Vibration between 55 and 60

PackerfanXD · 09-10-2008, 02:12 PM

Mine shakes around 45-55mph as well. I have not yet had the tires balanced but I know I need an alignment soon anyways.

riftsawn · 09-10-2008, 02:17 PM

Interesting, I just had the TSB done on my 08 double cab 4x4. They replaced the 4 shocks and the rear leaf spring packs, and said they had it aligned. On the work order the mechanic noted that after completing the work he took it for a test drive and he felt a vibration at 60mph, so he rotated and balanced all 4 tires. I know it did not vibrate before the TSB, and it dosen't vibrate after the TSB, but something certainly changed in there. Could aligning a vehicle put lateral pressure on the wheels warping them slightly throwing them out of balance? I'm gussing here...

hoosiertaco · 09-10-2008, 04:49 PM

Did they give you the printout on the alignment? Other TW posts have mentioned they usually give you a copy of the printout off the machine. You sounded uncertain of the alignment actually being done. Ask for a copy, for your vehicle records.

106Tacoma · 09-23-2008, 10:16 AM

Had my tsb and trans fluid done at the same time, now my truck vibrates like crazzy! Im pissed.

DFPTaco · 09-23-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mcmikey

This vibration has been a nightmare for me. 2008 Tacoma 4WD, my sixth Toyota and first with any trouble. Steering wheel vibrates like mad above 55mph. Did it on first test drive with stock steel wheels & Dunlops. After one week, put a set of OEM alloy wheels and Les Schwab Toyos (same size as stock), and did the same thing. I've had the alignment checked & rechecked, the tires balanced 5 times, the rotors and drivelines measured for spec (all good), and it still does it. Getting worse. I've got 7K miles on it and want to get rid of it, but anyone test driving it would notice the shimmy. The dealer says it's the tires (despite the vibration being there with the original wheels AND the new ones). Schwab says it's the truck, which I believe it is. Am going to pursue it one more step with the dealer, then take it down the Lemon Law path (not excited about that). For a brand new $30K truck, this f*&cked up.

why would you buy the one that had a shimmy in the test drive???

USMCBulldog · 09-23-2008, 10:27 AM

I have the shakes as mentioned in this thread... I just had an alignment done - so I'd imagine it is a tire balancing issue... Looks like I'm gonna have to get mine in for a balance soon....

jmasterj · 09-23-2008, 10:54 AM

I had it with the rugged trail tires pre tsb. I got the leaf tsb done and replaced the rugged trails with revo's and it is still there every once in awhile, but not as often. I don't think it is either the leaf tsb nor the tires. I don't have a lift.

04asphalt · 09-23-2008, 12:21 PM

this is the vibration at 60mph only, it has absolutely nothing to do with the tires. it happens under slight acceleration in drive right about 60mph when the torque converter locks up for fuel economy. as soon as you take your foot off the gas it stops just like an on/off switch.
in time it will damage your driveline. they're secretly working on a fix according to other posts but if your not on record before your warranty expires you are screwed

the longer they wait to come clean the more warranties will expire saving they thousands of dollars!

PackerfanXD · 09-23-2008, 12:52 PM

I got my alignment over the weekend and my vibration is all but gone.

USMCBulldog · 09-23-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 04asphalt

this is the vibration at 60mph only, it has absolutely nothing to do with the tires. it happens under slight acceleration in drive right about 60mph when the torque converter locks up for fuel economy. as soon as you take your foot off the gas it stops just like an on/off switch.
in time it will damage your driveline. they're secretly working on a fix according to other posts but if your not on record before your warranty expires you are screwed

the longer they wait to come clean the more warranties will expire saving they thousands of dollars!

That F*ing sucks if it's true.

ANDYTACOMA · 09-24-2008, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 04asphalt

this is the vibration at 60mph only, it has absolutely nothing to do with the tires. it happens under slight acceleration in drive right about 60mph when the torque converter locks up for fuel economy. as soon as you take your foot off the gas it stops just like an on/off switch.
in time it will damage your driveline. they're secretly working on a fix according to other posts but if your not on record before your warranty expires you are screwed

the longer they wait to come clean the more warranties will expire saving they thousands of dollars!

I call bullsh!t! That doesn't make any sense for us that have a MANUAL 6spd or 5 spd we dont have a "torque converter that locks up for fuel economy"

mcmikey · 09-24-2008, 08:56 AM

Update on my shimmy - My Tacoma has had four different sets of tires/wheels (original steel/Dunlops; OEM alloy w/Les Schwab Toyo Open Country; Nissan alloys w/cheap LT tires; and OEM alloys/Bridgestones from brand new Tacoma on dealer lot): high-speed shimmy happened nearly identically with all four sets. This can NOT be a balancing issue. The last set of tires/wheels (from the new Tacoma on the lot) did NOT shimmy on the new Tacoma, but did on mine (mine is an '08 w/8,000 miles). I finally - after 9 months of screwing around with the dealer & Les Schwab blaming each other for the problem - convinced the service manager at my Toyota dealer that there is something wrong with the truck itself, and not the wheels/tires.

He asked Toyota what the next step was, and they are requiring him to road force balance my wheels (the OEM alloys w/Les Schwab Toyos). I'll eat my hat if this solves the problem. If it doesn't, I'll have to pursue the Lemon Law, which - from what I've seen on this forum - is a loser process in which the manufacturer always wins arbitration. Even if they do make it right somehow, at this point I'm permanently soured on the Toyota product.

106Tacoma · 09-24-2008, 09:38 AM

Dealer just called, said my carrier bearing is really bad and has to be replaced, also is going to make sure rear end is set at the right angle. After that if its still there they are replacing my rear end and giving me a new drive shaft. Oh and there replacing the motor and trans mount suposedly its a tsb.

USMCBulldog · 09-24-2008, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 106Tacoma

Dealer just called, said my carrier bearing is really bad and has to be replaced, also is going to make sure rear end is set at the right angle. After that if its still there they are replacing my rear end and giving me a new drive shaft. Oh and there replacing the motor and trans mount suposedly its a tsb.

Ouch man... good luck!

106Tacoma · 09-24-2008, 10:26 AM

To say the least im going to have a solid driveshaft made.

ph16drive · 09-24-2008, 10:47 AM

I had the shimmy once this past Feb. I put it in 4WD to get to work that day and took it out of 4WD in the parking lot on the way home since the roads were clean. Once on the highway, I felt the shimmy. All the way home I was trying to figure out what it could be. I finally ended up putting it back into 4WD and then back to 2WD and I haven't had the problem since. I wonder if it's transfer case related.

106Tacoma · 10-01-2008, 07:37 AM

Got my truck back today "fixed" My azz its as bad as before. They said there is nothing wrong. I dont know what to do.

tacomaman06 · 10-01-2008, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 106Tacoma

Got my truck back today "fixed" My azz its as bad as before. They said there is nothing wrong. I dont know what to do.

you may need to spend the cash and get a tom woods drive shaft. that should take care of the problem if the shimmy/vibration is drive shaft related.

106Tacoma · 10-01-2008, 07:46 AM

Its not in the driveshaft now. Its comming from the trasnmission.

tacomaman06 · 10-01-2008, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 106Tacoma

Its not in the driveshaft now. Its comming from the trasnmission.

are you still in warranty?? maybe go to another dealer and see what they say??

09-10-2008, 02:12 PM	#21
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09-23-2008, 10:16 AM	#24
106Tacoma Senior Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2381 Posts: 257 Debadged 06 Black Sand Pearl 4x4 Every option. 2006 Access Cab Automatic	Had my tsb and trans fluid done at the same time, now my truck vibrates like crazzy! Im pissed. __________________ 08 Challenger 06 Tacoma 93 Trans Am 68 Camaro 67 NOva

09-23-2008, 10:27 AM	#26
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09-23-2008, 12:21 PM	#28
04asphalt Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3405 Posts: 55 PreRunner 2006 Access Cab Automatic	this is the vibration at 60mph only, it has absolutely nothing to do with the tires. it happens under slight acceleration in drive right about 60mph when the torque converter locks up for fuel economy. as soon as you take your foot off the gas it stops just like an on/off switch. in time it will damage your driveline. they're secretly working on a fix according to other posts but if your not on record before your warranty expires you are screwed the longer they wait to come clean the more warranties will expire saving they thousands of dollars! __________________ Mr.Frugal 06 TRD Access Cab PreRunner

09-23-2008, 12:52 PM	#29
PackerfanXD Paranoia is just perfect awareness Joined: Aug 2008, #8741 Location: Right behind you Age: 35 Gender: Male Posts: 811 007 Prerunner SR5 TRD Off Road DC 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Revtec 3" Lift, Moto Metal 950's, BFG ATs, E&G Classics Grill, Ram Tube Steps, TRD Exhaust, In Pro Car Wear Taillights, Tow Package, Viper Alarm, Fog Light Mod (Thanks chris4x4!!!), Rear Leaf Spring TSB, Blue LED Dome Light,	I got my alignment over the weekend and my vibration is all but gone. __________________ I am currently traveling both space and time; I will be returning last week. Have a Plan to Kill Everyone You Meet

09-10-2008, 02:17 PM	#22
riftsawn Junior Member Joined: Aug 2008, #8436 Posts: 14 08 double cab 2008 Double Cab Manual	Interesting, I just had the TSB done on my 08 double cab 4x4. They replaced the 4 shocks and the rear leaf spring packs, and said they had it aligned. On the work order the mechanic noted that after completing the work he took it for a test drive and he felt a vibration at 60mph, so he rotated and balanced all 4 tires. I know it did not vibrate before the TSB, and it dosen't vibrate after the TSB, but something certainly changed in there. Could aligning a vehicle put lateral pressure on the wheels warping them slightly throwing them out of balance? I'm gussing here...

09-10-2008, 04:49 PM	#23
hoosiertaco Tacoma Outdoorsman Club; Whitetail Joined: Sep 2008, #9084 Location: Indiana Age: 38 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,275 08 Doublecab TRD OR Whitetail 4x4 SR5 V6 Auto 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Seat belt chime mod, Rear spring TSB, Xzilon paint and fabric protector, front tint 15% too dark, redo to 30%, Weathertech Liners frt&bck,foglights on anytime mod,use defrost w/o A/C mod. Paint TRD skid 'Hammered' black. Sockmonkey custom 'Whitetail' decals.	Did they give you the printout on the alignment? Other TW posts have mentioned they usually give you a copy of the printout off the machine. You sounded uncertain of the alignment actually being done. Ask for a copy, for your vehicle records.

09-23-2008, 10:54 AM	#27
jmasterj Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9301 Posts: 31	I had it with the rugged trail tires pre tsb. I got the leaf tsb done and replaced the rugged trails with revo's and it is still there every once in awhile, but not as often. I don't think it is either the leaf tsb nor the tires. I don't have a lift.

09-24-2008, 08:56 AM	#32
mcmikey Junior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #8927 Posts: 3 2008 Tacoma 2008 Double Cab Automatic	Road force balancing Update on my shimmy - My Tacoma has had four different sets of tires/wheels (original steel/Dunlops; OEM alloy w/Les Schwab Toyo Open Country; Nissan alloys w/cheap LT tires; and OEM alloys/Bridgestones from brand new Tacoma on dealer lot): high-speed shimmy happened nearly identically with all four sets. This can NOT be a balancing issue. The last set of tires/wheels (from the new Tacoma on the lot) did NOT shimmy on the new Tacoma, but did on mine (mine is an '08 w/8,000 miles). I finally - after 9 months of screwing around with the dealer & Les Schwab blaming each other for the problem - convinced the service manager at my Toyota dealer that there is something wrong with the truck itself, and not the wheels/tires. He asked Toyota what the next step was, and they are requiring him to road force balance my wheels (the OEM alloys w/Les Schwab Toyos). I'll eat my hat if this solves the problem. If it doesn't, I'll have to pursue the Lemon Law, which - from what I've seen on this forum - is a loser process in which the manufacturer always wins arbitration. Even if they do make it right somehow, at this point I'm permanently soured on the Toyota product.

09-24-2008, 09:38 AM	#33
106Tacoma Senior Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2381 Posts: 257 Debadged 06 Black Sand Pearl 4x4 Every option. 2006 Access Cab Automatic	Dealer just called, said my carrier bearing is really bad and has to be replaced, also is going to make sure rear end is set at the right angle. After that if its still there they are replacing my rear end and giving me a new drive shaft. Oh and there replacing the motor and trans mount suposedly its a tsb. __________________ 08 Challenger 06 Tacoma 93 Trans Am 68 Camaro 67 NOva

09-24-2008, 10:26 AM	#35
106Tacoma Senior Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2381 Posts: 257 Debadged 06 Black Sand Pearl 4x4 Every option. 2006 Access Cab Automatic	To say the least im going to have a solid driveshaft made. __________________ 08 Challenger 06 Tacoma 93 Trans Am 68 Camaro 67 NOva

09-24-2008, 10:47 AM	#36
ph16drive Dis Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4360 Location: Cleveland Age: 37 Gender: Dude Posts: 171 08 D-Cab, V6, 4x4, 5-Speed Auto 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0-liter DOHC EFI V6	I had the shimmy once this past Feb. I put it in 4WD to get to work that day and took it out of 4WD in the parking lot on the way home since the roads were clean. Once on the highway, I felt the shimmy. All the way home I was trying to figure out what it could be. I finally ended up putting it back into 4WD and then back to 2WD and I haven't had the problem since. I wonder if it's transfer case related. __________________ Shorty antenna, Pop-&-Lock tailgate lock (p/n PL5200), Undercover bed cover (p/n 4050), ScanGaugeII (custom mount), bed mat, AFE Pro Dry S air filter (p/n 31-10114), map light mod, suspension TSB, custom fuel tank armor plate, custom cat armor plate, painted front brake calipers, Grillcraft MX upper grill (p/n TOY-1946B) & Hella 500s mod, ipod adapter (p/n PA15-TOY)

10-01-2008, 07:37 AM	#37
106Tacoma Senior Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2381 Posts: 257 Debadged 06 Black Sand Pearl 4x4 Every option. 2006 Access Cab Automatic	Got my truck back today "fixed" My azz its as bad as before. They said there is nothing wrong. I dont know what to do. __________________ 08 Challenger 06 Tacoma 93 Trans Am 68 Camaro 67 NOva

10-01-2008, 07:46 AM	#39
106Tacoma Senior Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2381 Posts: 257 Debadged 06 Black Sand Pearl 4x4 Every option. 2006 Access Cab Automatic	Its not in the driveshaft now. Its comming from the trasnmission. __________________ 08 Challenger 06 Tacoma 93 Trans Am 68 Camaro 67 NOva