was completely rotted away. I had some leftover soft foam pipe insulation so I used about 2" of that. Since it's already split in half and has the self stick adhesive, I just wrapped it around the steering shaft and stuck it together. Fits perfectly and no noise! Not bad fer less than $5 solution. I only unbolted the old gasket to completely clean up the gasket so it would be smooth and no extra rotted pieces to deal with. Other than that, I only used some scissors to cut the pipe foam with to do this!

Great idea- thanks. I tried it and it works good.