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Vibration when accelerating from dead stop and turning

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by 1st Gen Yota Guy, Mar 24, 2020.

  1. Mar 24, 2020 at 2:39 PM
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    Hey everyone,

    My 2002 tundra 4wd has developed a strange vibration. This only happens when I accelerate from a dead stop while turning, never when I accelerate going straight forward. It seems to be the worst when turning to the left and only happens when it’s a sharp turn. It also doesn’t seem to do it at low speeds, like turning into a parking space. The things I have checked so far:

    - it definitely isn’t locked in 4wd.
    - it isn’t tires rubbing.

    It feels like it’s coming from the rear end. Hoping it’s not a serious issue with the rear end, but have a feeling it could be.

    Anyone else have this issue and figure out what’s causing it? I’ve done quite a bit of searching and haven’t found anyone else with the exact same issue. Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Mar 24, 2020 at 3:47 PM
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    When was the rear diff fluid last changed?
     
  3. Mar 24, 2020 at 3:51 PM
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    October 2019 I changed the rear diff fluid and pinion seal. It had a little bit of a leak and the new seal took care of that.
     
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    No metallic flakes?
     
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    Nope, the fluid definitely needed changed, but no metal flakes.
     
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    Did you use a new crush sleeve and take a bearing rolling torque reading before changing the seal and reset the rolling torque to the same specs. If not you may have damaged the pinion gear bearings.
     
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    I had the same thing happen to me in my 02 with a limited slip. Don't say "LSD" or you will get some videos from members that will make you have a flashback even if you never tried acid. I was set straight LOl. Anyways I changed out the rear diff fluid with Lucas 80-90 heavy duty (recommended by a forum member) that comes with a limited slip additive and all was good. No more chatter. Good luck and hopefully this is all you need.
     
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    PCJ - I did use a new crush sleeve, but didn’t take a bearing rolling torque reading. That’s a bit over my head, so hopefully I didn’t screw myself there.

    MS22 - thanks for the tip on the search terms lol. I’ll give the Lucas a try, I’ve never been disappointed by any of their products.
     
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    Update: changed the fluid to the Lucas 80-90 for limited slip and the problem is 100% solved. I’m amazed there is that much of a difference, but glad that was the case. Easy and cheap fix for what I was thinking was going to end up being a major problem. Thanks guys!
     
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    Simple it was nice. Yeah it’s crazy that a small additive can make or break our rear diffs....they are more temperamental than a Beverly Hills housewife!
     
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    Having the same issue with my 2002. Fluid has been changed with the Lucas 80-90 Heavy Duty with the LS additive but there is still vibration when making a turn from a dead stop (left and right). Any other areas to check?
     
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    Do you have any noises or just vibration?
     
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    @rock climber mostly vibration, but I can hear a bit of noise as I'm in the turn. Thinking about changing the Lucas oil again but adding a few ounces of additive as well just to see if that helps?
     
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    Not a bad idea. I asked about the noise because it could be a bad wheel bearing, but they tend to always make noise, like a wuh wuh wuh kind of sound
     
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    Have you checked your u joints? Take a look, if they bad you can those vibrations.
     
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    X2 but typically a vibe from worn u-joints would be noticeable during straight-line acceleration and deceleration also. Worth checking the u-joints though.

    I would also check the transmission fluid level when it's hot and sitting at idle on level ground. May be a long shot based in your description of the conditions it occurs under but checking it would rule it out as a source. Keep us posted.
     

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