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Toyota Tundra Vibration

11 messages,  Last post on Sep 15, 2009 at 7:57 PM

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#4 of 11 Re: tundra vibration [roger2951] by nojar

Aug 13, 2009 (9:23 pm)

Replying to: roger2951 (Aug 13, 2009 1:39 pm)
No, haven't figured it out yet. Taking it to a new dealer to have them check it out. The previous dealer said they could not feel or hear it. It is getting worse. If your problem started after you installed new tires, it could be the way they were balanced. I ran in to this problem a few years ago on my Tacoma. Went though numerous wheels and tires because of a bad vibration that could be felt in the steering wheel. Here is a good article to read about Toyota tire balancing. http://www.gadgetonline.com/Vibration.htm I eneded up buying my own balancer and adapter plates. Best investment I ever made.

#5 of 11 Re: tundra vibration [jwise9] by hirschlaw

Aug 20, 2009 (5:55 pm)

Replying to: jwise9 (May 18, 2009 7:01 am)
My 2007 Tundra was having the same problem. I finally discovered it was the middle U-Joint on the rear drive shaft. Due for a shop visit on Saturday

#6 of 11 Re: tundra vibration [hirschlaw] by nojar

Aug 21, 2009 (12:39 pm)

Replying to: hirschlaw (Aug 20, 2009 5:55 pm)
Thanks for the info. I will have to look into that.

#7 of 11 2005 Tundra vibration by phillipgo

Aug 22, 2009 (3:49 pm)

I had a 2003 tundra, and now a 2005 Tundra and they both have a shimmy at cruising speed. I would have thought after 2 years they would have figured it out.
   On the 2003, I put on new tires, new pads, rotors, and had it aligned. Didn't make a bit of difference. It had only 30,000 on it. The 05, I'll just live with.
  Bummer for such a nice vechile.

#8 of 11 Re: 2005 Tundra vibration [phillipgo] by nojar

Aug 23, 2009 (8:11 pm)

Replying to: phillipgo (Aug 22, 2009 3:49 pm)
phillipqo
 
Take a look at this link I posted earlier. http://www.gadgetonline.com/Vibration.htm I had the same problem with two previous Toyotas until I found out it was improper balancing. Adapter plates that center the wheels with the lugs not the hubs need to be used or you will never get a good balance. I tried different wheels and different tires and was at my wits end until I did a little research. Once I got a proper balance, my truck was as smooth as silk.

#9 of 11 Re: 2005 Tundra vibration [nojar] by normh

Sep 14, 2009 (11:33 am)

Replying to: nojar (Aug 23, 2009 8:11 pm)
I have a 2006 DC 2 wheel drive. I have a bounce whenever I apply the brakes. Is that because of wheel balance or is it the ball joint thing? I bought the truck used but I was told that the recall was done in 2007. Any comments?

#10 of 11 Re: 2005 Tundra vibration [normh] by nojar

Sep 15, 2009 (7:40 pm)

Replying to: normh (Sep 14, 2009 11:33 am)
I know some of the Tundras had problems with the front brake rotors warping. I believe there was a recall on some of them. Kind of sounds like it might by your problem since it happens when you apply the brakes.

#11 of 11 Re: tundra vibration [hirschlaw] by nojar

Sep 15, 2009 (7:57 pm)

Replying to: hirschlaw (Aug 20, 2009 5:55 pm)
So did changing the middle u joint (which I believe is a cv joint right?) cure your problem. My dealer said my problem was in the front diff and after a full rebuild, it still has the same problem. How did you know it was bad? Mine seems ok. Doesn't seem to have alot of play. I appreciate the help.
 
Thanks

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