Vibration between 55 and 60

Bfmco7 · 01-08-2008, 07:03 AM

Is anyone experiencing a vibration between the speeds of 55 and 60. It is a constant slight vibration that you can feel all the way up to the steering wheel. As soon as I let off of the gas the vibration stops. Any suggestions or anyone had this fixed and know what it is?

missileman125fw · 01-09-2008, 07:01 AM

I have the same thing. When I first took delivery of my truck it was real bad. They put on 3 new tires and that pretty well fixed it (I have 255/50/20). But every once in awhile it will come back at 60 mph. I'm going to have the dealership look at it again.

Bfmco7 · 01-09-2008, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by missileman125fw

I have the same thing. When I first took delivery of my truck it was real bad. They put on 3 new tires and that pretty well fixed it (I have 255/50/20). But every once in awhile it will come back at 60 mph. I'm going to have the dealership look at it again.

Yeah I talked to the dealer and they told me the same thing. I need to get my tires balanced.. Thanks for the info

lsocoee · 01-09-2008, 09:24 AM

I hear that the rear leaf TSB can cause this. Have any of you had this done?

Bfmco7 · 01-09-2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by lsocoee

I hear that the rear leaf TSB can cause this. Have any of you had this done?

No I havent even went to the dealer yet

lsocoee · 01-09-2008, 10:48 AM

I heard that it can have something to do with the rear axle alignment. Has it always done the shimmy?

surfsupl · 01-09-2008, 05:48 PM

Check the fillings in your teeth!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bfmco7 · 01-10-2008, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by lsocoee

I heard that it can have something to do with the rear axle alignment. Has it always done the shimmy?

Well that takes me to another deal. I had my truck aligned and the rear axle is off for sure!!! The only way to have this slight unalignment fixed is to have the entire rear axle replaced. Wow! Im going to have to take this thing in!

lsocoee · 01-10-2008, 07:24 AM

I'm pulling things out my butt now...there should be some adjustment available to align the rear axle. For the entire axle needing to be replaced seems really stupid.

Don G · 01-11-2008, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by lsocoee

I'm pulling things out my butt now...there should be some adjustment available to align the rear axle. For the entire axle needing to be replaced seems really stupid.

I'll have to go along with you on this one, replacement sounds kinda stupid! !!

Bfmco7 · 01-11-2008, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Don G

I'll have to go along with you on this one, replacement sounds kinda stupid! !!

Yeah Im not sure what the deal is.. I'll find out through toyota and let you all know.

dsds · 01-11-2008, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missileman125fw

I have the same thing. When I first took delivery of my truck it was real bad. They put on 3 new tires and that pretty well fixed it (I have 255/50/20). But every once in awhile it will come back at 60 mph. I'm going to have the dealership look at it again.

I had the same thing when I took mine for a test drive. Right at 55. Had service dept check it out. When I picked up truck days later and drove home it was gone and hasn't returned.

surfsupl · 01-11-2008, 12:37 PM

Can you make thisa sticky???

lsocoee · 01-11-2008, 12:39 PM

So all caps means that you're yelling. What does all bold mean?

tacomaman06 · 03-26-2008, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bfmco7

Well that takes me to another deal. I had my truck aligned and the rear axle is off for sure!!! The only way to have this slight unalignment fixed is to have the entire rear axle replaced. Wow! Im going to have to take this thing in!

if you dont mind getting a bit dirty.......loosen the u bolts for the rear,give it a good yank(or 3) then tighten everything back up........may align it correctly then......just my .02(especially since i kinda hate going back to the stealer)!!!

04asphalt · 04-13-2008, 08:48 AM

is the spring tsb the cause of this defect or is it just making it more pronounced?

somebody post up if you find a link to the class-action against toyota for this defect.

mcmikey · 09-10-2008, 03:49 AM

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.

cajun1_us · 09-10-2008, 04:36 AM

my 07 4wd did this, I also noticed that when I felt the slightest shake, around 40-45 mph, I could switch to 4h then back to 2h real fast and the vibration would go away. Dealer said the Frt axle bearings were not installed correctly at the factory. They replaced the complete assy. No more problems.

So there is a class action on the leaf springs?

tacomaman06 · 09-10-2008, 12:48 PM

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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.

sorry about your problems!!! just wondering....you say the tires have been balanced 5 times, but were they balanced right?? were they road force balanced?? if not, that may be the problem.

hoosiertaco · 09-10-2008, 01:16 PM

Took delivery of my 08 DC TRD offroad yesterday. Same problems from 53-63mph and was told I needed 3 new tires. (egg shaped from setting on lot for long time?!?) You all have me scared now. Hope this isn't a 'here we go again'. Supose to put tires on tomorrow. Will pick up on Fri. I'll get back with the result.

01-08-2008, 07:03 AM	#1
Bfmco7 Member Joined: Jul 2007, #2247 Location: VA Age: 22 Posts: 93	Vibration between 55 and 60 Is anyone experiencing a vibration between the speeds of 55 and 60. It is a constant slight vibration that you can feel all the way up to the steering wheel. As soon as I let off of the gas the vibration stops. Any suggestions or anyone had this fixed and know what it is?

01-09-2008, 07:01 AM	#2
missileman125fw Wile E. Coyote is my Hero! Joined: Dec 2007, #3912 Location: Lake Asbury, Florida about 12 miles south of Jacksonville Age: 46 Gender: Dude Posts: 4,443 07 Impulse Red Pearl Doublecab X-SP 2007 Double Cab Automatic X-SP package of carbon fiber dash, Enkei 20" wheels, Stainless Steel running boards, Borla exhaust, Chrome valve caps, Weathertech Floorliners. AutoventShade Chrome Bug Shield and In-Channel VentVisors	I have the same thing. When I first took delivery of my truck it was real bad. They put on 3 new tires and that pretty well fixed it (I have 255/50/20). But every once in awhile it will come back at 60 mph. I'm going to have the dealership look at it again. __________________ QF-4 Phantom Demo Team Missileman thread (NSFW)

01-09-2008, 09:24 AM	#4
lsocoee Why am I always the little spoon? Joined: Feb 2007, #872 Location: Metairie, LA Gender: Dude Posts: 6,641 2007 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab Long B 2007 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Bed mat, URD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, C2C Hood Struts, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Pop-n-Lok, Wet Okole Underwear	I hear that the rear leaf TSB can cause this. Have any of you had this done? __________________ Tacoma World: One big happily dysfunctional family.

01-09-2008, 10:48 AM	#6
lsocoee Why am I always the little spoon? Joined: Feb 2007, #872 Location: Metairie, LA Gender: Dude Posts: 6,641 2007 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab Long B 2007 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Bed mat, URD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, C2C Hood Struts, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Pop-n-Lok, Wet Okole Underwear	I heard that it can have something to do with the rear axle alignment. Has it always done the shimmy? __________________ Tacoma World: One big happily dysfunctional family.

01-09-2008, 05:48 PM	#7
surfsupl @ Joined: Jan 2008, #4161 Location: USA Posts: 457 2009 TRD D/C 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6 Toyota seat covers, Toyota bed mat, Toyota CAI, Alpine 9884, 3" ToyTec lift, TRD Super Charger, Westin Bull Bar, KC Lights	???????????? Check the fillings in your teeth!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-10-2008, 07:24 AM	#9
lsocoee Why am I always the little spoon? Joined: Feb 2007, #872 Location: Metairie, LA Gender: Dude Posts: 6,641 2007 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab Long B 2007 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Bed mat, URD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, C2C Hood Struts, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Pop-n-Lok, Wet Okole Underwear	I'm pulling things out my butt now...there should be some adjustment available to align the rear axle. For the entire axle needing to be replaced seems really stupid. __________________ Tacoma World: One big happily dysfunctional family.

01-11-2008, 12:37 PM	#13
surfsupl @ Joined: Jan 2008, #4161 Location: USA Posts: 457 2009 TRD D/C 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6 Toyota seat covers, Toyota bed mat, Toyota CAI, Alpine 9884, 3" ToyTec lift, TRD Super Charger, Westin Bull Bar, KC Lights	Please???? Can you make thisa sticky???

01-11-2008, 12:39 PM	#14
lsocoee Why am I always the little spoon? Joined: Feb 2007, #872 Location: Metairie, LA Gender: Dude Posts: 6,641 2007 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab Long B 2007 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Bed mat, URD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, C2C Hood Struts, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Pop-n-Lok, Wet Okole Underwear	So all caps means that you're yelling. What does all bold mean? __________________ Tacoma World: One big happily dysfunctional family.

04-13-2008, 08:48 AM	#16
04asphalt Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3405 Posts: 55 PreRunner 2006 Access Cab Automatic	is the spring tsb the cause of this defect or is it just making it more pronounced? somebody post up if you find a link to the class-action against toyota for this defect. __________________ Mr.Frugal 06 TRD Access Cab PreRunner

09-10-2008, 03:49 AM	#17
mcmikey Junior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #8927 Posts: 3 2008 Tacoma 2008 Double Cab Automatic	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.

09-10-2008, 04:36 AM	#18
cajun1_us Junior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #8080 Location: Ponchatoula, la Posts: 18 2007 TRD 4x4 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 v6 painted bumper, grile, handles, mirrors, added sport hood, tinted windows, smoked headlamps and taillamps.	my 07 4wd did this, I also noticed that when I felt the slightest shake, around 40-45 mph, I could switch to 4h then back to 2h real fast and the vibration would go away. Dealer said the Frt axle bearings were not installed correctly at the factory. They replaced the complete assy. No more problems. So there is a class action on the leaf springs?

09-10-2008, 01:16 PM	#20
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.	Took delivery of my 08 DC TRD offroad yesterday. Same problems from 53-63mph and was told I needed 3 new tires. (egg shaped from setting on lot for long time?!?) You all have me scared now. Hope this isn't a 'here we go again'. Supose to put tires on tomorrow. Will pick up on Fri. I'll get back with the result.

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