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Brand New MT 2020 off Rd front end vibration

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TesoD, Jan 30, 2020.

  1. Jan 30, 2020 at 8:44 AM
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    Hello gents, ive purchased a brand new 2020 TRD OffRoad with manual transmission. Loving the truck, but Iam experiencing a very slight vibration/oscillation at around 20MPH that is bothering me. Dealer says it is normal, but I dont buy it. I can feel ithe steering wheel vibrate, ever so slightly , at around 20MPH, very noticeable when decelerating and reaching that speed down to around 5MPH. It does in gear, in neutral, 4x4, 2x4, it doesnt matter. I can feel the same vibration at 45MPH too. Thoughts? Was wondering if it is a characteristic inherent to trucks, Ive never driven a truck before. Thank you.
     
  2. Jan 30, 2020 at 8:47 AM
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    Have you swapped the tires around? Maybe out of round or out of balance tire.
     
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  3. Jan 30, 2020 at 8:48 AM
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    2019 MT OR and I get a slight vibe when braking at around 5 mph. I didn't have this at first, but noticed it maybe 1K miles ago. Doesn't bug me enough to take it in for service though. Plus, they'd say it's normal.
     
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  4. Jan 30, 2020 at 8:50 AM
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    Tons of threads on this OP. The 25-20 mph vibration is a known quirk with these trucks. It's believed to be caused by a slight axle wrap on deceleration, made more noticeable when braking.

    Nothing to worry about though -- it's normal.
     
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  5. Jan 30, 2020 at 9:02 AM
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    No vibration in my truck, but a lot of others complain about it. I would say its normal.

    I drove a 2nd gen and i could feel vibration at all times, just a quirk with these trucks i guess. Even my 2007 ranger had no vibrations.
     
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    Yeah, I think the ORs are more susceptible to it due to the softer suspension (easier to wrap the axle).
     
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    Thanks guys, I ran outside and deflated the tires to 30psi, seems to have helped. Thanks a lot!
     
  8. Jan 30, 2020 at 9:14 AM
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    Isnt it supposed to be 29 psi ? Thats what my door jamb says.
     
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    Dealer serviced them at 35PSI.
     
  10. Jan 30, 2020 at 9:22 AM
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    Why?
     
  11. Jan 30, 2020 at 9:23 AM
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    Good question, maybe they think it will help achieve the unrealistic MPG :)
     
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  12. Jan 30, 2020 at 9:24 AM
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    Haha! I tried 35 in my tires once and it rode like a brick. 29-30 is perfect IMO.
     
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  13. Jan 30, 2020 at 9:26 AM
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    Mine runs the smoothest at 35 psi, vibe at 30 psi.
     
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    A truck is a brick...lol
     
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  15. Jan 30, 2020 at 9:35 AM
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    It seems that for the stock goodyears 29-30 is about right. 35 got me a rough ride at certain speeds.
     
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    Mine vibrates more at 30 psi too, but has a smoother overall ride outside of the 25-20 mph vibe zone.
     
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    Zero vibrations in mine too.
     
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    Im trying to tell that to my buddy. He has 19 OR with AT and complains he gets 16-17 mpgs. Says v8 would solve that problem, i just laugh...

    Taco is not aerodynamical at all, haha!
     
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    The Dealers seem to have a bad habit of overinflating tires, they set it at 50 in my old 2015 which was nuts!
     
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    Should of bought an auto :thumbsup:
     
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