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Wobbling/vibrating driving me Crazy

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacomartin, Dec 30, 2020.

  1. Dec 30, 2020 at 9:42 AM
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    Tacomartin

    Tacomartin [OP] Member

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    Hi,
    New here but did read a lot on tw about wobbling, vibrating and shaking... seems like its a well known problem!
    First my truck is 2011 dbl cab
    V6 4l automatic and not lifted Almost new rubbers installed in November.
    Hankook ipike RW11, 265 70 R16 112T on rims not mags, important to mention*...
    Suspension checked, ok!
    Bushings checked, ok!
    Tierods checked, ok!
    Cardans checked, ok!
    Wheels balanced twice(not road force i guess) and aligned too.
    The boys at the shop i go are suspecting the Front diff. Oil been drained ( it was grey and we could see some really tiny chips more like dust, do not know the exact term, filings?) I seriously doubt about this after all I red here.
    Note that their is no noise, i can feel it at any speed even when i slow down. The feeling is a constant wobbling I can feel trough the steering, which is not actally shaking or barely not. Hands off, the Truck is going Straight.
    So, after my readings on many posts here, its bringing me back to the wheels and tires. I do not remembre feeling this thing when i had summer tires on mags*. I’ll have my rims re-checked and will have my winter tires set on my mags, just by curiosity(cheaper than a diff).
    Any other suggestions?
    Brakes?
    Thanks
     
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  2. Dec 30, 2020 at 10:11 AM
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    snook 32

    snook 32 Well-Known Member

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    check the video from East Coast Gear, Toyota had issues with left front bearing
     
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  3. Dec 30, 2020 at 10:17 AM
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    Natetroknot

    Natetroknot Experiencing TW at several WTFs per thread

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    There is a ujoint in the steering shaft on 2nd gens that's known to seize up and make the feel of the steering go to shits, seems like everything else has been covered so far so maybe search and read up about that on here....if memory serves there is a TSB about it so you should have no trouble finding threads about the symptoms, etc

    Just an idea, good luck to you
     
  4. Dec 30, 2020 at 10:17 AM
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    Tacomartin

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    Think I already did, will do again. Taught about bearings also. This would make noise doesnt it?
     
  5. Dec 30, 2020 at 10:18 AM
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    Will Check for that
     
  6. Dec 30, 2020 at 10:23 AM
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    If the new tires are on Toyota wheels did they use the correct adapter to balance the wheels?
     
  8. Jan 2, 2021 at 6:48 AM
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    Left Front Bearing was the issue on mind. Began around 45K by 60K it was deafening in the cab. Dealer did all the usual checks tire guys balanced and rebalanced. Bearing. And mine is a 2011 DBL Cab as well.
     
  9. Jan 2, 2021 at 6:51 AM
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    Do the 4hi test to confirm that it’s the needle bearing and report back

    welcome to TacomaWorld!
     
  10. Feb 3, 2021 at 5:29 PM
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    Tacomartin

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    Thanks to all
    Finally got the Winter tires on my mags
    Guess what! The Winter rims are at the junk yard by now.
    No more wobbling and bumpy feelings in the steering. saved a lot on this one.
     
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