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Pulsing front end vibration

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by fouillard13, Aug 21, 2014.

  1. Aug 21, 2014 at 7:20 PM
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    fouillard13

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    I have a what seems to me is a front right tire pulsing vibration when driving straight and speeds between 30mph and 40 mph
    Truck has 3 inch coil over lift, 33 10.5 15 toyo MTs. Brand new
    I swapped front diff out due to old one being totalled and now it's doing this
    Any ideas?
    I have greased everything
     
  2. Aug 21, 2014 at 7:23 PM
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    ImplicitlyAlberta

    ImplicitlyAlberta VA6DCO

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  3. Aug 21, 2014 at 7:51 PM
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    So is it a cv shaft issue or a wheel bearing? It never did this before. But I did use the cv shafts that came with the used front diff
     
  4. Aug 21, 2014 at 7:58 PM
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    Not likely a cv. Might need to pick up the ECGS bushing or dig into your bearings.
     
  5. Aug 22, 2014 at 3:57 AM
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    When you say pulsing do you mean the truck sounds like it's rolling over rumble strips?. Does the noise go away if you put the truck in 4WD?
     
  6. Aug 22, 2014 at 8:53 AM
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    See if it goes away in 4wd. If it does, its most likely your driver side needle bearing in the diff.
     
  7. Aug 22, 2014 at 9:55 AM
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    I wonder if this is causing the vibration in my truck as well??? I will try it in 4WD and see what happens.
     
  8. Aug 22, 2014 at 10:57 PM
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    I put mine In 4wd and it went away, seems like I need a bearing, what's the way to fix it.
     
  9. Aug 22, 2014 at 11:01 PM
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    Will these bearings also cause a grinding noise,when turning? Sounds like a dust shield grind but it's not
     

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