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Chassis vibration?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by international5288, Feb 21, 2010.

  1. Feb 21, 2010 at 9:11 PM
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    international5288

    international5288 [OP] New Member

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    Hi all-

    I'm a noob with a 2010 Prerunner DC SR5. I am liking the truck so far overall but it has had a few issues. I got the transmission TSB done and that worked miracles. I had a vibration that started about 50mph, which was a tire out of balance, and that has been fixed. However, it still seems like the truck has a case of "the jimmy legs." It is hard to describe but it feels like small bumps resonate throughout the truck, like an undamped spring. I am not sure if it is the tires, (Dunlop AT20) shocks, or the frame itself? Anybody else notice this? With all the frost heaves here in Ohio, it is starting to set me crazy. Compared to my two previous S-10's, the Tacoma is a bit of a wobbler. This is something I need to fix, not "get used to." Bilsteins? Different tires? I need to get the rear spring TSB done but I don't think that will help this issue. TIA for any advice.
     
  2. Feb 21, 2010 at 9:20 PM
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    rzimm001

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    King 10" coilovers w/ resi. 3.5" over long travel kit. Factory spindles w/ ALLPRO gussets. Total Chaos tower gussets. Energy Poly cab mounts and steering rack mounts. Glassworks fenders and bedsides. Home fabbed bed cage. King 2.5x16 bypass shocks in the rear. DMZ long travel rear end. Race radio (2meter). Removed secondary carbon air filter. Exhaust dumped before the axle / no muffler. Phram fresh air cabin filter. K&N replacement filter, After market stereo, Grillcraft grill, custom fabled roof rack with 7" HID's, PRP race seats.
    I here ya. I feel the same thing with my 08, however I have a lift kit and offset wheels. I'm still working on a solution because there does seem to be a tendency for impacts to resonate throughout the front end. Have you changed anything yet?
     
  3. Feb 21, 2010 at 9:33 PM
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    rzimm001

    rzimm001 Tearmytaco

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    08 PreRunner SR5 Long-Travel
    King 10" coilovers w/ resi. 3.5" over long travel kit. Factory spindles w/ ALLPRO gussets. Total Chaos tower gussets. Energy Poly cab mounts and steering rack mounts. Glassworks fenders and bedsides. Home fabbed bed cage. King 2.5x16 bypass shocks in the rear. DMZ long travel rear end. Race radio (2meter). Removed secondary carbon air filter. Exhaust dumped before the axle / no muffler. Phram fresh air cabin filter. K&N replacement filter, After market stereo, Grillcraft grill, custom fabled roof rack with 7" HID's, PRP race seats.
    One other thing. My friend has a 1990 yota that we beat pretty hard in ocotillo. I've never heard or felt the same thing in his truck. The only remedy I have found so far is to air out the tires some which obviously you can't drive your truck forever at 20psi without murdering the tires so I'm interested to see what people have to say. Subscribed!
     

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