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My First Tacoma

Discussion in 'New Members' started by ElJanitor27, Mar 23, 2013.

  1. Mar 23, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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    ElJanitor27

    ElJanitor27 [OP] New Member

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    This is my first Tacoma!! I purchased it about 2weeks ago at Browns Toyota in Glenn Burnie MD. Process was OK. Ive been buying Kia's for the last few years. Sold my Nissan Hardbody in 2000, wanted another truck since. I am glad i finally got me another truck. Happy so far. One thing i have noticed is a vibration when slowing down at about 20-25 MPH. Anyone else have this issue?

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  2. Mar 24, 2013 at 8:28 AM
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    JimBCa

    JimBCa Well-Known Member

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    Welcome, and nice looking truck.

    I have not any mechanical issues with mine at all, a couple of items bothered me until I learned that comes with the truck, (slight surge feeling when coming to a stop). No vibrations or anything else. But then again my last truck was a '95 GMC 3/4 T 4x4 with 200k.

    I would definitely have the vibration checked out right away.

    Again, very nice looking rig.
     
  3. Mar 24, 2013 at 8:32 AM
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    mcdowell

    mcdowell My name is Mudd

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    Goodlooking ride. Congrats
     
  4. Mar 24, 2013 at 8:32 AM
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    straycat241

    straycat241 maXXXed out mid travel

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    Welcome to the TW from CA!
     
  5. Mar 24, 2013 at 5:48 PM
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    RLDTACO

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    Welcome! :wave:
     
  6. Mar 24, 2013 at 5:52 PM
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    batchelor22

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    Looks good, have the vibration checked out ASAP.
     
  7. Mar 24, 2013 at 8:09 PM
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    Raceline08

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    Another welcome from NorCal !

    Brett
     
  8. Mar 24, 2013 at 8:15 PM
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    WPDAWG11

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    Need suggestions
    I have that vibration on the taco I just bought. I am assuming since it is used it has warped rotors. I wonder if car max will fix this since it hasnt been 30 days.
     
  9. Mar 24, 2013 at 8:22 PM
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    ZachMX

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    Congrats on the new truck, looks great, always loved blue, lifted from dealer? perhaps an issue with the lift causing vibrations. Need to throw some new tires on those wheels.
     
  10. Mar 24, 2013 at 8:24 PM
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    acdronin

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    Tires could be a little flat sided from the truck sitting maybe, could also need the front wheels balanced. Welcome from Cali!
     
  11. Mar 24, 2013 at 8:30 PM
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    EatMyTacomaDust

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    Vibration not normal - Need more specifics, what kind of vibration?

    Welcome to TW.
     
  12. Mar 24, 2013 at 8:31 PM
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    650H1

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    nice truck, congrats man!
     
  13. Apr 1, 2013 at 5:14 PM
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    ElJanitor27

    ElJanitor27 [OP] New Member

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    It was the rear blocks on the lift kit.
     
  14. Apr 1, 2013 at 5:21 PM
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    deepcoma

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    I believe there is a TSB for this from toyota. I bring it back to toyota and they have a test plan for isolating the issue. Could result in replacing spring packs or other measures.
     
  15. Apr 1, 2013 at 5:22 PM
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