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Shimmy in rear end

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by HomesD86, Nov 14, 2017.

  1. Nov 14, 2017 at 11:22 PM
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    HomesD86

    HomesD86 [OP] Get The Breaker Bar.

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    Wondering what I could be causing me to pick up a shimmy when I get up to 61 and somewhat goes away at about 70 but not always. I can get it to go away sometimes if I shift down to 4th and slow down to 55 and re accelerate up to 65ish and shift back to 5th. I'm thinking possible wheel bearing Maybe break drums or even my diff itself. My abs is on. Has recently been aligned and new tires put on 3k miles ago
     
  2. Nov 15, 2017 at 2:41 PM
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    E30325

    E30325 Well-Known Member

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    Rebalancing tires would be the first place I would look since it's easy and cheap. Being new tires maybe one of the weights came off
     
  3. Nov 15, 2017 at 2:45 PM
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    HomesD86

    HomesD86 [OP] Get The Breaker Bar.

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    I'm getting tires balanced right now (crossing my fingers)
     
  4. Nov 15, 2017 at 2:49 PM
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    I've had it before like you describe where it's only at certain speeds because of a tire weight. It's weird but it happens
     
  5. Nov 15, 2017 at 2:52 PM
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    HomesD86

    HomesD86 [OP] Get The Breaker Bar.

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    Just hoping it's not my differential or a wheel bearing that's when stuff gets costly
     
  6. Nov 15, 2017 at 2:55 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Balance or even a broken belt in a tire can create that.

    As @E30325 says, start simple.

    Jumping is good exercise. Jumping to conclusions just creates anxiety.
     
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  7. Nov 15, 2017 at 4:32 PM
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    HomesD86

    HomesD86 [OP] Get The Breaker Bar.

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    Turns out all four wheels were out of balance possibly due to temperature and wheel weights maybe being thrown I also have two bad u joints one in my 4wd propeller and one in my furthest back drive shaft nearest my rear diff so I'll be beatin on some sockets for awhile hahah
     
  8. Nov 16, 2017 at 12:11 AM
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    E30325

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    Not the worst news, sucks it's more then just balance, but better then it could have been
     
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