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Steering shake during highway driving

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Yohanpark2, Jul 20, 2024.

  1. Jul 20, 2024 at 8:25 AM
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    Yohanpark2

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    Been experiencing minor steering when driving above 65mph. When applying brake also seeing steering shaking as well.
    Took to Toyota dealer they wanted charging me $600 for rotors replacement, any thoughts?
     
  2. Jul 20, 2024 at 8:30 AM
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    Do the rotors yourself
     
  3. Jul 20, 2024 at 8:36 AM
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    First have your tires checked and make sure they are properly balanced.
    Also is your truck still under warranty?
    Also new rotors needing new a 3 year old truck? That seems unusual. How many miles on the truck?
     
  4. Jul 20, 2024 at 9:30 AM
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    Only aesthetic mods so far Leer 180 cap & Clazzio covers on order.
    Before spending $$$ on rotors, I'd opt for road-force balancing of all 4 wheels.
    Static balancing doesn't always result in perfectly balanced wheels + tires.
     
  5. Jul 20, 2024 at 10:22 AM
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    Are they expensive? I heard it’s like $300 service
     
  6. Jul 20, 2024 at 11:04 AM
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    Only aesthetic mods so far Leer 180 cap & Clazzio covers on order.
    I don't recall what my dealer charged for it as it was a few years ago with my previous Taco.
    I had bought 4 tires for my '06 thru a local shop. They mounted and balanced all 4. Experienced some minor vibration and a bit of minor side-to-side action in the steering wheel. After a few days of driving with this I took my truck to my local Toyota dealer and had them road-force balance all 4 wheels. Problem solved.
     

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