Shimmy front end after 3in lift answer?

Installed 3inch lift on my 2005 taco started shimmying on freeway any one had this happen?

 

Did you get an alignment done?

 

Yes the Alignment was included but the only shimmer is on freeway at about 65 or so new brakes and caliper.

 

Are the lug nuts torqued properly on the wheels? 85 ft lbs

 

Thanks I'll check that.

 

Does it only happen when you hit the brakes? Or all the time at 65?

 

What type of 3" lift ? May need to correct the driveline angles with a carrier bearing drop along with rear shims. Are the alignment values within specs if you are running factory UCAs?

 

• Check your rims for missing weights?
• Check the brake pads for uneven wear, if a caliper is hanging up that could be a cause?
• Does the lift kit require a spacing at the center bearing?

 

Yes I checked not Shure about bering I'll check oversized tires and rims.

 

When was the last time upper and lower ball joint serviced/replaced and or tie rods... inner and outer?

 

Just turned 89000 Toyota dealership doesn't know.

 

wheel bearings could also cause the vibration

 

Does it only happen when you hit the brakes?

 

Yes at 80 it stops could it be the tires?

 

The rotors are warped. Replace them and check for sticky caliper pistons

 

I agree if its only when you hit the brakes, that's why I suggested checking the pads for uneven wear. You may not need to replace the rotors if they are thick enough to turn, but it sounds like a brake job is in your future. It's less likely the tires if it's only really when you hit the brakes, unless it's defective and then you would see a bulge in the sidewall or tread, that's rare. You could always get your tires rebalanced, you probably received a free lifetime balancing when they were installed. Tires should be rebalanced every couple of years anyways and that would eliminate them from the list of possibilities.

 

My 3" lift came with sway bar relocate brackets, front differential drop, and rear axel shims. Drives perfect. If you haven't installed these its most likely the culprit.

 

Thanks for all response to the 3inch lift problem it was simple fix sway bar brackets drives ok now.