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Shaking while on highway (60-65mph)

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by STEVEO13016, Nov 21, 2016.

  1. Nov 21, 2016 at 3:15 PM
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    STEVEO13016

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    Has anyone had this issue? Whenever I get my speed up to around 60-65mph, my steering wheel and front end begin to noticeably shake. I installed new 5100s and 881 coils not to long ago and it began after that. I plan on removing my sway bar to see if it helps, if not I will have my tires rebalanced.
     
  2. Nov 21, 2016 at 3:42 PM
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    RedSki7

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    mine does this but she levels out up at 70+
     
  3. Nov 21, 2016 at 3:45 PM
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    STEVEO13016

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    yeah I noticed that as well, when I hit around 70-75 it levels out.... weird? I wonder what could be causing this.
     
  4. Nov 21, 2016 at 3:49 PM
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    Hoangde

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  5. Nov 21, 2016 at 3:50 PM
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    scocar

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    Wheel balance. You may have lost a weight or two. Putting the swaybar on won't do anything, except less sway.
     
  6. Nov 21, 2016 at 7:13 PM
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    Tomato1981

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    It could be the center carrier bearing.
     
  7. Nov 21, 2016 at 7:24 PM
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    Roadeater

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    Wheel balance or tires. Rotate your tires and drive again . I had the same problem. It was one of the front tires. Bought new tires and problem fixed.
    Of course it could be something different but it's ease to rotate and get a wheel balance done.
     
  8. Nov 24, 2016 at 3:48 AM
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    98tacoma3rz

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    My truck does the same thing. Put brand new tires on it and it still does it. Had them re balanced and front end alignment. Still does it. I'm thinking maybe its a worn out steering rack.
     
  9. Nov 24, 2016 at 4:08 AM
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    Wyoming09

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    I drive on one road I think the lower ball joints are going to fall off.

    Then I remember it is always the same part of the road

    Fine every place else
     
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  10. Nov 24, 2016 at 5:47 AM
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    Sicyota04

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    Same here. Bought new tires stopped shaking & vibrating. But on certain parts of road it will still happen. If it's the carrier bearing you will most likely hear it.
     

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