Wind

[grousehunter 61]

I have a wind sound in the rear of my Toyota, sounds like a window is open, I also have the dust spoiler and wonder if that could be the problem. Anybody remove theirs and did it make any difference.

 

[128keaton]

I have a wind sound in the rear of my Toyota, sounds like a window is open, I also have the dust spoiler and wonder if that could be the problem. Anybody remove theirs and did it make any difference.

Check for a gap between the tailgate and the body when its closed. Check from the inside. Mine was a ton quieter after fixing that.

 

[grousehunter 61]

thank you, is this a recurring problem with the 4runner.

 

[128keaton]

thank you, is this a recurring problem with the 4runner.

What ends up happening, with years of use, the frame gets bent inward.

Thing like:

* Jumping or standing on the tailgate for extended periods of time
* Loads just *slightly* too long,
* etc

 

[grousehunter 61]

I haven't had the weather to check yet, it raining heavily so it will half to wait for better weather.

 

[grousehunter 61]

I bought some spray silicone to wipe on the rubber, hope it gives some new flex to the seals. My Camaro is a T-top and I use that on it, it's an 83 and no leaks ( yet ) I will let you know how that works.

 

[128keaton]

I bought some spray silicone to wipe on the rubber, hope it gives some new flex to the seals. My Camaro is a T-top and I use that on it, it's an 83 and no leaks ( yet ) I will let you know how that works.

If the tailgate is bent outward like I stated above, there will be a gap since there isn't a seal in that spot.

 

[grousehunter 61]

Thanks Keaton, I don't see any sag or gaps, not to say its not there. So I will try the easy way first and if that doesn't work we will try something different.

 

[128keaton]

Thanks Keaton, I don't see any sag or gaps, not to say its not there. So I will try the easy way first and if that doesn't work we will try something different.

Great! Glad it wasn't that.