front shimmy in 2wd after lift

Hey Guys, recently did a rough country 3inch lift. I am now hearing a vibration in the axles in the front when in 2wd only. once i put in 4wd it goes away. any ideas??? Thanks in advance.

 

Needle bearing

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...differential-bearing-vibration-thread.152173/

 

damn, hope thats not it, truck only has 3800 miles!

 

it is, there is an aftermarket bushing that fixes this issue.

 

It has nothing to do with how many miles are on the truck. When you lifted the truck it changed the angles on the front CV joints causing that vibration. Like they said its the needle bearing, it was a very common thing with the 2nd gens too. Some trucks will end up having it others wont. Nothing is really wrong with the truck.

 

So, allegedly, getting this bushing from ecgs will alleviate the issue... does it replace the needle bearing? Ive maybe driven 50 miles with the lift, its hard to imagine its failed in that amount of time.

 

The needle bearing hasn't failed, the lift has just amplified the vibration from it since you changed the angles the cv joints were designed to run at from the factory. Some guys never change it and decide just to live with it. Yes that bushing will replaced the needle bearing and get rid of the vibration. There was a TSB on it for the 2nd gens but not for 3rd gens yet. If you search needle bearing you'll come across others and the fix with the ECGS bushing, lots of guys have replaced them.

 

thanks, watching the install videos now.

 

No problem! That's what this forum is here for, until you decide to fix it enjoy your truck

 

Here is a good thread for you to look at.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/official-2nd-gen-4x4-front-differential-bearing-vibration-thread.152173

 

Ordering it now, should be the 8inch right?? http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-8536125-toyota-8-clamshell-bushing-eliminates-needle-bearing.html

 

Yes that is the correct one for all 05 and up Tacomas.

 

great because it's already purchased ha

 

Hey man I know this is an old thread, but I have the exact same set up as you. Just lifted it tonight. What lift kit did you use? And did it fix the problem?

 

OP was last seen on TacomaWorld in 2016 so you may not here from them. I feel pretty confident in saying that the ECGS bearing fixed their problem, I’m not sure if I’ve heard of it not working for up to 3” lifts.

 

I got the rough country 3 in spacer lift with the shocks, blocks in the back. It also comes with a dif drop. I haven’t driven it more then 15 miles yet. What are my chances on not having this problem? It’s a 2019 if that helps

 

Drive it and see. After my 3" lift I had the vibration right around 30-35 mph. The needle bearing replacement fixed it.

 

How much does that usually run labor wise? I had the dealership install this and they said I would be covered warranty wise. It’s only 6 months old.

 

Also thanks man, I’m new to this shit lol

 

Don't know. I did my own.