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3rd GEN Front DIFF vibrations

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 2017 TRD Taco, Dec 6, 2018.

  1. Dec 6, 2018 at 8:51 AM
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    2017 TRD Taco

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    Ok people I really need help with this one.

    I have a lifted 17 O/R 4x4 thats getting really bad vibrations at higher speeds. I already did the ECGS bushing install and it seemed to help a little bit but after a day or so it came back. Now I am getting a rumble strip vibration at lower speeds also a vibration at 60mph and up that i can feel in the pedals and steering wheel. I still need to figure my pinion and driveshaft angles. I really hope I don't have to uninstall everything I've done to send it to Toyota to get it fixed.

    ANY help would be appreciated, I really don't know what else to do. I am in the Houston area so if anyone knows any taco gurus please let me know.

    Thanks in advance

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    Front: FOX 2.5 DSC's ext. travel w/600lb springs set at 23 thread LH and 20 RH
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    Diff drop

    Rear: FOX 2.5 DSC's
    ICON RXT's without extra leaf installed
    OME fk29 CB drop

    Wheels: SCS 17x8.5 Ray 10's

    Tires: 285/70/17 Ridge Grappler's
     
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  2. Dec 6, 2018 at 8:56 AM
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    Does it go away in 4x4?
     
  3. Dec 6, 2018 at 8:56 AM
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    Is the lower speed about 30mph?
     
  4. Dec 6, 2018 at 8:57 AM
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    to be honest not really
     
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  5. Dec 6, 2018 at 8:57 AM
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    Front: Camburg Kinetics UCA's FOX 2.5's w/DSC's: LH at 23 thread, RH 20 threads Wheeler's Diff Drop Rear: FOX 2.5's w/DSC's ICON RXT's w/o extra leaf installed OME FK29 Carrier Drop SCS Ray 10's 17x8.5 w/machined TRD caps NITTO RIdge Grappler's MESO led mirrors TRD FAUX Grill
    yes on the lower speed rumble strip vibes
     
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  6. Dec 6, 2018 at 9:04 AM
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    So it could be the tires or brakes. With the tires they may be off balance. When’s the last time you had them checked?
     
  7. Dec 6, 2018 at 9:07 AM
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    Front: Camburg Kinetics UCA's FOX 2.5's w/DSC's: LH at 23 thread, RH 20 threads Wheeler's Diff Drop Rear: FOX 2.5's w/DSC's ICON RXT's w/o extra leaf installed OME FK29 Carrier Drop SCS Ray 10's 17x8.5 w/machined TRD caps NITTO RIdge Grappler's MESO led mirrors TRD FAUX Grill
    I think i might know what the low speed is but high speed. . . The whole front of the truck vibrates
     
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  8. Dec 6, 2018 at 9:08 AM
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    Front: Camburg Kinetics UCA's FOX 2.5's w/DSC's: LH at 23 thread, RH 20 threads Wheeler's Diff Drop Rear: FOX 2.5's w/DSC's ICON RXT's w/o extra leaf installed OME FK29 Carrier Drop SCS Ray 10's 17x8.5 w/machined TRD caps NITTO RIdge Grappler's MESO led mirrors TRD FAUX Grill
    Here's my TRD

    20181202_120544.jpg
     
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  9. Dec 6, 2018 at 9:10 AM
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    Front: Camburg Kinetics UCA's FOX 2.5's w/DSC's: LH at 23 thread, RH 20 threads Wheeler's Diff Drop Rear: FOX 2.5's w/DSC's ICON RXT's w/o extra leaf installed OME FK29 Carrier Drop SCS Ray 10's 17x8.5 w/machined TRD caps NITTO RIdge Grappler's MESO led mirrors TRD FAUX Grill
    I just got the whole thing put together. The wheels and tires wheel done by someone I know and he owns the shop
     
  10. Dec 6, 2018 at 9:10 AM
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    Front: Camburg Kinetics UCA's FOX 2.5's w/DSC's: LH at 23 thread, RH 20 threads Wheeler's Diff Drop Rear: FOX 2.5's w/DSC's ICON RXT's w/o extra leaf installed OME FK29 Carrier Drop SCS Ray 10's 17x8.5 w/machined TRD caps NITTO RIdge Grappler's MESO led mirrors TRD FAUX Grill
    Ill take it back to him and see if that could be it
     
  11. Dec 6, 2018 at 9:13 AM
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    Front: Camburg Kinetics UCA's FOX 2.5's w/DSC's: LH at 23 thread, RH 20 threads Wheeler's Diff Drop Rear: FOX 2.5's w/DSC's ICON RXT's w/o extra leaf installed OME FK29 Carrier Drop SCS Ray 10's 17x8.5 w/machined TRD caps NITTO RIdge Grappler's MESO led mirrors TRD FAUX Grill
    Could the front diff be low on fluid for any reason and be causing this? When I did the ecgs bushing install I caught what came out and then I just put it back it. I was about to change the diff fluid to see if I can find any matter in the bottom of it.
     
  12. Dec 6, 2018 at 9:14 AM
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    Subbed for the solution.

    I have a 17' OR having similar issues. Did lift, CB drop, real axle shims, and ECGS bushing and still having similar vibrations mainly at 45-50mph. Short of doing the front diff drop (which i really don't think will help) I'm not sure what else to try.
     
  13. Dec 6, 2018 at 9:18 AM
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    ...agreed i dont know what else to do. I have not installed shims yet... and i did try removing the diff drop and it got worse for me at all speeds. I might know what the low speed vibration might be, as for the high speed ... thats what i am worried about. I have to drive on Grand Parkway outside of Houston and the speed is 75mph, which means 85 to others. I know lifting a truck and putting on bigger tires will cause this but its frickn BAD at high speed
     
  14. Dec 6, 2018 at 9:19 AM
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    Does it occur under braking?

    If so it could be your rotors. I needed mine turned at 20k
     
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  15. Dec 6, 2018 at 9:25 AM
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    nope, nothing while braking. the worry is the heavy highspeep vibes. feels like its gonna break something
     
  16. Dec 6, 2018 at 9:28 AM
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    Check your new wheels for signs a weight didn’t come off. You’d see the residue from double sided tape.

    Had that happen to mine.
     
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    Is everything tight?Ball joints ok? a possible bent rim. Rotor maybe warped. Carrier bearing shot? I would definitely do a balance and alignment. Good luck OP keep us posted.
     
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    Check the run out on the rotors one of the two maybe is warped. Does the steering wheel oscillate back-and-forth?
     
  19. Dec 6, 2018 at 9:50 AM
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    Steering feels tight, but i can feel the vibration through the wheel at cruise speed (60 +)
     
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  20. Dec 6, 2018 at 9:52 AM
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